The Blueprint

In this episode, we chat with Vanessa E. Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and a trailblazer in the field of space exploration and leadership. Dr. Wyche has over three decades of experience at NASA, contributing to numerous human spaceflight missions and programs. As the first African American woman to lead the Johnson Space Center, she is at the forefront of innovations in space exploration and human spaceflight. Vanessa shares her journey, the challenges she has faced, and her vision for the future of space exploration, all while inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Tune in for a deep dive into NASA’s evolving missions and Vanessa’s remarkable career. INFO: Vanessa's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/⁠ Blueprint Podcast Hosts: Liam Kauffman, Agathiya Tharun, & Greyson Lemmons Liam’s LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman⁠ Aggy's Linkedln: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun⁠ Grey’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer⁠ GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform

In this episode, we chat with Duncan Mulgrew, Co-Founder & CEO of Uniform Sierra, a defense company that builds drones that are designed to protect humans. Duncan has been building and flying small unmanned systems for close to 10 years and has accumulated over 2,500 remote flight hours. He has built over 100 unique aircraft and operated them around the country and world. INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Duncan Mulgrew Duncan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/ Blueprint Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Blueprint Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Blueprint Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jay Gore, Purdue’s Reilly Professor in Combustion Engineering (with courtesy appointments in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Chemical Engineering). Dr. Gore was the founding Director of the Energy Center at Discovery Park and the founder of the SURF program at Purdue. He also worked for the US State Dept. where he coordinated with U.S. and international governors on the topics of energy and climate issues. Furthermore, he was awarded Best Paper of the Year by A.S.M.E. and has authored over 200 conference papers. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Dr. Jay Gore Dr. Jay Gore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-gore-19b6486/ Untapped Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Untapped Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Untapped Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform

In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Purdue's John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, Arvind Raman. Born in Uttar Pradesh, India, to immigrant parents, Raman's early life was shaped by adaptability and a strong foundation in STEM, thanks to his mother. Pursuing mechanical engineering at the leading Indian Institute of Technology, his insatiable curiosity led him to Purdue for his master's, followed by a PhD at the University of California, Berkeley. Beyond his accolades, Dr. Raman's journey is a testament to passion, resilience, and the drive to understand and innovate. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Arvind Raman Arvind Raman's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvind-raman-88b20a6a/⁠ Untapped Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Untapped Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Untapped Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Jin. Kevin is a senior at Purdue University studying industrial engineering, which is ranked 2nd in the nation in industrial engineering programs. Kevin has been active in multiple organizations, including Purdue Solutions consulting and PurdueTHINK consulting, with internships at West Monroe and Deloitte. Thanks for listening. INFO: Kevin's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinleijin/⁠ Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Grey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit

In this episode, we speak with Aref Malek and Jacob Zietek, two computer science students at Purdue University. Both share a deep passion for innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and are club presidents for the Purdue AI/ML club, which offers students a wide range of initiatives to get involved in. Our conversation spans from AI and club initiatives, all the way to the roots of how machine learning works and the ethics surrounding AI. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! If you're interested in the Purdue ASME/AI club, check out this form: https://ml-purdue.github.io/apply/ Jacob's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-zietek Aref's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/aref-malek INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit

On today's episode, we are joined by Renee A. Thomas. Renee was recently appointed associate vice provost for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. She previously served as director of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center and has three decades of experience in higher education administration with expertise in program development, student services, community engagement and fundraising. She is committed to promoting a campus climate that ensures the inclusion of diverse students, faculty, and staff in all aspects of the university. During her tenure, Thomas has been known for her ability to nurture, support and mentor students. She plays an active role in enhancing student success and retention. Hope you enjoy! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:19) - Personal Background (4:15) - Black Cultural Center (6:10) - Transitioning (7:30) - Celebrating Personal Background (12:20) - Purdue DEI (14:00) - DEI vs DIB (18:00) - Diverse Teams (23:00) - Authentic Self (28:00) - Familiarizing with DEI (31:40) - Encouraging Students (33:30) - Future Initiatives (35:30) - Study Abroad

On today's episode, we are honored to be joined by Purdue University’s President, Mung Chiang. President Chiang brings with him a wealth of experience. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering and mathematics and M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He has received numerous awards for his work in edge computing and wireless resource allocation, and holds 25 patents. He has also founded three companies and has published several influential books. President Chiang has also served as a diplomat and policy-maker, being the Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State and a driving force behind tech diplomacy programs.  Hope you enjoy! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:20) - How’s it been so far? (2:30) - Working Under Mitch Daniels (4:15) - Advice for Ambitious Students (6:00) - Mistakes (8:00) - Technical Background (9:10) - Future Initiatives (10:00) - Why is Purdue Highly Ranked (12:20) - Acceptance Rate (16:20) - Growth Mindset (17:20) - Conclusion

On this episode we are joined by Julia King. Julia received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1991 and worked in multiple engineering and program management positions before coming to Purdue. She is now the staff director of the Purdue School of mechanical engineering. As staff director, Julia is responsible for the schools industry relations, initiatives, and also leads student engagement programs.  We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening! INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:00) - Mechanical Engineering Industry Opportunities (3:15) - Building Purdue’s Connections (6:45) - Renege an Offer? (9:40) - How Differentiate to Recruiters (13:30) - Diversity or Specialization? (14:45) - Studying Abroad (18:00) - What would you do differently? (19:30) - Common Job Application Mistakes (20:40) - Online vs In-Person (22:00) - Building Meaningful Connections (24:00) - Internship Patterns

On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Eckhard A. Groll. Dr. Groll is the Reilly Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Head of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Hannover, in Hannover, Germany. He has had numerous rewards over his career in the areas of teaching, research, and innovation. His research centers around thermodynamics, specifically, for high performance buildings, sustainability, and transportation.  We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:30) - Road to Head of Department (5:30) - What Sets Purdue Apart? (7:20) - Research and Getting Involved (12:15) - Advice for Mechanical Engineers (15:50) - Sustainability Innovation (20:40) - Doomsday? (24:10) - Favorite Research ( 28:15) - Thermodynamics Developments (35:10) - Research to Reality (39:00) - US vs Germany Engineering (45:15) - Future Initiatives

On today’s episode, we chat with Marcus Lannie. Marcus graduated this past spring from Purdue university with a degree in mechanical engineering. This coming year Marcus will be pursuing his Master’s in ME with a concentration in Product Design from UC Berkeley. During his time at Purdue, Marcus Lannie grew the purdue ASME organization from 10 to 300 members, was receipt of the Purdue Engineering fellows award, the highest engineering honor at Purdue, and recently received the 2022 ASME Charles T. Main Student Section Leadership Gold Medal. On this second episode, we discuss aspects of moving on as a leader, pursuing a Masters degree, and tips for creative new professionals.  We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening! INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (00:20) - Hype Cycle (4:20) - Maintaining Growth (8:00) - Passing the Throne (16:20) - Pursuing a Masters Degree (19:20) - Allocating Time (22:00) - Post College (24:20) - Entrepreneurship

On today’s episode, we chat with Marcus Lannie. Marcus graduated this past spring from Purdue university with a degree in mechanical engineering. This coming year Marcus will be pursuing his Master’s in ME with a concentration in Product Design from UC Berkeley. During his time at Purdue, Marcus Lannie grew the purdue ASME organization from 10 to 300 members, was receipt of the Purdue Engineering fellows award, the highest engineering honor at Purdue, and recently received the 2022 ASME Charles T. Main Student Section Leadership Gold Medal. On this episode, we discuss the upbringing of Purdue ASME, how Marcus was able to ignite such growth, and the key focus points that can help other organizations achieve such growth. We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:14) - First Steps (5:20) - Ideas to Reality (8:45) - Finding Direction (11:40) - Direction Over Goals (14:00) - Committing  (18:20) - Retaining Members (24:20) - Building Trust (31:10) - Building Diversity (33:40) - Closing Remarks

On today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Costabile. Tom graduated from Manhattan College with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and also holds an MBA from Long Island University. Tom has a rich history of leading high-quality teams and companies and is currently the executive director and national CEO of ASME. Our conversation with Tom touches on a variety of topics, spanning from his background, advice he has for students, and the countless opportunities that the ASME national organization offers for members.  We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:35) - Favorite Part of Being CEO of ASME (3:30) - ASME Organization Opportunities (8:00) - Internship Opportunities (10:10) - Building a Network (12:20) - ASME’s Initiatives (14:10) - Advice for Younger Students (16:30) - Engineering Qualities (19:20) - Balancing Listening and Taking Action (21:00) - Follow Your Dream (25:00) - Shifting Goals (27:00) - Make a Decision (28:10) - Key Turning Points (30:40) - ASME’s Future   Goals (35:30) - Closing Remarks

In this episode we sit down with current President of Purdue University, Mitch Daniels. Before leading as President of Purdue University for over 12 years, President Daniels was elected Governor of Indiana in 2004 and reelected in 2008. He was also the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush’s cabinet and a senior aide to President Ronald Reagan. Furthermore, he also worked in the private sector as Senior Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana’s largest corporation. He is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and has a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center. He is also the author of the books "Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans." as well as “Aiming Higher: Words that changed a state.” In our talk, President Daniels discusses his political background, advice for leadership, Purdue initiatives, and goals for the future!  Thanks for Listening! INFO: Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun Expedition Success Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JvpEfMrkHalVDonUs5KwF?si=30632ef22c0f4731 GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS: (1:40) - Political Background (5:15) - Learning from Notable Figures (6:50) - Making Tough Decisions (9:30) - Balancing Opinion and University Views (11:20) - Influences of Past Experience (14:00) - Leading an Engineering Forced University  (16:40) - Purdue Competitiveness vs Prestige  (20:30) - Purdue Minority Initiatives (22:50) - Open Later Controversy (26:30) - Purdue In the Future (30:30) - Closing Remarks

Tim Cole started out at Dupont as a process control engineer, where he worked for over 13 years before leaving to co-found Applied Control Engineering where he led and grew the company for over 30 years before retiring in 2017. On this episode, Tim provides plenty of insight regarding engineering and starting ACE.  Thanks for Listening! INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit TIME STAMPS:  (1:00) - Getting into Engineering (4:00) - Creating ACE (6:30) - Gaining Traction (7:30) - Networking (9:30) - Challenges Starting Company (12:30) - Technical Skills (16:00) - Control Engineering Programming (18:15) - Learning Process (19:30) - Managing Risk (22:30) - Being Well Rounded (24:50) - Business Importance (26:30) - Passing off the Throne (28:55) - Closing Remarks

Dr. Joseph Chen attended Purdue University and has a Phd in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and has now been teaching at Purdue University for over 11 years. He has been unanimously awarded the Distinguished Faculty for Research award for his commitment to his students and is very well known for his popular Chenflix series where he is able to teach math in a very engaging and interesting format for students. In this episode, Chen details his journey to becoming a professor, provides advice for passionate students, and gives an overview of the research he has performed regarding space travel.  Thanks for Listening!  INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun TIME STAMPS: (1:50) - How to Approach Teaching (4:45) - Making Mistakes (5:30) - Professor Chen’s Up and Down Relationship with Math (9:10) - Importance of Math in Technology (11:50) - Pursuing Teaching (14:20) - Balancing Learning and Teaching (15:30) - Publications/Research (17:45) - Interplanetary Trajectories (19:55) - Traveling to Pluto vs Mars? (22:00) - Working Through Challenges (23:20) - Time Management (24:40) - Advice for Young Driven Students (28:20) - Checkpoints GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit

Jonathan Limp studied at Purdue University and graduated this past year with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In college, Jonathan led Purdue ASME as president and interned as a product design engineer at Amazon where he is now a full time product design engineer for Amazon’s Lab 126. On this episode, Jonathan details how he was able to land the Amazon internship, what advice he would give to career driven students, and what a product design engineer does.  Thank you so much for listening! INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit

On the first episode of the ASME podcast, hosts Liam Kauffman and Aggy Tharun are joined by guests Marcus Lannie and Sajon Seaberg where they go deep into all Purdue ASME does. From hearing about Purdue ASME’s growth from only 10 members all the way to 300, to tips about gaining internships and launching a successful career, this episode demonstrates why being a part of Purdue ASME is unmatched. Thanks for Listening!  INFO: Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit