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“Forging a community of empowered and successful students for the benefit of the Materials World.” Purdue University Material Advantage (PUMA) is a dynamic student-led organization dedicated to the social and professional development of its membership. While PUMA is within the School of Materials Engineering, we are open to all undergraduate students at Purdue, regardless of their background, major, and lived experiences. As a chapter of the broader Material Advantage program, PUMA hosts and promotes a myriad of opportunities for its membership to grow their skillset. Some of these opportunities include, but are not limited to:Subsidized travel to national Materials conferences in American cities to network with other academics and industry leaders within the Materials world,Information regarding academic scholarships offered by companies and materials organizations,Seminars featuring company representatives and key MSE figures to share their experiences and present career opportunities,Wisdom and testimonies for career development, research, and coursework from experienced upperclassmen,Materials-related competitions to develop your skills and compete for prizes,Dedicated time to meet and socialize with other MSEs and students interested in materials through social events and get-togethers,The opportunity to give department tours, operate outreach events, and inform others about MSE through the Ambassador program,Hands-on metallurgical learning through an expansive blacksmithing program,And more!PUMA is always seeking prospective members; if any of the aforementioned opportunities strike your interest, we encourage you to join us here on BoilerLink. Events are communicated on our Discord server, with invitations being sent via email to you. For more information about the MSE department, visit the MSE Undergrad blog.
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