PFW ETCS

09/05/2026

🚧 Want to Build Cool Stuff? 🚧

Come discover what the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at Purdue University Fort Wayne is all about!

Join us at one of our upcoming ASCE Callout Meetings and learn how you can: ✅ Participate in exciting hands-on projects
✅ Network with fellow students and industry professionals
✅ Work alongside civil engineering students and professors
✅ Enjoy FREE pizza!

📅 September 2nd & September 4th
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 ETCS 131

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Bring your friends and see how you can get involved! 🚜🏗️🌉

09/04/2026

🔧⚙️ Calling all future engineers in grades 7-9!

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne's College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science for our Engineering Bootcamp on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.

This hands-on experience gives students and their parent/guardian the opportunity to design, build, and test like real engineers while exploring multiple engineering disciplines.

✅ Interactive engineering workshops
✅ CNC machining experience
✅ Real equipment and challenges
✅ Pizza lunch included
✅ Guest speakers
✅ Family participation encouraged

📅 October 24th, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 ETCS Building, Purdue Fort Wayne,
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
💲 $20 per student

Space is limited!

Register today: https://www.pfw.edu/etcs/etcs-outreach-program

08/10/2026

We were honored to be a close partner with Xplore to inspire Indiana's future STEM leaders!

08/04/2026

Is your middle school student always asking how things work? 🔧⚙️

The ETCS Engineering Bootcamp at Purdue University Fort Wayne is the perfect opportunity for students in Grades 7-9 and their parent or guardian to experience engineering firsthand. Through hands-on workshops, CNC machining activities, guest speakers, and collaborative challenges, families will discover what it's like to think and work like an engineer.

🍕 Lunch provided
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
💲 Only $20 per student

Space is limited. Register today and help your child take the first step toward a future in STEM!

🔗 https://www.pfw.edu/etcs/engineering-bootcamp

07/31/2026

We were proud to partner with the Fort Wayne Urban League with their Youth Work Ready Program and celebrate the incredible impact this initiative has made for local youth. 🤝

Together, we've helped prepare young people for future success through career exploration, workplace readiness training, resume development, mock interviews, networking opportunities, and direct employer connections.

The results speak for themselves:
✅ 96% completion rate
✅ 24 program graduates
✅ 90.7% average attendance rate
✅ Meaningful connections with employers and community partners

At ETCS, we believe investing in young people today creates stronger communities tomorrow. We're excited about the next steps in this partnership and the continued opportunity to empower the next generation of talent.

06/29/2026

🚀 Congratulations to the PFW Lunabotics Team! 🌕

Our team placed 35th out of 50 teams in the preliminary rounds—a strong effort in a highly competitive field. While only the top 10 teams advanced to finals, this achievement reflects the hard work, innovation, and dedication of everyone involved.

Great job representing PFW—keep reaching for the stars! ⭐

06/23/2026

🌟 International Women in Engineering Day 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible students of the Purdue University Fort Wayne – College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) who are shaping the future through innovation and determination.

Our women in engineering are breaking barriers, solving complex challenges, and helping build a more inclusive STEM community. From hands-on labs to industry engagement, they represent the next generation of leaders and innovators.

💡 Building the future. Breaking barriers. Inspiring change.

Join us in celebrating women in engineering today and every day.

05/15/2026

📣 Now Inviting Employers:
2026–2027 Engineering, Technology & Computer Science Networking Opportunities

Connect with highly motivated students through a full lineup of recruiting and engagement events, including:

🔹 New Student Orientation Networking Event – August 21, 2026 (Free)
🔹 Fall Career Expo – October 28, 2026
🔹 Spring Career Expo – March 24, 2027
🔹 Next Generation Networking Series – Multiple dates across Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Free)

These events provide valuable opportunities to:
• Build early connections with emerging talent
• Promote internships and full-time roles
• Strengthen your organization’s campus presence

✅ Registration is available via Handshake (employer account required).
📩 For questions or to coordinate a student facility tour, contact Katy Henry at [email protected].

We look forward to partnering with you to support student career success.

05/14/2026

Over 5,000 students impacted this year—an achievement made possible through collaboration and shared purpose. 👏

We are honored to be part of an incredible network of business partners contributing to the 2025–26 3DE program. Together, we are helping shape future leaders and creating meaningful opportunities for students to succeed. 🎉

05/11/2026

🎉 Celebrating an Incredible Achievement! 🎉

Congratulations to Emma Lytle and her outstanding team on earning 3rd place in the Provost Research Excellence Award at Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW)—a truly well-deserved recognition of their hard work, leadership, and dedication! 👏

Their journey didn’t stop there. The team also showcased their research at the Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference, delivering an engaging in-person presentation and Q&A session after conducting and analyzing survey data. 📊🎤
Learn more about the conference here:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtRmCfmH

🏆 View the awards announcement:
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dHuRBby

And the momentum continues—Emma and her team recently represented their work at the Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon in Boston, competing alongside top-tier talent including healthcare professionals and Ivy League graduate students. While the competition was tough, their innovative ideas earned positive feedback and meaningful recognition, making it a valuable and inspiring experience. 🌟

We are so proud of all you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. Keep pushing boundaries and making an impact! 🚀

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