Hello! My name is Joy Davis and I am currently a junior in Industrial Engineering with a minor in management. I love industrial engineering because of the way it combines business and engineering. I've always known I wanted to solve problems and work with people, so the business-forward nature of industrial engineering is perfect for me. I spent last summer at Toyota, interning on the assembly engineering team to help improve manufacturing processes.
Interests: Outdoors, running, hiking, pickleball, spikeball
Fields of Interest: Manufacturing, sales, lean processing
Involvements: IISE, FreshIE mentor, Campus House, Retail Manager at Greyhouse Coffee
Hi everyone! My name is Rofaida Abdelrahman and I’m currently a sophomore in Industrial Engineering also minoring in Public Speaking. I chose to study industrial engineering because I enjoyed the balance of the technical background and STEM related courses alongside the business application and human relations aspect. Last summer I interned at Field Theory Consulting Inc. as an Industrial Engineering intern. I’m excited to see where my IE journey takes me and hope to see more incoming students in the school of IE at Purdue.
Interests: Gym, basketball, reading, travelling
Fields of Interest: Consulting, manufacturing
Involvements: SWANA (South West Asian North African) Student Union, Resident Assistant, IISE
Nick Lentz
lentzn@purdue.edu
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Hi, my name is Nick Lentz and I am from Lexington, KY. I am currently a sophomore in Industrial Engineering pursuing a minor in sustainable engineering and a certificate in systems. I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of everyone around me, which is part of the reason why I chose IE! I chose IE because of how well it integrates all aspects of engineering into solving real-world problems, utilizing critical thinking and leadership skills to reach solutions that will make peoples' lives better. I believe Purdue IE will give me all of the skills and knowledge I will need to be active in helping solve these problems all over the world!
Interests: Running, outdoors, cooking, music
Fields of Interest: Environment, Optimization, Entrepreneurship
Involvements: IISE, Honors College, Purdue Office of Admissions, Outing Club, Purdue University Dance Marathon, Boiler Gold Rush
Hello! My name is Kaley Bahary and I am a junior studying Industrial Engineering with a minor in Business Economics. I chose to study industrial engineering because it is a blend of both business and engineering. Last semester, I interned at Tesla as a Factory Layout and Design Intern. Purdue offers remarkable opportunities both in and out of the classroom. The university's commitment to hands-on learning and a collaborative community ensures that students receive a top-notch education. This will ultimately prepare me for the rapidly evolving field of engineering.
Interests: Going to the gym, cooking, and travelling
Fields of Interest: Manufacturing, Factory Layout, and Consulting
Involvements: Purdue Engineering Student Council, Purdue Solutions Consulting, College of Engineering Ambassadors, Mortar Board, Honors College, FYE Mentor
Charlene Fibbe
cfibbe@purdue.edu
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Hello! My name is Charlene Fibbe and I am currently a junior studying Industrial Engineering with certificates in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, as well as in Applications of Data Science. I chose Industrial Engineering because of its intersection of engineering and business and its wide application. Last Summer, I interned with Conagra Brands at their Chef Boyardee Plant as a manufacturing intern where I worked on continuous improvement projects. Purdue's Industrial Engineering program has provided me with invaluable opportunities to explore and discover my specific interests within the field.
Interests: Outdoors, traveling, cooking and yoga
Fields of Interest: Optimization, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management
Involvements: IISE, Greek Life, Purdue Sustainability Student Council, Women in Engineering Mentor Mentee Program
Rohan Mansukhani
rmansukh@purdue.edu
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Hi, I'm Rohan Mansukhani, a senior from Sandy Hook, Connecticut. I chose IE because I wanted to a technical engineering discipline that would allow myself to pursue opportunities in business in addition to gaining a fundamental understanding how businesses operate.
Interests: Tennis, Soccer, Guitar, Traveling
Fields of Interest: Financial Engineering, Venture Capital, Startups
Involvements: IISE, Purdue Old Masters, Honors College, EPICS