Ryan Edgell came to Purdue to major in industrial management but switched his major to computer technology to get a more focused education. Knowing he鈥檇 found his fit, Edgell dove headfirst into his studies.

Kristie West鈥檚 Purdue journey began as a pharmacy major, but after a year of classes and an internship, she learned that she needed something that was more interactive with people. She found her new home in the College of Technology鈥檚 OLS (what is now technology leadership & innovation).

Choosing Purdue for its rigorous program, Claude Powers gained a platform to develop the skillset he still uses in his career today.

Jim Keppler鈥檚 technology degree opened the door and prepared him for this first role as a manufacturing engineer.

鈥淭he exposure to that first manufacturing role created a passion for people, process and product that remains with me today,鈥� he says. 鈥淓ffective communication and problem solving skills are among those that I began to develop during my time at Purdue and are skills that I use in my current role each day.鈥�

Looking back on her Purdue days, Stephanie Grieger remembers how the computer technology program operated like a small family and how it has grown. 鈥淎ll of this started on dumb terminals in South Campus Courts where a few caring professors and students came together to enable what is today an outstanding, highly regarded and recognized program that produces dynamic students that are coveted by companies large and small,鈥� Grieger says.