Nicole Welsh  Diving into Purdue’s integrated
business and engineering major

Welsh wants to help bridge the gaps between industries to increase innovation

Meet Nicole Welsh, who knows that progress is possible when business-minded and engineering-minded people work together. She’s loved her time on campus as well as an insightful internship.

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What’s unique about your major?

Industry today requires people who have both a technical and corporate mindset. Integrated business and engineering (IBE) is at the forefront of meeting this need. I enjoy taking classes ranging from industrial design to construction engineering management.

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How was the transition from California to Indiana?

People in the Midwest are so nice! I love Purdue; it feels like home. I appreciate that it attracts diverse individuals with goals and the drive to achieve them.

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Thoughts for your future?

Racing! I interned at a digital marketing agency in Indianapolis that works with IndyCar teams on branding and storytelling. I was also the marketing and sponsorship lead for the IBE evGrandPrix go-kart racing team. Having in-depth, hands-on experiences has been huge for my future career.