Purdue Bootcamp

Hi everyone,

Bonding with my fellow REUs over lunch - kudos to Nikita & Don

        Looking back at our time at Purdue, I can definitely say that I learned a lot while having a great time. Before bootcamp, I had no experience whatsoever with hydraulics, but by the end of the week I felt like I had a reasonable grasp on the basic concepts. The professors and graduate students did a great job teaching us so much in such a short amount of time. The lecture and the oil test bench lab really came in handy this week as Jose and I delved deeper into the workings of hydraulic circuits. (More on my first full week to come soon!) I also really enjoyed learning about how pumps/motors worked, and seeing all the various designs. However, I wish we had spent more time with the hydraulic hybrid test bed, because it seemed really cool when we briefly viewed the apparatus.

       Aside from learning about hydraulics, getting to know everyone was super fun too. I thought it was intriguing to hear everyone’s perspectives on college, engineering, and research, especially since many came from a different background than me. I had a great time learning with you all, I hope we can stay in touch over the summer!