People from across the country will gather at Purdue University to explore the philosophy of the man credited with improving manufacturing processes and quality control in the United States and Japan and how his ideas relate to sustainability.
The W. Edwards Deming Institute Fall Conference will be Oct. 18-20 in Purdue's Stewart Center.
Tyler Beachy, Goshen, Indiana
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I find it exhilarating to see the look on a person’s face when they experience flight for the first time. As an instructor, it is very rewarding to guide people who share my passion for flight in making their dreams a reality and seeing them progress in ability.
Kimie Bates, Terre Haute, Indiana
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Kirti Chintalapudi, Muscat, Oman
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Jing Lu, Nantong, China
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I really hope, no matter what kind of business I will be in, I can use my knowledge of business to benefit people. Since I’m Chinese, I hope I can bring the good side of the culture to my career. I also want to provide opportunities to students here, especially international students.
Edgar G. Plata, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Johnny Frisco, mechanical engineering technology
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I’m not looking to create the next big thing, though that would be cool. But if I can figure out how to make a current technology, product or engineering service more efficient and reliable, that will satisfy me. I want to be able to get into my chosen industry and become a valuable member to an engineering team, to contribute to a company and make a real difference in the mechanical methods they use.
Erika Healy, Hammond, Indiana
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I’m very people-oriented. I want to be a sales engineer. I’m going to sell parts and make a bigger impact with customers because I’ll have the knowledge of the systems, integration and automation. I can stand out among my competition. The Thirst Project at Purdue is also a big passion of mine. We are raising awareness and funds to help solve the global water crisis. I would like to start a non-profit someday to end it.
Kenneth Beckwith, Kokomo, Indiana
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My goal is to have my own company, to hire BCM students, and to use my expertise to give back to Habitat for Humanity. I enjoy community service and using my expertise to help other people.
Malcolm Malone, Gary, Indiana
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I want to open my own MRO (maintenance repair operation) and help out some kids back at home and help rebuild my city. I was given an opportunity to learn some things, and I want to give people the same opportunity that I got. It shouldn’t just stop with me. I’ll have my Airframe and Powerplant certificate, showing that I know what’s going on. I’ll also have to get some type of business degree or background, that way I’ll know how to run my business financially.
