Purdue University in Indianapolis

Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Learning Community (LC) is one of three LCs that engineering majors can select as part of their experiential foundation. This will provide a base for work experiences such as an internship, co-op, study or work abroad or away, or other experiences to help prepare Purdue engineering majors for their careers.

 Students describe their experience in The Data Mine like having an internship during the academic year - it is experiential learning at its best using project-based work and industry mentorship along the way. Students work with real-world data and real-world challenges ultimately helping them build data literacy skills they need to be successful in their future careers.  Learn more about the student experience.

Are you interested in all the exciting things happening with The Data Mine, but your schedule won't allow for extra courses?  If so, this cohort is just for you!  Students in the general cohort will take the one-hour credit seminar with all other Data Mine students.  However, there will not be the other courses that are associated with the various disciplines or Corporate Partners.  Perfect for the incoming student who has a tight schedule of core courses, the senior student who wants the skill set prior to graduating, and anyone in-between.  

Additional information can be found at datamine.purdue.edu/.

Engage with students (undergraduate and graduate) in extended research and design projects.  This is a great way to kick off your Engineering studies at Purdue.