Graduate Student Ambassador: Damilola Ayokanmi
Damilola is a second-year master's student majoring in STEM Education Leadership in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. She received her undergraduate degree from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology of Nigeria. Her career and professional goals revolve around making impactful contributions to STEM education. Specifically, she aims to evaluate STEM teaching practices and initiatives to enhance curriculum development, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for future careers and higher education pursuits.
Ambassador Q & A (Questions and Answers)
Why did you choose Purdue?
In doing research about graduate schools, I was immediately impressed by the university's outstanding achievements and its reputation as a leading public research institution, renowned on a global scale. Discovering that Purdue is ranked among the top 10 public universities was a pivotal moment for me. It resonated with my ambition for groundbreaking success. I realized that to achieve extraordinary goals, aligning with an institution known for its groundbreaking record was not just beneficial, but necessary.