Ishaan Agrawal
Ishaan Agrwal
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: A&C
Why did you choose Aeronautics and Astronautics?
I want to develop innovative technologies in the commercial space economy.
Best event or organization you’ve participated in within AAE?
Purdue Space Program
Best event or organization you’ve participated in outside of AAE?
Intramural sports
Why did you want to be an AAE Ambassador?
An AAE presentation during a campus visit sealed my decision for Purdue, and I want to pass that forward.
Favorite place on campus?
Jedi Room
Favorite class you’ve taken thus far and why?
AAE 251, being able to design a real mission was really interesting!
What is one piece of advice you would give to a potential AAE student?
Attend office hours.
Who is someone you look up to in the Aero/Astro industry and why?
I look up to Peter Beck as he didn't attend college, just started building and experimenting out of pure passion and founded Rocket Lab.
What motivates you to succeed?
I'm motivated by the potential of space technology to improve life on Earth and push humanity forward.
What is your ultimate career goal?
Be a founding member of a successful, innovative space startup.
What do you like to do when you’re not studying/in the lab or classroom?
Play/watch soccer, video games, read
Favorite Fun Fact about Purdue?
We had the first university owned airport