Jesus De La Cruz, M.S.

Lecturer, Engineering Technology in the College of Technology

Introduction

Jesus is a Continuing Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. He has been teaching with the College of Technology since Spring 2020. He is also the advisor for the Purdue NW Baja Racing Team.

Every semester, I look forward seeing my students light up with excitement once they complete a task, make a part or discover something new in one of my courses.

PNW Projects

PNW Ceremonial Mace: Co-Designer & Fabricator (2017)

Co-designed and fabricated PNW’s first ceremonial mace to be used at graduations. The design incorporates the University’s history and merger of two previous universities (Purdue Calumet & Purdue North Central). Created while Jesus was an undergraduate with a fellow student designer and fabricator Tom Radziejeski.

PNW Bell Tower: Co-Designer (2020)

Assisted in designing the University’s first bell tower. The design pays homage to the local steel industry and represents the university’s merger and onward success. The other amazing designers were two previous College of Technology students; Lacy Doyle & Nic Packwood.

Interests

• Teaching!
• Advising the PNW BAJA Racing Team
• Design, Fabrication & Prototyping

Hobbies

• Drawing, Crafting & Gardening
• Thrift Shops, Garage Sales & Swap Meets
• Riding my motorcycle, Hunting & Exploring new places

Fun Facts

• I lived 7 years in Hawaii.
• I served about 8 years in the United States Marine Corps… Not as Lean, Not as Mean, But Still a Marine!