Purdue students, researchers head to Statehouse

March 23, 2011

Three Purdue students involved with the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix talk to Tim Sanders (center), associate vice president for governmental relations; President France A. Córdova; and  Rep. Suzanne Crouch (right), R-Evansville, during Purdue Day at the Statehouse on Tuesday. (Purdue University photo/Andrew Hancock)

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Purdue students and faculty researchers headed to Indianapolis on Tuesday (March 22) for Purdue Day at the Statehouse.

More than two dozen projects, most related to alternative energy research, were spotlighted in exhibits and informative posters in the Statehouse Rotunda.

Research ranged from fuel cells to hydrogen generation to photovoltaic technology. Various forms of biofuel research were included, as was aviation technology. Students showed off electric- and solar-powered vehicles, and a windmill demonstration.

For a complete gallery of photos from the event, click here.