Podcast Miniseries – Finding Amelia
SUMMARY
“This Is Purdue,” the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, “This Is Purdue” aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
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STRATEGY
On July 2, 2025 — the 88th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance — after new evidence emerged, Purdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute announced a joint effort to find Amelia’s lost plane. Ahead of the November expedition to recover Amelia’s plane, “This Is Purdue” is taking you inside one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century with our “Finding Amelia” four-part miniseries.
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SUGGESTED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
- ALL episodes of the #ThisIsPurdue Amelia Earhart miniseries, “Finding Amelia,” are OUT NOW! We’re uncovering everything you need to know about Amelia from her life before fame, her time as an advisor and career counselor for women at #Purdue, all the way to present day, as the Purdue Research Foundation and @TheArchaeologyChannel attempt to solve one of the world’s greatest mysteries — the location of her missing plane. ? Listen to all four episodes now: <link>
- “Everything that Amelia Earhart did on campus, the students wanted to do as well.” While #Boilermakers know about Earhart Residence Hall and the new Amelia Earhart Terminal at Purdue University Airport, most don’t know the direct impact Amelia had on students during her time at Purdue. When Amelia was an advisor in the 1930s, students looked up to her as they saw firsthand the way she broke gender norms and blazed trails. Hear more from Katey Watson, the France A. Córdova Archivist of @purduearchives, about what it was like for women at that time and how Amelia was revered on campus. Check out this episode and listen to the entire “Finding Amelia” miniseries to learn more about her life, legacy, and the new Purdue Research Foundation and @TheArchaeologyChannel expedition to try to find her missing Purdue-funded plane: <link>
- Curious about Amelia Earhart’s life, legacy and the mission to locate her long-lost plane? All four parts of “Finding Amelia,” the #ThisIsPurdue podcast miniseries, are out now! ?Explore her legacy with us as key Boilermakers and experts uncover her story — from breaking records and shattering glass ceilings all the way to the upcoming @purdue-research-foundation and @archaeological-legacy-institute’s joint effort to attempt to find her missing plane. Listen now: <link>
- Amelia Earhart has always been a role model for #Boilermakers, aviators and women around the world. But what was she like during her time at #Purdue? Hear from @katey-watson-65aa5472, the France A. Córdova Archivist of Purdue Archives and Special Collections, on how Amelia directly impacted the lives of women on campus. Listen to the full episode, “Uncovering Amelia Earhart’s Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia,” and check out all four parts of “Finding Amelia” to learn more about the aviator’s extraordinary life and the new @purdue-research-foundation and @archaeological-legacy-institute effort to try to find her missing plane: <link>
- Amelia Earhart isn’t only one of the most iconic #Boilermakers of all time — she’s also one of the most famous people in history. She has an incredible story, and we’re bringing it to you in our new #ThisIsPurdue podcast series, “Finding Amelia.” Learn more about who Amelia was, her #Purdue journey and the upcoming attempt to recover her Purdue-funded plane in this four-part miniseries. Out now at the ? in the bio or on your favorite #podcast app.
- Can you imagine what it would be like to see Amelia Earhart on Purdue’s campus? Hear from Katey Watson, the France A. Córdova Archivist of @purduearchives, about the impact she had on students in the 1930s when she was an advisor to the Department of Aeronautics and career counselor for women. Check out “Finding Amelia,” the #ThisIsPurdue podcast miniseries, to hear more amazing stories about Amelia’s time on campus — and the @purdue_research_foundation and @archaeologychannel’s upcoming attempt to find her missing plane. Find all four episodes at the ? in the bio or wherever you normally listen to podcasts. ?
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- ALL episodes of the #ThisIsPurdue Amelia Earhart miniseries, “Finding Amelia,” are OUT NOW! We’re uncovering everything you need to know about Amelia and the new attempt to find her missing plane. ? Listen to all four parts today: <link>
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