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“Sports have an enormous power on us.” 

Just in time for #Paris2024, Jan-Anders Mansson, executive director of the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center, is diving into the transformative power of sports engineering and the groundbreaking research at #Purdue that influences international competitions like the @Olympics. 

Check out the first episode of our 2024 Purdue Research Series today at the 🔗 in the bio. 

#ThisIsPurdue
On this day in 1897, Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas. This legendary #Boilermaker captured the world’s attention with her unprecedented achievements in #aviation. Learn more about her life and legacy at #Purdue at 🔗 in bio.
Take a walk and visit the Celery Bog!

🌼 Located near campus
🌳 Includes paved and mulch trails
🐶 Pet-friendly
Have you ever pushed yourself farther than you thought possible? John Waggle did. How did this Purdue student in Indianapolis go from a Navy submarine to an astronomical observatory in Hawaii to a mechanical engineering major? 

Hint: Hanging off mountains, working complex calculus problems and interning at NASA were all involved. 

Learn more at the 🔗 in the bio.
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 

#Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, as millions witnessed the iconic moment on their television sets at home. 

Armstrong, along with lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin, spent several hours exploring the lunar surface, collecting materials and photographing the terrain. 

The Apollo 11 mission was a monumental accomplishment for humanity and a proud part of our history as the “Cradle of Astronauts” – 27 #Boilermakers have been to space. 

“The time that I spent at Purdue learning engineering was absolutely critical to everything I’ve done throughout my entire career,” Armstrong said. 

Take a look at Armstrong’s amazing legacy and lasting impact on the university, from his time earning a @PurdueAeroAstro bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering to his returns to campus for many public appearances.
Drumroll, please! 🥁 @guinnessworldrecords just awarded a @purdueengineers team for the “smallest 3D-printed sculpture of a percussion instrument” — a microscopic version of the World’s Largest Drum. 

Learn more about creating the tiny replica and find out what microrobotics will do for the future of emerging fields like biomedicine. 

🔗 in bio.