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March 3, 2026
| Hello, Boilermakers!
It's Week 8 — we’re officially at the semester’s midpoint — a natural moment to pause and recognize the momentum you’ve helped create. Thank you for continuing the energy and support you show our students as they navigate a full spring semester.
The Feb. 17 career fair was an overwhelming success, thanks in large part to the organizers and other faculty and staff who encouraged participation, prepared students and supported event operations. Your efforts helped create valuable connections and opportunities for our community.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to provide our students with opportunities to share their research and projects, supporting each other through the process of knowledge creation and building skills for life. Events include the Graduate Research Symposium and the Student Innovation & Excellence Showcase. Spring break is also approaching soon — let’s make it a time to recharge before we head into the second half of the term.
Boiler Up!
David M. Umulis Senior Vice Provost Purdue University for Indianapolis
| EVENTS
Green Zone workshop provides faculty and staff with ways to better support military-connected students in Indianapolis
Purdue's Veteran and Military Success Center is holding several free Green Zone workshops this spring for faculty and staff, including one in Indianapolis 10 a.m.-noon April 2 at the Student Center, 520 Indiana Ave. Visit the website for more information. Register here.
College of Engineering hosts Spring 2026 Innovate Indy Graduate Research Symposium
Graduate students, postdocs and faculty are invited to take part in Innovate Indy: Purdue Engineering Graduate and Postdocs Research Symposium, an afternoon celebrating research, innovation and collaboration across West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Hosted by Purdue Engineering from 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 24 at the Skyline Club at OneAmerica Tower,
the symposium features poster presentations, lightning talks and professional project presentations. Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to submit an abstract by Monday, March 23,at 8 a.m. Faculty and industry partners are invited to serve as judges. Learn more and sign up to present or judge. Send questions to Jackie McDermott, PhD.
Indianapolis Explorers Club will cultivate research path and community for undergrads
Purdue’s Office of Student and Community Engagement in Indianapolis, in partnership with the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the College of Science and the College of Engineering, will soon open student applications for the Indianapolis Explorers Club, launching in fall 2026. This initiative creates a structured pathway for undergraduates to join faculty-led research projects to develop skills in scholarly inquiry and scientific communication while building academic community. Read more.
Students studying in West Lafayette and Indianapolis will come together this summer for an immersive, transformative experience in Indianapolis. Those who have obtained, or plan to obtain, a summer opportunity in Indianapolis (internship, research or more) are encouraged to apply for Indy Amplified: Summer in the Circle City.Questions? Email indyexed@purdue.edu.
Student Innovation & Excellence Showcase
Thursday, April 30
10:30-noon; 1:30-3 p.m.
Campus Center, Room 450
Purdue's Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase is an opportunity for students currently completing projects in Indianapolis to present scholarly work and creative endeavors. The deadline to submit your project is March 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Only students based in Indianapolis may submit a project for presentation, but students from all locations are invited to attend and serve as peer evaluators.
