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Purdue expands upon partnerships with two more national leaders, plus the director of the “All-American” Marching Band steps down after a tremendous two-decade run. Trevor Peters has all the latest news in this week’s rundown.

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Purdue, Google announce sustainability and AI research partnership

On May 23, Purdue University and Google announced a new collaborative research project aimed at exploring the use of AI to develop innovative solutions for low-carbon industrial building design. The project seeks to leverage AI’s power to explore new materials, technologies and design strategies that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of industrial buildings, such as data centers, not only across the U.S. but globally.

Media contact: Wes Mills, wemills@purdue.edu

Hard-Tech Corridor emerges with leadership from Purdue and partners

From Discovery Park District in West Lafayette to the heart of downtown Indianapolis, America’s Hard-Tech Corridor continues to take shape with leadership from Purdue University. As the hard-tech ecosystem at the smart crossroads of the nation, the Hard-Tech Corridor is forged by discovery, built by innovation and fueled by co-generation of jobs and workforce to unlock boundless potential for business and talents.

Media contact: Derek Schultz, dcschultz@purdue.edu

Purdue University, University of Kentucky helping to increase ‘green’ maple syrup production

Responding to growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly goods, Purdue University and the University of Kentucky are collaborating on a transformative project to expand sustainable maple syrup production. The study will take place in Indiana and Kentucky’s central hardwood region, focusing on sustainable, low-carbon syrup production. The project is directed toward developing a model for “green” maple syrup cooperatives such as energy-efficient production and sustainable forest management.

Media contact: Devyn Raver, draver@purdue.edu

‘This Is Purdue’ podcast — The Future of Purdue Airport’s Commercial Flight Service and the History Behind Purdue Aviation

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re discussing the return of commercial flights to the Purdue University Airport after 20 years and highlighting the university’s renowned history in aviation. Listen as Adam Baxmeyer (BS aviation administration ’02; MPA ’22, Purdue Global), director of the Purdue University Airport, and Rob Wynkoop, vice president of Auxiliary Services, share the importance of the Purdue Airport building upon the university’s nearly 100-year legacy in aviation excellence.

Media contact: Kate Young, taylor58@purdue.edu

Prioritizing partnerships pays off for Purdue

From chip collaboration to transformative technologies, synergies bring together expertise and groundbreaking discoveries at Purdue University. Just five months into 2024, Purdue has fostered multiple symbiotic relationships with a diverse array of partners. Read about the university’s most recent and impactful partnerships. These collaborations are leading to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements that benefit society.

Media contact: Wes Mills, wemills@purdue.edu

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About Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research institution demonstrating excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities and with two colleges in the top four in the United States, Purdue discovers and disseminates knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 105,000 students study at Purdue across modalities and locations, including nearly 50,000 in person on the West Lafayette campus. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue’s main campus has frozen tuition 13 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap — including its first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis, the new Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, and Purdue Computes — at https://www.purdue.edu/president/strategic-initiatives.