To sustain operations in space, you have to be able to build in space. That’s the idea behind one of the first ever university courses focused on In-Space Manufacturing — hosted by the Cradle of Astronauts, Purdue University. The class was led by Ajay Malshe, director of the Center for In-Space Manufacturing.
Each month, Purdue Today celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue’s reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue.
Purdue interim President Mitch Daniels is back at the helm, guiding the university through a transitional period of growth and progress. On a bonus episode of “This Is Purdue” in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Daniels looks back on Purdue’s legacy of discovery and innovation, his tenure as president (2013-22), and his goals as a new president is identified through a national search.
“Failure taught me it’s OK to try again,” says Darius Elliott, an engineering alum who built resilience while earning his degree. Today he’s following his dreams by innovating at Microsoft and providing mentorship to students in Texas. Learn more in the newest episode of “Relentless.”
