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Purdue Today
May 4, 2026
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Purdue to offer AI and STEM professional development for Indiana educators with LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI kits
Purdue is working to inspire the next generation of thinkers through a hands-on artificial intelligence and computer science professional development workshop with LEGO® Education. Set for July 23, the one-day workshop, titled “Brick by Brick: Bringing AI to the Classroom,” will be led by faculty and staff from the College of Science and LEGO Education facilitators. Registration is open to Indiana STEM educators serving grades 6-8.
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In Print: ‘Innovating for Tomorrow: Engineering Technology Stories from Faculty, Student, and Industry Professionals’
“Innovating for Tomorrow: Engineering Technology — Stories from Faculty, Students, and Industry Professionals” highlights the unique perspectives and career paths of female faculty and students to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. Author Anne Lucietto, an associate professor in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s School of Engineering Technology, draws on her expertise in engineering education to provide a vital resource for mentors and students alike.
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Spring Fling
Spring Fling car show, fitness walk, golf outing registration closes May 14
Faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees have until 5 p.m. May 14 to register for the classic vehicle show, fitness walk and golf outing as part of Spring Fling, the annual employee appreciation event set for 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 21 on and around Memorial Mall. All other activities do not require registration.
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The science behind modern fashion: Engineering, fabrics and sustainability
Rapidly changing fashion trends undeniably impact our style choices and purchasing habits –– and the environment. But trailblazers like Lauren Bright, STEM and fashion expert, are changing things for the better. Listen to the latest episode of “This Is Purdue” to get an inside look at how she’s helping to advance sustainability in the fashion industry through textile design innovation.  
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Recognizing Purdue’s dedicated fire department on International Firefighters’ Day
  • Free Verbal De-escalation training available in May
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Associated Press: Horses have asthma, too. Research on their condition may help humans.
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription required): Purdue installs 160-foot-tall flagpole in honor of America 250
  • CNBC: Entry-level jobs calling for AI skills nearly doubled from a year ago, says report
  • WISH-TV: Foundation donates $20 million to Purdue for healthcare systems innovation
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