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Purdue, Lockheed Martin announce major research partnership

Representatives from Purdue and Lockheed Martin on Thursday (Jan. 21) signed a master research agreement, furthering an alliance between one of the largest global security and aerospace companies and a leader among universities in hypersonics research.

Media Contact: Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu

Purdue Global bolsters leadership team with innovation catalyst

In her role as innovation catalyst, Maricel Lawrence will focus on strengthening Purdue Global’s mission to provide personalized online education tailored to adult learners and to meet the needs of employers for ongoing employee professional development.

Media Contact: Tom Schott, tschott@purdue.edu

Purdue Athletics and The Data Mine

Purdue Athletics has partnered with Purdue’s The Data Mine to use data science to improve the student-athlete experience and fan connection.

Media Contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu

How agriculture staff and students reach grades PK-12 during a pandemic

When the pandemic thwarted plans that graduate student Ryan Kornegay had to take educational programming he developed to schools in Indiana, he reformatted the content to fit a virtual learning space and find new opportunities for engagement.

Media Contact: Emma Ea Ambrose, eeambros@purdue.edu

Purdue preparing teachers for a post-pandemic world where online learning remains prevalent

A new online teacher professional development program underway at Purdue will train teachers how to better engage and support students who are learning online.

Media Contact: Greg Kline, gkline@purdue.edu

About Purdue University

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