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A delegation from Purdue University visited the Ministry of Economic Affairs, planning to collaborate with GQ to create a third-generation semiconductor and AI innovation ecosystem between Taiwan and the United States 

To deepen Taiwan-US cooperation in science and technology, talent and industry, a delegation from Purdue University visited the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Economic Affairs on June 17 and had in-depth exchanges with GeChi Compound Semiconductor on issues such as third-generation semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), high-power devices, talent cultivation and industry cooperation, and jointly explored the establishment of a Taiwan-US science and technology innovation ecosystem and industry cooperation platform.

June 24, 2026

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Dan DeLaurentis, Purdue’s executive vice president for research, left, and Kuan-Ming Hsiung, GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. chairman of the board, signed a research memorandum of understanding at Hovde Hall. The agreement will strengthen collaborative research and development between both sides as well as create academic-industry workforce development initiatives. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

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Purdue, GCCS partner to scale the future of silicon carbide

Joint initiative targets critical thermal and power bottlenecks in global AI infrastructure WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is advancing the frontier of microelectronics through a strategic partnership with GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. (GCCS) to accelerate the commercialization of silicon…

June 3, 2026

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Purdue visit to Caterpillar Inc’s Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center shows the power of partnerships in action

In the high desert outside of Tucson, Arizona sits Caterpillar Inc.’s Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center. At this 6,000-acre facility, Caterpillar (CAT), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, tests and showcases its boundary-pushing machines….

May 4, 2026

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Purdue and Google Public Sector partner to scale AI integration and accelerate education and research across the institution

Deepening and broadening long-standing collaborations, Purdue University and Google Public Sector on Monday (Jan. 12) announced a strategic partnership designed to advance AI-enabled education, accelerate AI innovation and expand AI workforce development.

January 14, 2026

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Purdue formalizes 3 partnerships with Malaysian universities during delegation visit

Purdue University formalized three partnerships with three Malaysian universities in November. The partnership agreements focus on developing Malaysia’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence workforce and strengthening Purdue’s global impact in high-demand technology sectors. The partnerships were formalized during a delegation visit…

December 17, 2025

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National Academy of Inventors names 3 Purdue faculty as 2025 fellows

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Three Purdue University faculty members, representing the College of Engineering, the Mitch Daniels School of Business and the College of Science, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced Thursday…

December 12, 2025

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All-Boilermaker team to crew Virgin Galactic suborbital mission Purdue 1

Spaceflight expected to carry Purdue engineering professor, graduate student conducting human-tended research experiments, accompanied by Purdue alumni in space classroom WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Building on its tremendous space legacy, Purdue University is pursuing a groundbreaking opportunity — research and…

September 23, 2025

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Harvesting in sync: Purdue and John Deere develop automated unloading technology

Harvest is one of the most demanding times in a farmer’s year. The clock is always ticking, and every grain spilled or minute wasted equals profit lost. One of the most intricate maneuvers on the field is unloading grain from…

September 2, 2025

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Students invited to forge STEM careers at Purdue’s 10th annual Lilly Day 

Purdue University’s 10th annual Lilly Day is coming up Aug. 28. This partnership between Purdue and Eli Lilly and Company invites students to network with Lilly leadership, meet with representatives from Lilly’s resource groups and workshop their resumes with Lilly…

August 26, 2025

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Program growth and industry partnerships highlight Purdue’s first year in Indianapolis

At the completion of the inaugural 2024-25 academic year, Purdue’s expansion in the capital city is positioning the university as a catalyst for innovation and economic development in Indiana through strong educational foundations and the development of powerful partnerships with business leaders, while increasing its presence throughout Indianapolis.

June 9, 2025

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Purdue announces spatial computing hub

Purdue, in collaboration with Apple, plans to launch a spatial computing hub utilizing Apple Vision Pro in Fall 2025 to enable collaborative research, innovative educational programs and industry engagement. The spatial computing hub will enable innovative training and workforce development for critical fields including semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

May 9, 2025

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Lilly plans to expand Purdue University collaboration with up to a $250 million investment to accelerate pharmaceutical innovation

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Purdue University announced today a significant expansion of their long-standing alliance, with Lilly’s planned investment of up to $250 million in the collaboration over the next eight years.

May 9, 2025

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