Purdue's Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase to debut in Indianapolis

Purdue students in Indianapolis will present their research at the inaugural Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. on April 24 in Room 450 of the Campus Center in Indianapolis.

The Purdue community is invited to attend the inaugural Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase on April 24, 2025. Purdue students in Indianapolis will present their innovative research and creative projects, providing an opportunity for faculty, staff, alumni and local residents to engage with the next generation of innovators and scholars.

Taking place from 10:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 450 of the Campus Center at Purdue University in Indianapolis, the showcase will feature students from all disciplines to exhibit their poster presentations.

Participating in the showcase boosts the visibility of students’ work and strengthens skills crucial for academic and career success, like public speaking and networking. The event offers students a chance to demonstrate their achievements to the public and engage with a community of researchers, educators and potential employers.

“Purdue students consistently contribute to the scholarship of their disciplines and communities, and this showcase highlights the work being completed in Indianapolis,” says JJ Sadler, associate director of student-focused programming for the Office of Undergraduate Research. “I’m excited to celebrate the successes, projects and learning accomplished within this first year in Indianapolis.”

All Purdue students in Indianapolis were invited to present. Students outside the Indianapolis location or those working on research projects with a Purdue mentor in other locations presented during the Spring Undergraduate Research Conference in West Lafayette.

The inaugural Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase is open to all Purdue students in Indianapolis.
The inaugural Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase is open to all Purdue students in Indianapolis.

“Events like the Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase provide a platform for students to showcase the impact of their hands-on learning experiences and innovative projects,” shares Kate Caward, assistant director for Experiential Education at Purdue in Indianapolis. “It’s exciting to see our students in Indianapolis engage with the broader community, share their accomplishments, and inspire one another as they take the next steps toward their futures.”

The Student Innovation and Excellence Showcase allows students to reflect on their work, interact with the Purdue community and inspire others to pursue their ideas.

Visit the OUR website for more information or visit the Purdue University in Indianapolis website.

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Mina Reising
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tlcoms@purdue.edu