Purdue University’s persistent pursuit to prioritize the safety of the campus community is reflected in a new national ranking by Academic Influence that names Purdue America’s safest college. Academic Influence, an organization consisting of academics and data scientists, lists Purdue as No. 1 on its list of the 15 safest colleges.
Zach Edey had 32 points and 11 rebounds, Braden Smith added 23 points and nine boards, and No. 2 Purdue beat Michigan State 80-74 on Saturday night to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship. Gold confetti fell from the Mackey Arena rafters as Purdue celebrated its conference-best 26th title.
Researchers in Purdue’s College of Engineering are testing a patented Tesla valve-inspired injection manifold design that could improve the performance of rotating detonation engines. RDEs are being developed as next-generation solutions in the field of jet and rocket propulsion.
Ronak Thakker knew the classwork and projects for his bachelor’s degree in computer science would be challenging. But he also understood the value of a degree from one of the nation’s best and most storied computer science programs and how that would translate into a promising career. At No. 18 overall, Purdue’s computer science program ranks among the top 10% of 554 undergraduate programs in the September survey by U.S. News & World Report.
Purdue alumna Carolyn Woo, who served as CEO of Catholic Relief Services from 2012-16, will join Purdue President Mung Chiang Tuesday (March 5) for a conversation as part of Purdue’s Presidential Lecture Series. The public event is at 5 p.m. in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. While the lecture is free, a general admission ticket will be required.
Purdue was given the rare opportunity to send two crews on back-to-back Mars Desert Research Station missions over winter break. Experience MDRS for yourself through the eyes of these Boilermakers and get a firsthand look at a successful mission to “Mars.”
