In partnership with SEMI, Semiconductor Industry Association, Semiconductor Research Corp. and Global Semiconductor Alliance, Purdue University will this spring once again host a CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together global allies as well as industry and academic stakeholders to examine wide-ranging solutions at scale to address the future of U.S. innovation in microelectronics and the semiconductor workforce.
Responding to the expected demand for commercial uncrewed aircraft systems, Purdue is launching a pioneering center to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to make these transportation systems safe, efficient and scalable. The Center on AI for Digital, Autonomous and Augmented Aviation will deliver innovations for unmanned aerial vehicles and other autonomous systems, focusing on developments that can be scaled up as demand for the technology grows. Windracers, a U.K.-based global cargo vehicle operator, is partnering with Purdue as a founding member.
Cloud expert Alexandria Johnson in the College of Science’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, studies clouds — both in the wild and in her lab. She models the physics to understand their patterns and is tracking how microplastic levels affect clouds in the Midwest.
From the plant sale to the legendary Bug Bowl, the 2024 Spring Fest on Saturday (April 13) offered an array of vibrant, interactive activities suitable for all ages. Visitors to the West Lafayette campus also had the chance to attend Aviation Day, the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Open House, spring football game, Challenge 5K and more. Check out the weekend’s activities in this photo gallery.
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Purdue celebrates groundbreaking for new residence hall
Purdue officials staged a groundbreaking celebration Friday (April 12) for the new residence hall immediately south of Hillenbrand Residence Hall on the West Lafayette campus. The new eight-story, 252,525-square-foot facility will include 896 pod-style beds. At the same time, the existing dining area in Hillenbrand Hall will be renovated and expanded from approximately 500 to 800 seats to accommodate the additional residents.
Since earning her doctorate from Purdue University in 2022, researcher Lakshmy Mohandas has been passionate about integrating technology into the classroom. When OpenAI released a large language model called ChatGPT, Mohandas shifted her sights toward integrating artificial intelligence inside the classroom.
Nicole Martin (Disability Resource Center) did an amazing job showing leadership and support in the DRC when a number of staff were out. While still new in her senior access consultant role, she stayed engaged, calm and collected and was a wonderful resource and friend to all those who engaged with her. I appreciate having her on my team! — Mandie Greiwe (Disability Resource Center)
