Dan DeLaurentis, a longtime Purdue administrator, scholar and award-winning educator, has been named the next executive vice president for research, steering the university’s robust, record-setting research enterprise. DeLaurentis, who has led national research centers focused on critical areas ranging from missile defense systems and security to artificial intelligence, hypersonics and aerospace transportation, will succeed Karen Plaut in leading Purdue’s Office of Research, effective July 1.
The quality and impact of work led by Purdue researchers continue to be recognized by external funding bodies. Here are the researchers who received Sponsored Program awards approaching $1 million or greater in April.
The Purdue Memorial Union will again host its free annual Summer Concert Series every Friday evening throughout the months of June and July, except July 4. Live music will be played from 6-8 p.m. on the East Terrace. Tables and chairs will be available, but guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the front lawn.
Purdue’s updated internal careers site is now available through SuccessFactors. This new and improved platform mirrors the look and feel of the external careers site while being tailored specifically for current Purdue employees.
The Purdue Robotics Scholarship is more than just a financial award — it’s a gateway to opportunity. This powerful partnership between TechPoint Youth and Purdue goes beyond recognizing academic achievement and leadership in STEM; it actively invests in the future engineers, innovators and problem-solvers our world needs.
Shoutout to Lindsey and Kathryn (both Experiential Education) for organizing the Experiential Education Community of Practice this school year. It’s been such an enjoyable experience to explore new topics, learn more about initiatives across campus and connect with others who share a passion for experiential learning. Thank you for creating this space! — John Race (Office of Summer and Winter Sessions)
