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Podcast Ep. 128: How Purdue is Using AI for Good — Computer Science Professor Alex Psomas Explains

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science. Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve…
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Brian Bobay stands inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

article | Experience

An insider’s perspective on the new and improved IMS Museum

IMS Museum guests now receive a musical welcome from a group that Boilermakers know well.

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An exterior rendering of Purdue’s new Academic Success Building

article | Education

Redefining the Boilermaker experience

The Academic Success Building embodies Purdue’s investment in its current and future students.

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Purdue alumnus Girish Naganathan and student Morgan Malaski

article | Experience

A unique opportunity to thank a fellow Boilermaker

See how a tech breakthrough (with a Purdue tie) empowers student Morgan Malaski to navigate college with diabetes.  Discover how a Purdue alum, now Dexcom’s R&D chief, helps shape the technology Morgan relies on every day.  From using Dexcom’s life-changing…
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Author and historian Angie Klink holds some of her Purdue history books

article | Experience

5 legendary Purdue women every Boilermaker should know

Historian Angie Klink shares why these are five women every Boilermaker should know

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Podcast Ep. 127: Behind the Scenes of Wrigley Field with Cubs Head Groundskeeper Dan Kiermaier

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dan Kiermaier (BS turf management and science ’12), head groundskeeper for the Chicago Cubs.  Dan is living out his dream career — one that would make his 10-year-old self extremely…
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Purdue Grand Prix alums Al Wurster, Dave Fuhrman and Bill Shumaker hold up an Indianapolis Motor Speedway brick with Purdue Grand Prix Foundation president Wil Rohrbach.

article | Experience

Bringing a treasured Indy 500 tradition to the Purdue Grand Prix

Only two U.S. racetracks have original bricks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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article | Athletics

International stage for Purdue’s Krivokapic

Purdue men’s tennis star Aleksa Krivokapic competes in China for his native Montenegro The tears welled up as the music played. Aleksa Krivokapic couldn’t hold back as the national anthem of Montenegro — his national anthem — played during the…
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podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 126: Behind Disney’s Magic: Senior Technical Director Eric Hall on Theatre Engineering and Pyrotechnics at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ 

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Eric Hall (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’95), senior technical director at Disney Live Entertainment. Eric recently celebrated 30 years at Disney, and he’s instrumental in the safety, execution and enchantment behind…
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article | Athletics

The making of Mackey magic

It takes careful planning and extensive teamwork to create a memorable fan experience at Mackey Arena It mirrors Coach Matt Painter’s renowned men’s basketball program. The behind-the-scenes crew that makes the Mackey Arena experience unique for Purdue fans through its…
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Podcast Ep. 125: Purdue Professors Brandon Boor and Nusrat Jung on Their Groundbreaking Indoor Air Quality Research in First-of-Its-Kind Tiny House Lab

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Brandon Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, and Nusrat Jung, assistant professor of civil engineering.  What’s in the air we breathe indoors? That’s what Brandon…
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Anneliese Williams, winner of the 2024 Tyler Trent Award.

article | Experience

2024 Tyler Trent Award recognizes trailblazing health advocate

Anneliese Williams demonstrated bravery and dedication in the face of adversity.

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