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As far back as Milind Kulkarni can remember, he wanted to be the student in class who knew the answers to all of the teacher’s questions. As an instructor, he is driven by pursuit of the a-ha moment where a student finally grasps the complex concept he’s conveying.
Read MoreFor Joanne Troutner, Purdue University is more than her alma mater. It’s a family. She describes Purdue as a launchpad — “A place where I was allowed to be excellent.” “How could I not want to give back?” she asks, voice ripe with sincerity.
Read MorePurdue University and engine manufacturing powerhouse Cummins Inc. share a lot in common. Dan Hirleman, executive director for international advancement and professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue, puts it this way: “Purdue and Cummins have the same philosophy, I think — the same ethos. And so, when Cummins professionals, engineers, staff and Purdue’s students and faculty get …
Read MorePurdue’s Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering serves as a conversation hub connecting entertainment industry, practitioners and academia Shep Dick, Issy Block and their teammates thought they had found an ideal solution to the task at hand. And maybe they had. Unfortunately, real life intervened at the worst possible time, one day before the theatre …
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