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At Purdue, she dreamed of a healthier planet — now she’s creating it
Before Megan Casey was studying post-wildfire flooding, she was a teenager at camp.
From dreamers to doers
With Purdue, every world-changing dream is within reach — meet the alumni proving it.
When Boilermakers begin to dream of what’s next — for themselves, for their communities, for the world — they build a brighter tomorrow together.
Our alumni network spans industries to spark new ideas. Purdue graduates drive innovation in aerospace engineering, semiconductor research, construction engineering, industrial design, agricultural and biological engineering, and more.
It all starts with a daydream. A wonder. A thought that leads to communication and collaboration. It’s where it all begins. And there’s no limit to where it can go.
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