The first-of-its-kind short film is officially out. Watch "Boilers to Mars" now and explore what it will take to go first — to take the small steps that lead to the next giant leap. Each character's persistence was inspired by our own students, faculty and alumni.
The Office of Research is seeking nominations for Purdue’s three most prestigious annual research awards. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 3.
Each year Purdue bestows three awards of distinction to West Lafayette and Indianapolis faculty members with recent extraordinary research, scholarly or creative contributions in their respective field.
How do airplane wings generate the necessary amount of lift to achieve flight? Can a plane fly with only one engine? Could electric airplanes replace fuel-burning ones? Is severe turbulence still safe to fly through? Why do commercial planes fly at 35,000 feet? Are planes safer than cars statistically? How much does it cost to build an airplane? Answers to these questions and many more await on Airplane Support.
Tony Romeo, CEO of Deep Sea Vision, along with AAE department head and Professor Bill Crossley and Purdue Professor Sammie Morris, discuss Amelia Earhart's time at Purdue, her flight, potential mishaps, the recovery mission, and her significance to America.