Purdue has built the nation's premier test rig for studying erosion on turbine compressors at flight-relevant conditions

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Whether at NASA Langley or DARPA or NATO or the National Science Foundation or now as the founder of a consulting company, McGowan (BSAAE) has thrived because she's been willing to "feel the fear and do it anyway."

Inspired by Purdue University alumnus Neil Armstrong, the 38 by 38 Award honors young alumni who have demonstrated remarkable achievement, rapid professional growth and meaningful impact in their fields. Of this year's recipients, 5 were AAE alumni.