Compiling this information is important, according to Ambrose. "It helps with creating or spreading awareness on dust explosions and their causes.”

“I have been working in water safety for a while,” Proctor said. “I found this niche early on in my career. It’s not just a matter of science; water safety is also about understanding infrastructure, codes and policies.”

Gitau's project - Fixing a Leaky Pipeline in Academia: Professional Development for Historically Disadvantaged Women Graduate Students and Emerging Scholars in South Africa

The Purdue Exponent includes a listing of Outstanding Engineering Teachers each semester.

“Fluid power is very interdisciplinary. A single faculty member cannot have all the necessary expertise, which is why collaboration is key for success in this field,” Vacca said. “Purdue is an optimal environment for establishing this collaboration. Most departments in the colleges of agriculture and engineering are top ranked in the country and attract the best research scholars. My work has greatly benefited from this kind of cross-collaboration.”