ENE-Affiliated Labs, Institutes and Centers at Purdue
Fusion Studio for Entertainment & Engineering
Through Fusion Studio, a thriving community of industry partners, scholars and practitioners at the nexus of engineering and live entertainment serve as a hub for theatre-related pedagogical innovation. ENE faculty: Robin Adams
Ideas to Innovation Learning Laboratory (i2i)
The i2i lab is an experiential, collaborative, reconfigurable learning environment that prepares engineering students for professional programs and the workforce. ENE faculty: Jason Morphew
INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering
INSPIRE studies engineering thinking and learning to engage K-12 learners and educational systems. The institute produces a popular, annual Engineering Gift Guide for children and teens. ENE faculty: Tamara Moore and Morgan Hynes
National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE)
With headquarters at the Purdue School of Engineering Education, NIEE is a professional society that develops and fosters education, training, and discourse in engineering ethics. ENE faculty: Brent Jesiek and Justin Hess
Mechanical Engineering Research Center at Purdue (MEERCAT-Purdue)
MEERCat-Purdue is a first-of-its-kind research consortium that leverages collaboration among faculty from the Schools of Engineering Education and Mechanical Engineering to address school-to-workforce transition. ENE faculty: Ed Berger
Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI)
Focused on national security, global development, infrastructure, and critical technologies. PARI serves as collaborative bridge between Purdue STEM researchers and government/industry partners. ENE faculty: Jennifer DeBoer
SCALE K-12
Led by Purdue University, SCALE K-12 expands awareness of microelectronics and engineering careers by providing K-12 students and educators with hands-on, industry-informed learning experiences. Through curriculum, professional development, and partnerships with schools and industry, SCALE K-12 prepares students to explore pathways into microelectronics and related STEM fields while supporting educators in bringing these opportunities into their classrooms. The program currently works with educators and students across Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and other communities through its growing network of schools and partners. ENE faculty: Tamara Moore, Greg Strimel, Selcen Guzey, and Morgan Hynes.
Social Policy and Higher Education Research in Engineering (SPHERE)
The SPHERE lab conducts research on access and persistence in STEM education to shape policies and programs that support student academic trajectories and to strengthen talent development. ENE faculty: Joyce Main