May 28-30, 2024
Purdue University campus, West Lafayette, IN
PERC-ETS is a conference to connect talented, clearable students and postdocs to the defense community. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work to an audience of professionals from across government and industry. The event is open to ITAR-eligible persons, and ITAR-eligible postdocs and BS, MS and PhD students with energetics research experience are invited to present. While students at any point in their career can participate, priority will be given to those who are within 1.5 years of graduating.
Students from Purdue, Indiana University Indianapolis, New York University, Rutgers University, Texas Tech University, University of Central Florida, University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Notre Dame and University of Texas at El Paso will be presenting on the following topics:
- Novel energetic materials
- Advanced diagnostics
- Modeling and simulation of properties/performance
- Manufacturing and 3D printing
Prior to the conference, government and industry professionals will be provided with a program that includes each student's resume and a project abstract. These booklets will facilitate connections between potential employers and students of interest.
PERC-ETS will include the following events:
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20-minute presentations from PhD students and postdocs
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Poster sessions for BS and MS students
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Opportunities for networking
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Nightly mixers/meet-and-greets
Registration & Hotel Information
Register here
Cost: $325/person, inclusive of meals and resume/abstract book.
Recommended Hotels
Closest to Purdue (less than 2 miles)
Additional options (less than 10 miles)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette
- The Whittaker Inn
- Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette
- Doubletree by Hilton Lafayette East
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday, May 28
This day will be open for potential employers to set up their own recruiting events with students and postdocs. Government and industry attendees are encouraged to contact individuals of interest (from the provided resumes and abstracts) in advance and invite them to network with organization/company employees.
Below are some suggested restaurants for employer-hosted events or meetings:
On Purdue campus:
Walking distance to Purdue:
Short drive to Purdue:
- Red Seven
- Revolution BBQ
- Ripple and Co
- East End Grill
- The Bryant
- The Black Sparrow
- Nom Noms
- Bru Burger
Wednesday, May 29
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
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7:00 AM |
Registration, breakfast |
Purdue University Stewart Center (room TBD) |
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7:25 AM |
Welcome |
Purdue University Stewart Center (Eliza Fowler Hall) |
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7:30 - 9:00 AM |
Oral presentations |
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9:00 - 9:30 AM |
Networking break |
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|
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
Oral presentations |
|
|
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Group lunch |
Purdue University Stewart Center (room TBD) |
|
12:30 - 2:30 PM |
Oral presentations |
Purdue University Stewart Center (Eliza Fowler Hall) |
|
2:30 - 3:00 PM |
Networking break |
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3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Oral presentations |
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|
5:00 – 6:00 PM |
Break |
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|
6:00 - 9:00 PM |
Poster reception |
Venue TBD (adjacent to Purdue campus) |
Thursday, May 30
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
7:00 AM |
Registration, breakfast |
Purdue University Stewart Center (room TBD) |
|
7:30 - 9:00 AM |
Oral presentations |
Purdue University Stewart Center (Eliza Fowler Hall) |
|
9:00 - 9:30 AM |
Networking break |
|
|
9:30 - 11:30 AM |
Oral presentations |
|
|
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Group lunch |
Purdue University Stewart Center (room TBD) |
|
12:30 - 2:30 PM |
Oral presentations |
Purdue University Stewart Center (Eliza Fowler Hall) |
|
2:30 - 3:00 PM |
Networking break |
|
|
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Oral presentations |
|
|
5:00 – 6:00 PM |
Break |
|
|
6:00 - 9:00 PM |
Networking reception |
Venue TBD (adjacent to Purdue campus) |