2025 Purdue Energetics Research Center ETS-PEMS
August 4-8, 2025 | West Lafayette, Indiana
On behalf of the Purdue Energetics Research Center, we invite you to save the date for the combined 2nd Annual Purdue Energetics Research Center - Energetics Talent Showcase (PERC-ETS '25) and the 4th Biennial Purdue Energetic Materials Summit, PEMS '25. These events will be held back-to-back on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN on August 4-5 (PERC-ETS '25) and August 6-8 (PEMS '25). In response to feedback from prior technical exchanges, these events will be held at the Distro D level.
Attendees from both ETS and PEMS will be invited to the Tuesday night poster session and networking event.
These technical exchanges will be held separately, and separate registrations will be required for those attending both events.
Registration and logistical information for both events coming soon
Event Details
Energetics Talent Showcase (PERC-ETS '25)
August 4-5
Purdue Energetics Materials Summit (PEMS '25)
August 6-8
More Details
PERC-ETS '25
Last year's inaugural PERC-ETS career fair highlights
- 50 domestic energetic materials students from 11 universities
- 45 representatives from government and industry
- Student interview spaces on site
- Numerous employment offers accepted
This year we expect to have even greater participation from all sectors
- 35 talks from students across the country
- 2 poster sessions with opportunities to network
- Increased interview spaces and opportunities
Students
- No fee for students to participate
- Registration includes meals and admission to all events
Government
- Registration includes meals, admission to all events, abstract and resume book
- Upon registration, options will be available to either opt out of meal(s) or pay in advance or in person per meal
Industry
- Registration includes meals, admission to all events, abstract and resume book
Other Information for PERC-ETS
- Abstract and student resume book will be distributed in advance
- Business or business casual attire
- Government and industry sponsorship opportunities are available (details will follow)
- Registration link will go live on May 1, 2025
PEMS '25
PEMS details:
- Technical exchange focused on state-of-the-art challenges in the energetic materials community
- Includes thought leaders from across the DOD, DOE, academia, and industry, by invitation only
- Will include 40 presentations and workshops focusing on innovative energetic solutions
- Special celebration of 250 Year Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps (USMC)
Other Information for PEMS '25
- Business or business casual attire
- Government and industry sponsorship opportunities are available (details will follow)
- Meals and admission to all events will be included in the registration fee
- For government attendees, upon registration, options will be available to either opt out of meal(s) or pay in advance or in person per meal
- Registration link will go live on May 1, 2025
Event Schedule
PERC-ETS '25
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
1000 - 1130 | Registration, Credential Distribution | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1130 - 1700 | Student Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1800 - 2000 | Student - Employer Mixer and Poster Session | Stewart Center Room 218 |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
0700 - 0800 | Breakfast | Stewart
Center Room 218 |
0800 - 1200 | Student Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1200 - 1300 | Lunch | Stewart
Center Room 218 |
1300 - 1700 | Student Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1800 - 2000 | Student - Employer Mixer and Poster Session | Stewart Center
Room 218 |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall
PEMS '25
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
1600 - 1800 | Registration, Credential Distribution | Eliza Fowler Hall
128 Memorial Mall |
1800 - 2000 | Student - Employer Mixer and Poster Session | Stewart Center
Room 218 |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
0700 - 0800 | Registration, Credential Distribution, Breakfast | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
0800 - 1200 | Technical and Workshop Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1200 - 1300 | Lunch | Stewart
Center Room 218 |
1300 - 1700 | Technical and Workshop Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1800 - 2100 | Group Dinner: Celebrate 250 Years of the USMC | TBD |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
0700 - 0800 | Breakfast | Stewart
Center Room 218 |
0800 - 1200 | Technical and Workshop Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1200 - 1300 | Lunch | Stewart
Center Room 218 |
1300 - 1700 | Technical and Workshop Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1800 - 2000 | Group Dinner | TBD |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall
Time | Event | Location |
---|---|---|
0700 - 0800 | Breakfast | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
0800 - 1200 | Technical and Workshop Presentations | Eliza Fowler
Hall 128 Memorial Mall |
1400 - 1700 | Optional Tours of PERC Facilities | Multiple
Routes Instructions to Follow |
Coffee available all day outside Fowler Hall