Agricultural Supply Chain Networks: Trade, Policies, Food Security and Resilience

Bridging Engineering and Agriculture: Innovations for Resilient Supply Chains

Join Roland Molontay, Associate Professor at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, for an engaging talk on how data science supports evidence-based decision-making in higher education. Drawing on large-scale administrative and academic datasets, he will present research on dropout prediction, admission system validity, student success factors, grade inflation, and explainable AI (XAI). The talk also introduces a web-based decision-support tool that helps prospective students make informed academic choices.

The first annual Purdue Engineering Bay Area Tech Summit featured an engaging fireside chat with DJ Patil and sessions highlighting cutting-edge innovation. Discussions covered AI with insights from academia and industry leaders at Amazon and d-Matrix; advances in soft robotics; and a cybersecurity panel with experts from Securiti, Purdue, and venture capital. Additional sessions explored the intersection of AI and pharmaceuticals, followed by deep dives into quantum technologies through a panel with PsiQuantum, Infleqtion, and Purdue faculty. The program showcased how Purdue’s faculty and alums and strong network of industry leaders are paving the way of the future.