The Boilermaker engineer, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday on April 3, 2026, was the second American in space

How Purdue's comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach prepares students for careers across chip design, manufacturing and advanced packaging

Chell Carey chose Purdue University with a vision that extended beyond engineering. She was drawn not only to the strength of its engineering programs but to the excellence across all disciplines.

From the very beginning, Melissa Riegle was surrounded by a powerful legacy of engineering excellence.

Engineering Projects in Community Service — now called simply EPICS — is a transformative program that meets an industry need by equipping students with more than just technical skills but also the crucial professional skills that companies desperately seek.

Purdue AAE's own Olivia Descipio, Lucia Morton, Simone Moulton, and Tanya Vijay are part of the tenth class of "Brookies" — recipients of the highly selective Brooke Owens Fellowship.

Community has always been a cornerstone of Tammy Siemers' life. Kindness and generosity are traits that she inherited from her family members, who often shared what little they had with those around them, and eventually selflessness became second nature to her.

When Jason Thiagarajan was weighing his college options, he wasn’t sure how he would pay for school, or which university would best prepare him for life and career. That uncertainty disappeared the day he opened his acceptance letter to Purdue University.

For Abigail Titus, Purdue University stood out for more than its academic reputation. What ultimately drew the Lakeville, Minnesota, native to West Lafayette was a rare combination she felt from the start: abundant opportunity paired with a genuine sense of community.

When Lana Malek left Hoče, Slovenia, for West Lafayette, Indiana, she wasn't just choosing a university — she was stepping into an entirely new world. As the first person in her family to pursue higher education outside of Slovenia, the decision to study in the United States came with excitement, uncertainty and ambition in equal measure.