Bechtel Innovation Design Center

Bechtel with students wearing welcome T-shirts.

The new Bechtel Innovation Design Center dedication was held on Saturday (Sept. 23) at 1090 Third Street, West Lafayette. Speakers included Allison Gruninger, electrical and computer engineering graduate and Purdue Engineering Student Council alumna; Gary Bertoline, dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Chiang; and Daniels.

The Bechtel Innovation Design Center is a new student project facility that encourages creativity; hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities across disciplines; and the development of teamwork, problem-solving and leadership skills through curricular and student-led projects.

Zucrow Labs Expansion

The new Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories expansion dedication occurred on Friday (Sept. 22). Speakers included John Philo, graduate assistant at Zucrow Lab; Mung Chiang, John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering; and Purdue President Mitch Daniels.

Zucrow Laboratories, which is located in the Purdue Aerospace District, is one of the nation’s largest university propulsion laboratories for combustion research, next-generation jet engines, rocket engines and propellants.

Wilmeth Active Learning Center

Wilmeth Active Learning Center

The dedication occurred Friday (Sept. 22). James L. Mullins, dean of libraries, and Daniels spoke at the event.

The center, the site preparation and construction of which lasted for more than two years, offers students a unique learning experience through active learning and integrated study rooms and library spaces. The WALC combines library and classroom space for seamless, active learning scenarios.

Source: Purdue Newsroom