College pays homage to Neil Armstrong, rich history of space exploration

It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but in the not-so-distant future, a whole separate society — complete with its own economy and governance — could be thriving on the moon.

Purdue University is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing — a giant leap for mankind and a seminal moment in human history.

Professor Arvind Varma, the R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University and 10th Head of the School, passed away on July 14, 2019.

Keith J. Krach (BSIE ’79 and Honorary Doctor of IE ’18), a robotics pioneer, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former chairman of the Purdue Board of Trustees, has added another feather to his cap. The U.S. Senate has unanimously confirmed him as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. Inc. interviewed him about his plans and deemed his appointment “good news for entrepreneurs.”

Darcy Bullock, the Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering and director of the Joint Transportation Research Program at Purdue, will testify at 2 p.m. today (July 11) before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

Four Purdue University researchers have received a total of $150,086 from the Trask Innovation Fund to help their labs commercialize their innovations.

Purdue professor helps longtime grape growers embrace new technology