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Working to achieve innovative energy solutions and energy security for all people by inspiring engineers and scientists to increase the U.S. energy supply.

Empowering Future Leaders in Engineering and Science to Pioneer Equitable and Sustainable Energy Solutions

Our world is in the midst of an undeniable global need for additional sources of energy. This shift is not only accelerating the development of groundbreaking technologies but also reshaping the educational landscape for engineering students. At the College of Engineering, we recognize the urgent implications of this energy surge for both our curriculum and our broader educational approach.

Historically, our curriculum has been rooted in fossil fuel-driven power systems, reflecting the reality that fossil fuels account for approximately 80% of the world's energy consumption. This focus has led to a discipline-specific approach, often siloed within various engineering fields, with a primary emphasis on technical problem-solving.

However, the landscape is changing. We need to prepare our students - and reskill our alumni - to lead as sociotechnical engineers in the new energy economy. To address this, the College of Engineering is committed to revolutionizing our educational offerings.

OUR GOALS:

  • Prepare the next generation of leaders who are not only technically proficient but also adept in navigating the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of the new energy economy.
  • Provide opportunities for faculty and students to frame research problems and solutions through an engineering and economics lens as they simultaneously advance research and the U.S. energy supply simply by the way they do their work.

OUR APPROACH:

  • A systems engineering mindset, application of advances in handling large data sets and applying AI for development of quantitative models that predict the complex interactions that define a cyclic economy.

REALIZING THE VISION:

  • Create new curricula that reflect the needs of a changing world. This involves close collaboration with industry partners to understand and integrate the emerging skills necessary for success in this new energy landscape.
  • Cross traditional disciplinary boundaries, linking campus expertise in a synergistic manner, and fostering an environment where innovation in research and education can flourish.

At Purdue's College of Engineering, we are not just educating engineers; we are nurturing the pioneers who will lead the world towards a plentiful, affordable and reliable energy future.

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