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March 18, 2025

Switchable explosives: the future of energetics?

Purdue University researchers have made a significant advancement in the field of energetics by creating a switchable explosive, which can be turned “off” to enhance safety during handling and transportation, and turned “on” to detonate when needed.
March 4, 2025

Luke Ford's journey in undergraduate research

All of the qualities that ultimately helped mechanical engineering student Luke Ford succeed as an undergraduate researcher also made him an ideal choice as a Purdue Engineering Fellow, the best of the best seniors in the College of Engineering.
February 28, 2025

Zucrow Labs Annual Report

It's time to take a look back at a remarkable 2024 at the world's largest academic propulsion lab.
February 19, 2025

For the love of Mike: the technical trio of Purdue ME

The foundation of technical services at Purdue Mechanical Engineering are Mike Logan, Mike Black, and Mike Sherwood. These three Mikes have given a combined 110 years of service to Purdue, helping to guide students and build up infrastructure to keep the school running smoothly.

February 3, 2025

Rural communities to benefit from $5.9 million smart electrification project

New homes see big energy and cost savings by installing state-of-the-art electric heat pumps and smart power controls. But rural communities are often left behind in these energy innovations. A new project from Purdue University and the U.S. Department of Energy plans to bring these innovations to rural electric co-operatives.
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