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.

The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest comes back to Purdue on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This contest, designing a machine to perform a simple task in the most convoluted and entertaining way, brings together engineers and artists to create the most whimsical contraptions.

The Unfinished Block P sculpture on Purdue’s campus is designed to represent ever-evolving growth. For a group of mechanical engineering students, that growth represents an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in metal additive manufacturing.

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.

Precisely targeted drug delivery is the dream of biomedical engineers. Purdue researchers are using tumbling microrobots to deliver custom therapeutics for inflammatory bowel disease.

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

Meghna Iyer’s future is up in the air — and that’s a good thing! This junior in mechanical engineering brings her experience as former jump roping champion to help spread the joys of jumping on Purdue’s campus.

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.

Adrienne Cibulka, one of seven Purdue Engineering Fellows, has made a mark as president of the Purdue Engineering Student Council and director of its Industrial Roundtable.

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.