Purdue University’s College of Engineering is putting AI into action—across classrooms, labs, and real-world experiences. We are equipping students with hands-on, job-ready AI skills while empowering faculty to integrate AI tools and concepts across the curriculum. By combining technical depth with practical application and responsible use, Purdue is preparing engineers to understand how AI works, apply it effectively, and lead in an AI-driven world.
AI Research & Innovation
Advancing fundamental and applied AI, from trustworthy and ethical systems to domain-specific applications in healthcare, manufacturing, energy, defense, and transportation.
Education & Workforce Development
Preparing the next generation of engineers with cutting-edge AI curricula, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary training that meet national and global workforce needs.
Industry & Government Partnerships
Collaborating with leading companies, startups, and government agencies to accelerate AI innovation, technology transfer, and real-world deployment.
Societal Impact & Responsible AI
Ensuring AI solutions are secure, ethical, and designed to benefit communities, addressing challenges like bias, privacy, sustainability, and national security.
Education
Faculty AI Readiness
Student Engagement
News/Events
Purdue Engineering Tech Summit
June 18, 2026 | 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Purdue Engineering launches free AI bootcamp to build job-ready competency ahead of university-wide requirement
April 16, 2026
Purdue launches inaugural Robotics Day to advance innovation and industry collaboration
April 15, 2026
Privacy by design: Purdue tech protects against identity leaking during AI photo editing
March 12, 2026
Purdue brings 4 dimensions of engagement to Silicon Valley
February 26, 2026
New Purdue initiative to accelerate discoveries driven by artificial intelligence
December 19, 2025
Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve AI working competency graduation requirement
December 12, 2025
Purdue and Google aim to grow a strategic AI partnership
November 13, 2025
Purdue Unveils Comprehensive AI Strategy
Trustees approve ‘AI working competency’ graduation requirement
Contact Us
To learn more about the Think AI Purdue Engineering Initiative, please contact Stanley Chan, Director of Engineering AI Education and Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Stastics, stanchan@purdue.edu.