Purdue Research Foundation and Archaeological Legacy Institute to embark on expedition to identify Amelia Earhart’s missing plane
Amelia Earhart on the nose of her Lockheed Electra, March 12, 1937 (Photo is from Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections, George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers and the Amelia Earhart at Purdue collection) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — On the 88th anniversary of her mysterious disappearance, Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and Archaeological […]
Purdue Innovates Accelerator Pitch Night
On June 26, the Purdue Innovates Accelerator inaugural cohort concluded its 14-week, investment-based program with Pitch Night at Purdue Memorial Union. After intensive mentorship, investor pitching, and educational opportunities, the five teams shared their well-honed pitches with an audience keen to support Boilermaker innovation. “We are incredibly excited to conclude the very first iteration of […]
Pluto Aerospace conducts second successful flight test, bringing hypersonic testing within reach for small businesses
Pluto Aerospace has completed the second successful flight with paid passengers on its Dash prototype, a low-cost hypersonic testbed. With this milestone, the company highlights its mission to make high-speed flight research more accessible to small businesses and startups that traditionally struggle to access costly flight programs. Based out of the Purdue Research Park of […]
Purdue Innovates Accelerator cohort shares growth and what’s next ahead of Pitch Night
Purdue Innovates Accelerator is a three-month, investment-based startup program that empowers founders to transform their bold visions into disruptive impact. Chosen from an incredible amount of Purdue-connected talent during the initial application cycle, the five teams of the inaugural cohort have worked closely with Purdue Innovates to help them take their next giant leap with […]
Blazing a new trail for early-stage innovation: Purdue announces creation of Low Institute for Therapeutics (LIFT) through a generous gift by Phil and Joan Low
New report ranks Purdue #4 among U.S. universities for patents in 2024
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) released its 2024 Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents report. Universities are ranked by the number of patents they received during the 2024 calendar year from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Purdue ranks fourth among all U.S. universities on the list with 213 patents received. “Purdue […]
Researchers recruit killers to a tumor fight: Antibody immunotherapies developed to treat glioblastoma
Excellence at scale: Purdue ranks 4th nationally for U.S. patents received
Purdue Innovates funds advances in ag biotechnology, cancer treatments and fiber optics
Newest restaurant in Discovery Park District at Purdue named The Lawrence, pays tribute to Beck family legacy
In 1901, Lawrence Beck bought 80 acres of land in Atlanta, Indiana. Little did he know, he had planted the foundation of a family legacy that would shape Indiana agriculture for over a century. Today, thanks to his grandson, Lawrence “Sonny” Beck, the Beck name remains synonymous with agricultural innovation and Boilermaker spirit. Purdue Research […]