Purdue Engineering

"Your future is America's future." As the No. 1 producer of engineering graduates, Purdue is proud of the next generation of Boilermakers, fearlessly and relentlessly facing the nation's toughest challenges. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! #PurdueEngineering #BoilerUp #PurdueWeDidIt

🚀BLAST OFF! The students of Purdue Space Program Indianapolis have launched their first high-powered rocket, designed and built entirely in Indy: engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2026/p…

🛠️INDY MACHINE SHOP: The new Manufacturing Studio in Indianapolis is a haven for @PurdueEngineers to machine parts, create prototypes, and supercharge their engineering education. And you can join the team! engineering.purdue.edu/ME/News/2026/n…

A mom went back to school because her daughter chose Purdue Engineering. This week, they graduate together — both with master's degrees from @PurdueAeroAstro and @PurdueECE. Full story: bit.ly/4tpZ7Bw #MyVictory #VictoriesAndHeroes #PurdueWeDidIt

Here’s an image from the press conference last month that announced the final two crew members on the Purdue1 suborbital space flight, myself & Flo Stahura. On the right is student Thendral Kamal who moderated our Q&A. What a lovely event! Thank you School of Engineering! 🖤💛🚀

Ready. Set. Go. One year ago, a group of @PurdueECE students blew our minds with their Rubik's Cube robot, which solves the puzzle faster than the blink of an eye. 🤯 "Before you even realize it's solved, we've solved it." The group was recognized by @GWR for building the fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube. Watch the full video: bit.ly/4wiPdo2 #VictoryLap #VictoriesAndHeroes

Students are now arriving at their study abroad destinations! Energy and Motorsports in Italy-led by Prof. Andres Tovar. #Purduemotorsports #motorsports #PurdueME #PurdueMechanicalEngineering

Why is Kim Underhill (BS @PurdueChemE ’87) a Purdue Engineering hero? She spent 33 years at @KCCorp, beginning in 1988 and steadily progressing through various leadership roles within research and engineering, supply chain and brand management. On May 11, 2018, she was named group president of Kimberly-Clark North America, a position she held until December 2021. In this role, she was fully responsible for the division’s $8 billion consumer products portfolio, including well-known brands like @Kleenex, @cottonelle and @Huggies. Prior, she had served as global president since 2014, leading the $3.5 billion B2B division. In 2021, Underhill joined the Boston Consulting Group, showcasing her versatility and expertise as a senior advisor/executive coach. She also sits on the boards of Glanbia (Dublin, Ireland) and Menasha Corporation. #OurHeroes #VictoriesAndHeroes

Purdue Engineering recently hosted the 12th Midwest Workshop on Control and Game Theory, bringing together researchers, students and industry pros to advance applications of control systems and game theory. New this year: lightning talks for grad students and postdocs. Full recap: bit.ly/4uuYuYh

Purdue Engineering is welcoming 38 incoming Lambertus Doctoral and Graduate Excellence Fellows — recognized for exceptional research potential across engineering disciplines. More about the fellowship: bit.ly/4nho7JQ

Dave Bahr has been named a 2026 @Materials_MRS fellow! This lifetime honor goes to fewer than 0.2% of MRS members annually — a testament to Bahr's impact on materials research. Read more: bit.ly/4cJNSyV

Take the Next Giant Leap at nanoscale ⚛️ @LifeAtPurdue is launching the Comprehensive Quantum Degrees Program, designed to build the next-generation workforce for the emerging quantum economy. A partnership between Purdue Engineering and @PurdueScience, the program includes an expanded array of educational opportunities, combining theory and practical application and covering quantum computing, sensing and communications. Learn more: bit.ly/4tePgyx @PurdueECE @PurduePhysAstro

With more than $100 million in total federal funding, #Purdue’s public-private-academic U.S. defense microelectronics development consortium becomes the university’s largest-ever federally funded research effort. purdue.university/4weB0sb

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and Murphy is one small part of something bigger: the CARES Hub, Purdue Engineering's space for mental health and well-being, tucked inside Neil Armstrong Hall. "It feels like you're leaving campus while staying on campus." Watch the full video: bit.ly/4w2X5tI

Purdue’s work in drones, unmanned aerial vehicles and physical AI is reshaping how industries take to the skies, making autonomous flight safer and smarter. 💫 purdue.university/4cZHMJr

#ICYMI Zubin Jacob has earned the prestigious, highly competitive Guggenheim Fellowship. Jacob, the Elmore Professor of @PurdueECE, is only the third Purdue faculty member to be named a fellow and the sole 2026 Purdue recipient. Read an in-depth feature story about his work, which launched a field that now produces more than 1,000 publications annually on hyberbolic photonics: bit.ly/4uhWkes

.@Purdue_GEP is hosting the inaugural LIDER program May 17–20, welcoming academic leaders from Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and the Dominican Republic to build partnerships and sharpen leadership skills. Sessions cover research administration, AI in engineering education, fundraising and more. Plus a VIP trip to the Indy 500. 🏎️ Learn more: bit.ly/3QK3qdl

Thrifting is a fun hobby and a great way to be sustainable! 🛍️ On the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue, Lauren Bright, a STEM and fashion leader and @PurdueENE alumna, shares her best tips for being a stylish, eco-friendly consumer. 🎧: purdue.university/4dcpQg2

A ping-pong-playing robot. A homemade tank. Devices and solutions for real-world challenges. Purdue Engineering students put their innovations on display during the 2026 Design Expo in the Purdue Armory! ⚙️ Did you miss the Expo? Watch our full video recap: bit.ly/4ukWlyu

Introducing the “Thinky Competition,” a summer workshop and challenge for Purdue faculty focused on AI in the classroom. The program includes two participation tracks: one for faculty who are beginning to explore AI, and another for those who are already using AI tools. Register now for a chance to win a one-year Claude Max 5x subscription: bit.ly/48rXJa6