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Class of 1937 Scholarship & the Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award

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The Division of Student Life is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Class of 1937 Scholarship and the Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award. The application may be found at https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/ Both are awarded on a competitive basis in recognition of leadership accomplishments and leadership potential. The Class of 1937 Scholarship A limited number of scholarships are available for the 2020-2021 school year from funds donated by members of the Purdue Class of 1937 in support of current students.  Criteria for determining recipients of this scholarship include: Leadership, Character, and Scholarship.… Read more Class of 1937 Scholarship & the Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Award →

ABE 591: Machine Learning & High-Performance Computing for Digital Ag & Biological Engineering; Part 1: Algorithms, resilient data lakes, & analytics at the edge

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Dr. Somali Chaterji (Assistant Professor, Department of Ag and Biological Engineering, Purdue University) will be offering a one-credit data science & data engineering course for non-computer science majors titled: ABE 591: “Machine Learning & High-Performance Computing for Digital Ag & Biological Engineering; Part 1: Algorithms, resilient data lakes, & analytics at the edge”. This course is about data stories, data lakes, and algorithms that will provide the conceptual and foundational bases for machine learning (ML) applied to genomics, digital agriculture, and IoT, to name a few domains. These are some… Read more ABE 591: Machine Learning & High-Performance Computing for Digital Ag & Biological Engineering; Part 1: Algorithms, resilient data lakes, & analytics at the edge →

Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions at Bumsoo Han’s Research Group

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We are looking for motivated students who are interested in research in biomechanical engineering and biomaterials. The groups research aims to develop new biomaterials and tissue models using microfluidics and 3D printing technologies. These models are used to quantitatively measure cellular processes, discover new drugs, and test drug formulations for effective delivery. For Spring 2020, we are looking for students for following projects: Development of new hybrid hydrogel-elastomer materials 3D printed tumor-on-chip microfluidic platforms for high throughput drug screening Strong background in mechanical engineering disciplines are desired. These include thermal… Read more Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions at Bumsoo Han’s Research Group →

SURF Updates

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The Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) would like to update you on the new timeline for SURF applications and priorities for the College. Here are some changes to SURF 2020: Participation no longer restricted to junior standing students.  Starting 2020 application cycle, EURO will have mechanisms to prepare students to engage in research by going through a basic competency program (Pre-SURF) in the Spring or Fall.  New application window will open December 15, 2019 – February 1, 2020 for students to apply.  Faculty evaluations will be ongoing through end of… Read more SURF Updates →

NRO Overview Presentation by Byron Knight, Chief Scientist, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPRP) is hosting Dr. Byron Knight, Chief Scientist, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), on campus next Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Dr. Knight will present a general overview of the NRO from 10:15-11:15am in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC), Room 3090. All faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend. Topics include the history and role of the NRO, its mission, and employment and research opportunities within their organization. Dr. Knight is a US Department of Defense Intelligence Senior Leader, currently serving as… Read more NRO Overview Presentation by Byron Knight, Chief Scientist, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) →