Purdue Aviation Day is happening on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Purdue University Airport. The event is primed to have yet another record-breaking year after a huge uptick in attendance in 2024.
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Aviator siblings take flight as pilot, co-pilot
The James siblings just had their aviation education come full circle, flying together as pilot and co-pilot!
Polytechnic faculty, staff celebrated at college-wide annual awards (2024)
Read about the plethora of award-winning faculty and staff within the Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University's college for innovation in technology.
National institute awards grant to innovate engineering technology curriculum
Purdue Polytechnic faculty in multiple disciplines have been granted nearly $150,000 to generate new teaching modules for engineering technology students.
Polytechnic-led research project investigates stress symptoms, compares pilots vs. other college students
A team of four at Purdue, comprised of three Polytechnic researchers, one of whom is also a student, just released a novel study on college students and stress. Read more:
New avionics lab in development at Purdue Polytechnic
Two aviation professors who have been modernizing curriculum have unveiled their plan for a new avionics lab. This will put students in an experiential lab space, teaching them to work on critical flight control systems in the aviation industry.
Aviation Day 2024: The biggest spectacle in collegiate aviation soars to new heights
Join thousands of other fans for Purdue Aviation Day's massive yearly celebration, presented by Envoy Air, on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Polytechnic faculty among Purdue’s top innovators in 2024 patent rankings
As reported by Purdue News, Purdue Polytechnic faculty contributed to Purdue University’s position as one of the top patent-producing institutions in the United States, with Purdue ranking fourth nationally and seventh worldwide for patents received in 2024.
Polytechnic alumnus leaps into entrepreneurship after American Express, American Airlines careers
Joseph Pabst has had an illustrious career in the near-30 years since he first came to Purdue. With his new venture, he sets his sights even higher on a self-started entrepreneurial project. Read Joseph's incredible story of small steps to giant leaps:
Aviation alumnus named Super Bowl replay official
Purdue Polytechnic alumni are taking Giant Leaps—like Kevin Brown, an aviation grad who will play a crucial role in officiating the Super Bowl this SUnday: