This Is Purdue
This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, This is Purdue aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty, and alumni taking small steps toward their giant leaps, and inspiring others to do the same.
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Purdue Polytechnic High School
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Engineering Opportunities
<p>A cutting-edge, student-run organization, Purdue University’s Solar Racing Club has been building solar cars for 30 years. In time, the group has grown <span style="background-color: rgb(250, 254, 246);">into a thriving, innovative collegiate solar ...
6 min
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Puck, Yeah!
Active on campus since the early 1960s, Purdue University’s Hockey Club enjoys the enthusiastic support of students, alumni and sponsors. As a Division 3, ACHA collegiate-level organization, the Boilermakers compete within the Indiana Collegiate Hockey...
6 min
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Motoring Along
Purdue University students continue to put their design expertise to groundbreaking use. In this installment of “This Is Purdue,” we talk with Professor John Sullivan from Aeronautics and Astronautics, along with some talented engineering students who ...
8 min
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Purdue Gets Medieval
Dedicated in 2008, the 8-foot-tall “Unfinished Block P” sculpture on Purdue University’s campus serves as a permanent reminder that one’s educational journey never ends – that learning, in essence, is a lifelong process. The bronze sculpture, cast to a...
7 min
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Hidden Gems
The Purdue University campus is home to a diverse collection of sculptures — one that includes statues of individuals who have inspired students to commissioned pieces by internationally renowned artists. In this edition of “This Is Purdue,” we turn th...
12 min
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A Virtual Happy Holidays
A grand tradition at Purdue University, the PMO Christmas Show ushers in each holiday season through the gift of song. Due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, this year’s 87th annual show, aptly titled “A Different Kind of Christmas,” takes place ...
7 min
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Reimagined Campus Buildings
This is not your parents’ Purdue. When it comes to the way people learn, Purdue continues to push the boundaries and define the standard. Purdue’s 164-thousand-square-foot Wilmeth Active Learning Center is much more than another beautiful red-brick bui...
12 min
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Purdue Celebrations
The latest edition of “This Is Purdue” highlights two University celebrations. We begin our podcast with details regarding the various festivities surrounding Giant Leaps at Home – Purdue’s virtual 2020 Homecoming. We then spotlight the 25th birthday o...
9 min
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Hurling and Twirling
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Discover more about the Purdue Hurling Club and the Purdue Twirling Team.</span></p>
9 min
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On the Move
<p>In this episode, we discover more about the Purdue All-American Marching Band and the Reamer Club. Listen in!</p>
10 min
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Purdue Recreation and Sports Nutrition
<p>In this episode, you'll hear <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">about the Purdue CoRec and Sports Nutrition.</span></p>
12 min
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Faculty Discoveries
<p>In this episode we will learn more about Purdue Professors Michele Buzon and Randy Roberts.</p><p><br></p><p>These stories originally aired as part of the Boiler Bytes series.</p>
16 min
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Purdue Traditions
<p>In this episode we will learn more about the Founding of Purdue and the Wooden Jersey.</p><p><br></p><p>These stories originally aired as part of the Boiler Bytes series.</p>
17 min
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Sounds of Purdue
<p>In this episode, we will discover more about the Purdue Varsity Glee Club and Purdue’s Center for Global Soundscapes.</p>
15 min
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Purdue Legends
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">On this episode of This is Purdue, you will hear about two aviation legends from the Purdue family, Neil Armstrong and Amelia Earhart.</span></p>
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School Spirit
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Today on </span><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">This is Purdue</em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> you will hear about two nostalgic parts of Purdue’s history. First you will learn about Pur...
21 min
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Summer Vacation
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Jonathon Day, associate professor of hospitality and tourism management, is studying how to strike a balance for making tourism sustainable for future generations. Day says that sustainable tourism is about look...
12 min
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Your Work and Your Necessities During COVID-19
<p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Today on </span><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">This is Purdue</em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">, Olivea McCollins talks to </span><a href="https://krannert.purdue.edu/directory/bio.php?usern...
22 min
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Agriculture + Public Health
<p>A Purdue entomologist talks about why we need mosquitoes even though most of us would prefer they go away ... and how to keep them from biting us during the summer months. And, a food science expert answers questions about whether we can trust the f...
16 min
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Line Drives and Data Drives
In this episode, we talk data science. A first-year student explains how he’s sharing baseball statistics online and connecting with other sports-starved fans while the COVID-19 pandemic puts organized sports on hold. We also highlight the Integrative ...
15 min
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It's in Our DNA
We highlight a Purdue alumnus who has received national recognition for his impact as a science teacher. Also, a Purdue alumna shares how she moved science research forward on national and global scales.
20 min
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Science at Work
<p>We highlight a Purdue biochemistry professor and his team's work to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, a father and son team share how their startup can help elderly patients suffering from hip fractures.</p>
19 min
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Soaring High
A Purdue staff member passionately champions women’s contributions to engineering and we highlight a Purdue alumnus who co-created a flight communication training app.
18 min
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With Your Health In Mind
Can FDA-approved drugs treat antibiotic-resistant infections? We talk with a Purdue professor whose work is aimed at answering that question, and we learn about the important cancer-fighting work of the Purdue Center for Cancer Research from the center...
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