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A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut
Purdue University fosters innovative research environments across diverse fields, including engineering, health, sustainability, and AI. Karen Plaut highlights the impact of these efforts not only within the academic sphere but also on global challenges, reflecting Purdue's commitment to solving real-world problems. Plaut emphasizes Purdue's strengths in translating research into practical solutions, underscoring its reputation as a leader in both academic rigor and community engagement.
Build Your Dream Tech Career with Purdue CS Professor Douglas Comer’s Advice
Douglas Comer advises students to view education as career-building, focusing on practical applications and foundational concepts. He emphasizes engaging in independent projects to showcase skills, securing early internships for experience, and building adaptable technical expertise. Instead of chasing trends, he advocates for problem-solving and a strong foundation for lasting success.
Purdue CS PhD Candidate Beatrice Bevilacqua Named MIT Rising Star
Beatrice Bevilacqua, a PhD candidate in computer science at Purdue University, was recently honored as an MIT Rising Star in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (ECCS). Bevilacqua’s work in Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) has attracted attention for its potential to drive progress in the field. Being recognized as a Rising Star, she reflects, is not only an acknowledgment of her achievements but a strong encouragement for her future pursuits in academia.
Purdue CS Professor Alex Psomas develops AI models for fair decision-making, recently applying them to food distribution in collaboration with the Indy Hunger Network. His system automates donations to food banks, optimizing resource allocation based on need and saving time. This award-winning research is funded by the NSF and Google AI.
A record-breaking six Purdue CS professors earned National Science Foundation Early CAREER Awards in 2024, creating more momentum for the department's world-changing research and education.
Purdue students use mathematics to forecast U.S. elections in real time
Students studying mathematics and computer science at Purdue University are using mathematical modeling to forecast the 2024 United States elections.