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.@PurdueResFound is on the verge of a breakthrough decades in the making: the location of Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. Learn about Earhart’s history at Purdue and examine the new evidence guiding this journey. ⬇️ purdue.university/3I43EI5
Fifty-six years after his historic first steps on the moon, Neil Armstrong still inspires us to pursue our own ambitious dreams. 🚀 Introducing the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, celebrating the pioneers who are shaping humanity’s future beyond Earth. ⬇️ purdue.university/3ICwmA4
This is where #Purdue and @rollsroycegroup are defining what’s next in aerospace. Learn more. ⬇️ purdue.university/46U7f5x
The award aims to inspire current & future generations to the most innovative edges of space discovery, recognizing those willing to take the small steps that lead to #TheNextGiantLeap.
At an event in DC this evening, the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing, Purdue University announces a new Neil Armstrong Space Prize to be awarded starting next year to honor innovation, discovery and human achievement in spaceflight.
The Neil Armstrong Space Prize is to be the premier global honor in space advancement, recognizing three categories of excellence in the field: innovation, discovery and human achievement. The inaugural awards will be presented in 2026. purdue.university/4nZecsn
Veteran @NASA astronaut Jerry Ross leads proud members of the #Purdue Cradle of Astronauts in announcing the important Neil Armstrong Space Prize award “that will go to the pioneers who will help us make our next giant leaps in space exploration.”
#Purdue alum Lindsay Aitchison of @NASA's Mars Campaign Office is encountering Boilermakers at every level of NASA, pushing the boundaries of scientific and technical research to explore space. 🚀
Space pioneers Purdue’s Bill Crossley, U.S. Space Force’s Gillian Bussey & Mike Moses of @virgingalactic discuss keys to finding the best future pathways in space exploration, space economy & national defense. Discussion led by commercial astronaut/Purdue alum Sirisha Bandla.
From Purdue President Mung Chiang: Small steps become giant leaps! Purdue is answering the call for the endless space frontier with initiatives championing groundbreaking research in all fields & partnerships that elevate the nation. #TheNextGiantLeap
Tonight in Washington, D.C., #Purdue will make a significant announcement. Get ready to recognize the brightest stars of space research, exploration and industry both now and in the future. Follow along this evening on @LifeAtPurdue.
Boilermakers have built a rich legacy in space exploration. 🌙🚀 Stay tuned today as Purdue makes more space history.
“If you want to be in sports, Indianapolis is the place to be.” Just in time for the @WNBA All-Star game, Jeanne Boyd, executive director of sport management, joins #ThisIsPurdue to explain why Indy is the perfect city to host major sporting events. purdue.university/4dDzWVX
Catch up on the latest campus stories in Purdue News Weekly: 🏎️ Society of Automotive Engineers races to its best summer ever 🚀 #Purdue creates new space engineering degrees program 🏈 @BoilerFootball Fan Day set for Aug. 2 These and more: purdue.university/40Yew0t
We’ll never know the full impact of Apollo 11. It was one of humankind’s greatest achievements. But it’s impossible to know how many giant leaps were inspired by Purdue alum Neil Armstrong’s small steps on the moon. Read more about Armstrong’s legacy. ⬇️ purdue.university/3GLEKww
The @IndianaFever are hosting the @WNBA All-Star Game — and Olivia West has a courtside seat. Learn how the @PurdueAgEcon alum became the Fever’s in-game host at @GainbridgeFH. ⬇️ purdue.university/44vevlV
Just announced! 📣 #Purdue University and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have signed an agreement advancing a transformative research partnership focused on national security and cutting-edge technologies. purdue.university/4lF9LS4
What would you pack if you were traveling to space? We recently learned Neil Armstrong’s answer to that question when his Apollo 11 Personal Preference Kit (PPK) manifest became available. The full list is available at the Purdue Archives website. ⬇️ purdue.university/4528w9r
“What is a bass drum?” 👀 Or should we say THE Big Bass Drum. 👏 Who saw this @PurdueBands feature on @Jeopardy last night?
#TheNextGiantLeap? Launching the nation’s first Comprehensive Space Engineering Degrees Program. Including master’s & undergraduate options, the program will equip the next generation of engineers to tackle the complexities of modern space systems. purdue.university/3TCtdm1
What are radiopharmaceuticals? Purdue has launched a degree in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing to meet growing demand for targeted cancer therapies and diagnostics, but what is this fast-evolving field? #PurdueOneHealth youtu.be/iEZuV-dQgB4?si…
#Purdue serves a strong community of military-affiliated students and veterans. Morgan Gamble, director of the Dorothy Stratton Veteran and Military Success Center, knows what they need — because she’s one of them. Learn more about her story. ⬇️ purdue.university/3IHUf96
