Purdue University alumnus and serving astronaut Commander Mark L. Polansky has committed to share his experiences at the 13th annual Purdue Space Day to be held on Purdue's West Lafayette campus on Saturday, November 8th 2008.

The names of 49 Purdue University professors were added to the Book of Great Teachers, which honors outstanding teaching faculty who has demonstrated sustained excellence in the classroom.

Professors Steven Collicott and James Longuski were inducted August 28, 2008. "These professors are passionate about teaching and are making a difference in the lives of students both inside and outside the classroom," Woodson said. "This honor reflects our commitment to excellence in teaching and the faculty that embody this every day."

US News & World Report has released this year's national rankings of undergraduate programs.

The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics ranking for this year is at #4, up from #6 last year.

Training grads for aerospace & defense positions is a tough challenge. See how No. 1 Purdue changed their approach to meet industry needs.

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a flying train?
Don't head to the eye doctor just yet. A team of Purdue students entering the Chicago Red Bull Flugtag next month have built what they hope to be a flying Boilermaker Special, and they plan to launch it off a 30-foot-high platform over Lake Michigan.

The program brings faculty together with business innovators and introduces entrepreneurship ideas in the classroom.

As we are now in the season of Severe Weather, please familiarize yourself with our Shelter-in-Place and Emergency Assembly Area Locations. More information is available at the AAE Safety website.