Benton Struchtemeyer, a sophomore studying aeronautical and astronautical engineering, combined his passions for civil service and the “fastest and loudest” space projects the Innovation for Public Service Industry Knowledge Certificate, a collaborative curriculum from the Office of Professional Practice and the NobleReach Foundation.

IFI, launched in 2004 in West Lafayette, supports the talent search process with Indiana high-tech startup companies and offers cost-share benefits for intern stipends.

Eight alumni were honored for contributions to Purdue University's Cooperative Education Program, offered by the Office of Professional Practice.

Evans family has Co-op Program connection.

More than 640 Purdue students networked with over 60 employers at the Engineering, Science and Tech Connect Career Fair Sept. 30 at the Campus Center in Indianapolis.

The Office of Professional Practice's Cooperative Education and internship offerings help the university move up a spot in the rankings.