Two dozen executives from the world's biggest semiconductor companies convened at #Purdue 's Birck Nanotechnology Center seeking solutions to the country's desperate shortage of microelectronics engineers. Here's what they found. ⬇️ wapo.st/3D6iYxs

BREAKING: For the second year in a row, #Purdue is the only university named to Fast Company’s list of Brands That Matter. Purdue is one of just 13 repeat brands from last year’s inaugural list and one of only two Indiana organizations. #FCBrandAwards fastcompany.com/90796737/educa…

Researchers in Purdue Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering have been making advancements in areas like drug delivery, eye health, prosthetic sockets. They are improving quality of life through pioneering scientific discoveries. #TechTuesday #Purdue #Innovation

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The United States wants to build its own computer chips again but not enough workers know how. Purdue is one of several universities racing to expand education. wapo.st/3VNc7BL

Purdue University's plans to rapidly expand semiconductor education & fill the workforce gap are underway as they are rolling out new courses & labs for undergraduates, a new masters program & a push to place students in chip internships during their first few years of college.

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Purdue University races to expand semiconductor education to fill yawning #workforce gap that threatens reshoring effort.

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For the second year in a row, Purdue ranked #6 in the world for number of utility patents. Purdue Research Foundation received 169 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, more than any other college in Indiana or the Big Ten Conference. purdue.university/3D4h3el

Tomorrow is our next Coffee at Convergence. Join us as we learn more about #LeanSixSigma from Jim Handy, and how it can help your business. Purdue University Purdue Engineering Purdue MEP #LeanManufacturing #ProjectManagement

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Researchers at Purdue University don't stop when it comes to tackling the toughest challenges. They keep trying to create solutions for meaningful change. Purdue OTC website showcases those inventions.

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Announcing the new #Purdue Institute for National Security, an interdisciplinary center to attract worldwide talent, advance national security and grow the defense ecosystem at and around the West Lafayette campus. bit.ly/3ESY5Z8

Commercial software provider AnalySwift & Purdue University researcher Wenbin Yu will create a computer design tool for next-gen materials. #STTR contract from NASA allows them to move quickly from ideation to a government-endorsed tool. Read more: bit.ly/3VAIlQr

Automotive, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing & transportation industries rely on expertise of #LeanSixSigma . Oct 21 Jim Handy, a senior industry advisor at Purdue University, identifies cost effective solutions for small business.

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The Purdue Cancer Center translates ideas into innovative technology & therapeutics that improve lives. With multiple drugs in pipelines, hundreds of patents & many active clinical trials, Purdue University is hammering down cancer.

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Learn more about Christina Ferreira's #innovative work at Purdue University's Metabolite Profiling Facility in the Bindley Bioscience Center, what's on her reading list and how she decompresses after a long day in this #Take6 profile: bit.ly/3eug5yc

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Join us on Wednesday, October 19 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at the Convergence Center, 101 Foundry Drive, West Lafayette.

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