In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re discussing the return of commercial flights to the Purdue University Airport and highlighting the university’s renowned history in aviation.
Listen as Adam Baxmeyer (BS aviation administration ’02; MPA ’22, Purdue Global), director of the Purdue University Airport, and Rob Wynkoop, vice president of Auxiliary Ser ... Show More
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The Science Behind Modern Fashion: Engineering, Fabrics and Sustainability
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Bright (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’11), founder and principal consultant of Torus, an innovative textile consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon. As a Purdue alumna and leader at the intersection of science and ... Show More
42m 50s
Apr 16
True Crime, Cold Cases and the ‘CSI’ Effect: A Forensic Science Deep Dive
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Krystal Hans, director of forensic science and assistant professor of forensic entomology at Purdue University. As the only board-certified forensic entomologist in the Midwest, Krystal is a well-known expert in her field. And ... Show More
41m 48s
Apr 3
Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis – home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director and chief operating officer, and Julie Roe Lach, ... Show More
21m 50s
Dec 2024
829 Aviation Education
A longtime educator discusses getting an aviation education. In the news, companies partner to address corporate aviation safety and security, an A321 engine shutdown after a birdstrike, a proposal to remove ATC from the FAA, and when pigs fly. Also, notable flybys, AI flight con ... Show More
1h 37m
Sep 2024
Cyber Security Trends and Tips
Join us on the latest episode of Aviation Tech Talks with host, Jim Boccarossa, as we soar into the world of aviation technology! In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial topic of cybersecurity with expert guest, Sagar Pandya, co-founder of Middle Ground Technologies. Disco ... Show More
31m 27s
Nov 2024
Space Policy Edition: NASA at a Crossroads
<p>Norm Augustine, the distinguished aerospace industry veteran behind numerous influential studies, joins the show to discuss “NASA at a Crossroads,” the new report that raises alarm bells for NASA’s workforce, infrastructure, and technology capabilities.</p> <p>Augustine, who c ... Show More
56m 12s
Apr 2025
Atypical Ep. 10: Innovations in Sustainable Aviation - Insights from the Airbus Summit
Did you know that airplanes can run on waste cooking oil, municipal solid waste, forestry waste, and even algae in the form of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)? Well, they can. Biomimicry, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), and aircrafts inspired by GEESE? Learn about some of th ... Show More
1h 4m