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
Nov 13
Holiday Party and Job Interview Etiquette: The Complete Playbook
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member. Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it was donated ... Show More
56m 12s
Oct 30
Lessons in Leadership and Loyalty From Purdue Men’s Basketball
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to P.J. Thompson, assistant coach for Purdue men’s basketball. During his time at Purdue, P.J. (BS organizational leadership ’18), was a three-year starter on the team and helped the Boilermakers win the 2017 Big Ten Championship ... Show More
45m 4s
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