What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jeanne Boyd, executive director of sport management and senior advisor to the provost.
Jeanne is a leader in the sports industry. As the former managing director of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, she leverages her unique experience and insights to pioneer Purdue University’s exciting new master’s program in sport management.
In this episode you will:
Learn more about the role this industry expert plays in an exciting new interdisciplinary master’s program in sport management, which has offerings in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis
Hear what Jeanne has to say about the wide variety of careers available to graduates of this program like sports marketing, venue management, AI and technology in sport — not to mention all the hands-on learning opportunities with Purdue Athletics, Indiana Sports Corp and others
Find out the range of disciplines, from communications to technology to education, that students can specialize in
Discover what makes Indianapolis such a unique ecosystem and the perfect host for large sporting events — and why that’s great for students
Go behind the scenes of the NCAA tournament and March Madness as Jeanne discusses her previous role and everything it takes to put on one of the largest collegiate sporting events of the year
Don’t miss this episode that dives into our new sport management program and what it takes to succeed in the sports industry.
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From Purdue to the Indy 500: How Alex Turner Landed His Dream Job at Dallara
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Turner, Purdue alum and design engineer at Dallara.
Alex is a 2022 graduate of Purdue’s motorsports engineering program and has used his skills and experience to earn his dream job at Dallara’s U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis, just steps away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — home of the Indy 500.
In this episode you will:
Learn about the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis and the opportunities available to students through the new Dallara partnership
Hear how his passion for IndyCar racing led him to the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis
Discover how Alex’s journey as a student in Indianapolis and his industry internships helped him land his current role at Dallara
Listen to exclusive stories from the IndyCar engineer, including his family ties to the Indy 500 and his favorite race-day memories of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”
Find out about the innovation and collaboration that goes into being a Dallara design engineer, including what a typical day in his life looks like
Learn about Dallara’s rich history with IndyCar as the exclusive chassis provider for every car on the grid since 2008
You don’t want to miss this special episode that takes you behind the scenes of the world’s fastest racing.
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Purdue Daniels School of Business Professor and Bestselling Author Cara Putman on Leadership, Guiding Students and Ethics
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Cara Putman, clinical associate professor at Purdue University and director of the Daniels School of Business’ Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business.
Cara is a visionary Boilermaker and leader in many fields — she graduated from college at 20 years old, earned a JD and MBA, and is an award-winning author. She’s called Purdue home for over 20 years and has dedicated her life to being an educator and mentor to hundreds of students at the Daniels School.
In this episode, you will:
Hear about Cara’s education journey from her hometown of North Platte, Nebraska, to law school to Purdue, and her successes along the way, including being a first-generation college student
Learn what first sparked her passions for law, politics and education
Discover how mentors inspired her to become a force for good and why she wants to do the same for students at Purdue
Find out about the study abroad programs she’s led and business classes she’s piloted at the Daniels School, including a core ethics course for undergraduate students
Gain insights into her incredible work at the Brock-Wilson Center, including how she’s helped grow the ambassador program from dozens to hundreds and guided students during their transition to the professional world
Discover how she hopes the business world will evolve in the years to come and how she’s preparing Boilermakers to tackle real-world ethical challenges
Hear about her experience as an accomplished fiction author, why she started writing as a teenager and how it helps energize her work at Purdue
You don’t want to miss this exciting episode with a Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award-winning professor who’s making a global impact for Boilermakers in business!
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Purdue President Mung Chiang Talks Pharma Innovation and AI at Fast Company Panel During SXSW
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re featuring the live Brands That Matter panel spotlighted at the Fast Company Grill during the annual SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas.
Purdue President Mung Chiang took the stage as a panelist for “Innovating What Matters: Driving Pharma Forward,” along with Sean Bruich, senior vice president of artificial intelligence and data at Amgen, and Tatyana Kanzaveli, chief operating officer of Open Health Network.
This special panel discussion was sponsored by Purdue University — a four-time recipient of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter distinction.
In this special recording moderated by Shibani Joshi, you will:
Learn about how the health care industry is using AI to improve the development and distribution of pharmaceuticals
Discover how Purdue and other pharmaceutical companies are leveraging cross-industry partnerships to drive innovation
Get to know how Purdue’s partnership with Eli Lilly and Company and Merck & Co. Inc. is driving opportunities in America’s Hard-Tech Corridor
Find out how technological advancements, including AI and research happening at Purdue, will shape the future of pharma
Don’t miss this special live episode that brought together pharmaceutical industry experts at one of the nation’s most esteemed festivals and conferences — SXSW.
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How Purdue is Using AI for Good — Computer Science Professor Alex Psomas Explains
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science.
Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve societal issues like food insecurity by outsourcing decision-making to AI — starting right here in Indiana.
In this episode, you will:
Gain key insights on AI and machine learning and see how algorithms have rapidly evolved and what it means for you.
Learn about his collaboration with the Indy Hunger Network and how he automated the redistribution of rejected food away from landfills and into food pantries.
Hear about the use of open source code, which can help other organizations around the country automate the distribution of vital resources like food.
Discover how Purdue’s pioneering computer science program and the Purdue Computes initiative are at the forefront of multidisciplinary AI research.
Hear about Alex’s journey from his home country of Greece to advancing his career in the U.S. and eventually becoming a Boilermaker.
Explore Alex’s encouraging approach to mentoring his students and how he’s committed to getting them excited about research.
Find out how awards from the National Science Foundation and Google have accelerated his research, forged collaborations with other faculty and inspired future work.
Don’t miss this episode featuring a Purdue professor and researcher who is using AI to fight hunger and support food pantries.
This Is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.
Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication graduate, and Indiana native Kate Young, This is Purdue aims to examine all of the incredible accomplishments of Boilermakers and their contributions to the world.
Join us every other Thursday as we interview students, faculty, and alumni taking small steps toward their giant leaps, and inspiring others to do the same.
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