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The Department of Computer Science- leader in research & education in the computer science fields.

10/30/2026

What does it take to build the career and life you want?

Join alumnus, Sean Higgins, for an honest conversation about finding purpose, navigating a career in tech and making room for the experiences that matter most. With more than 35 years of experience in information technology, Sean brings a unique perspective on career growth, work-life balance and living with greater intention.

Come ready to reflect, ask questions and consider what a meaningful career and life could look like for you.

📅 : Fri, Nov 6
⏰ : 3:00 - 4:00 pm
📍: LWSN 1106

10/30/2026

Purdue Computer Science continues to rise in the rankings.

Our undergraduate computer science program is now ranked No. 14 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, up from No. 16 last year.

As AI continues to reshape the field, Purdue CS is preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing world through rigorous computing education, innovative research and opportunities to apply their skills to real-world challenges.

Read more about our latest rankings: https://purduesci.com/3VKKBJl

10/30/2026

🧑‍🚀 Incoming transmission for Indiana fifth graders!

Purdue 1 crew member and Purdue alum Flo Stahura has a message for Hoosier students who are ready to think big about space.

There's still time to enter the Purdue 1 Indiana Essay Competition! Whether on their own with the help of a parent or guardian or through their classroom, fifth graders can write about how they could use a favorite school subject, hobby or skill to help a space mission crew succeed. One winner per county receives a personalized Purdue 1 mission patch.

Know a Hoosier fifth grader? Press play together, then share! Essays are due Nov. 30: https://bit.ly/purdue-1-essay

10/29/2026

Assistant Professor Joseph Campbell earned the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Young Faculty Award. The award supports Campbell’s research on helping robots learn new skills more efficiently by combining information from instructional materials, such as manuals, tutorials, and videos, with hands-on experience.

Congratulations, Joseph! 🎊

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3WSEVNW

10/29/2026

Assistant Professor Rohan Paleja earned a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award. This award supports Paleja's research on new methods for ensuring teams of autonomous artificial intelligence agents operate safely and remain aligned with human goals.

Congratulations Rohan! 🎊

Click link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4zb9hJV

10/28/2026

From experimenting with new tools to tackling real-world challenges, AI Forge gives students a chance to put their AI knowledge to use.

Purdue CS Ph.D. student and AI Forge teaching assistant Eylon emphasizes the value of applying AI in real-world projects. Through hands-on experience with emerging tools and workflows, students develop practical skills and learn how to approach new technologies with confidence.

AI Forge helps Purdue students connect AI knowledge with real-world applications. Learn more about the program and Spring 2027 opportunities: https://purduesci.com/4B5M25s

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10/27/2026

🚂 Celebrating research excellence at Purdue! Weiruo Zhang- faculty member of both Biological Sciences and Computer Science- has received the 2026 Showalter Early Career Award.

Her current research is “Decoding spatial metabolic-immune niches as predictive biomarkers of immunotherapy response in non-small cell lung cancer”.

Read more about the awards and her work: https://purduesci.com/4iLccST

10/24/2026

Help your student take their first step toward Purdue. Save these dates and encourage them to stay on track.
The application process begins here: https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/guide/

10/23/2026

Paws what you’re doing — check out our photo gallery from Purdue Science Deans and Dogs! 🐾 More than 260 Purdue families, students and science enthusiasts joined us for an afternoon of furry friends, tailgate fun and robotic dogs. From puppy love to cool robotics demos, it was a paws-itively great time! Check out the highlights: https://purduescience.exposure.co/deans-and-dogs-2026

10/23/2026

TEDxPurdueU is bringing Y Combinator to Purdue for the first time!
Y Combinator (YC) is one of the world's most prestigious startup accelerators, having backed companies like OpenAI, Airbnb, DoorDash, Reddit, and Twitch
Join us on October 26, 2026, at 5:30 PM for an exclusive fireside chat with Harsh*ta Arora, Partner at Y Combinator, as we explore the world of startups, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build the next big thing.
We'll also have free food and official YC swag for attendees!
Whether you're building a startup, thinking about starting one, or simply interested in entrepreneurship, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Register now: https://tedxpurdueu.org/yc-event

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305 N University Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907

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+17654940669

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http://www.cs.purdue.edu/

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