Podcast Episodes

Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Jeopardy!’ with Purdue’s Super-Champion Adriana Harmeyer

Episode 114

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Adriana Harmeyer, clinical assistant professor and archivist for university history, and “Jeopardy!” super-champion.  

In May and June 2024, Adria…

Published on 1 year ago

Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Sports Engineering and Its Impact on the Olympic Games With Jan-Anders Mansson

Episode 113

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jan-Anders Mansson, executive director of the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center and Distinguished Professor of Materials and Chemical Engineerin…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Entrepreneur Beth Bostwick Discusses Her Passion for Purdue Innovates and Her Hopes for Boilermakers in Startup Culture

Episode 112

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth Bostwick, serial entrepreneur and author. 

As a prominent entrepreneur and mentor within Purdue Innovates, Beth (MS human resources ’89) prov…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Hasler and David Umulis Discuss Purdue’s New Indianapolis Campus

Episode 111

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dan Hasler, chief operating officer, and David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer, of Purdue University in Indianapolis. 

As P…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Dean, Mentor, Boilermaker: Celebrating Willie Reed and His Lasting Legacy on the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Episode 110

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Willie Reed, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.  

Join us as we celebrate Reed’s legacy as he prepares to step down after…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Future of Purdue Airport’s Commercial Flight Service and the History Behind Purdue Aviation

Episode 109

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…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Making of the Indy 500: Meet the Boilermakers Behind the Scenes of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’

Episode 108

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to three Boilermakers who work behind the scenes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to execute “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” — the Indianapolis…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Astronaut Panel from the Total Solar Eclipse Event at IMS, Presented by Purdue University

Episode 107

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts: Sirisha Bandla (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’11), Drew Feustel (BS solid earth s…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Kokomo Winery Owner Erik Miller on His Entrepreneurship Journey and How He Honors His Boilermaker Roots in Sonoma County

Episode 106

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Erik Miller, owner and winemaker of Kokomo Winery and Breaking Bread Winery.  

Listen as Erik (BS organizational leadership ’99) shares the journe…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

PGA Tour Player Adam Schenk Reflects on Purdue Golf Career, Playing Professionally and His First Invite to the Masters

Episode 105

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to PGA Tour golfer Adam Schenk. 

Adam is a Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business alum and former first-team All-Big Ten Purdue men’s golfer, wh…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago