This Is Purdue
by Purdue University
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About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 162 episodes
- Why Are Grocery Prices High? The Story Behind Inflation and Supply Chains · 39 min · Episode 155In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Trey Malone, the Boehlje Chair in Managerial Economics for Agribusiness and associate professor of agricultural economics at…
- The Hobby Revival: Creativity, Nostalgia and Community · 50 min · Episode 154In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Haley Larsen (PhD English ’21), story lead of marketing and measurement at Pinterest. As a storytelling expert and creative…
- Finding Amelia: Part 4 | The Search for Amelia Earhart’s Missing Plane · 34 minIn the final episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Steve Schultz, Purdue University’s senior vice president and general counsel. As a field assistant on the search…
- Finding Amelia: Part 3 | Uncovering Amelia Earhart’s Rare Artifacts and Memorabilia · 21 minIn the third episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Katey Watson, the France A. Córdova Archivist of Purdue Archives and Special Collections. Katey manages Purdue…
- Finding Amelia: Part 2 | Amelia Earhart’s Plane” · 13 minIn the second episode of “Finding Amelia,” we’re talking to Chad Pittman, president and CEO of the Purdue Research Foundation. He shares the story behind Amelia Earhart’s famed…
- Finding Amelia: Part 1 | Who Was Amelia Earhart? · 23 minOn what would’ve been Amelia Earhart’s 129th birthday — July 24, 2026 — the Purdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute announced a renewed joint effort to…
- Why Focus Feels Harder Today and How To Train Your Brain · 55 min · Episode 153In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to two professors in the Daniels School of Business: Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the…
- The Future of Sports Careers: From the NFL Fan Experience to Data Analytics · 41 min · Episode 152In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Stephanie Pemberton (BA communication ’05), senior vice president of marketing for the Indianapolis Colts. For over 20…
- Is TikTok Lying to You About Protein? The Truth About Nutrition Trends · 33 min · Episode 151In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Link (BS dietetics/health, fitness and nutrition ’11, MS health and kinesiology ’19), assistant athletics director of…
- Hall of Fame Quarterback Drew Brees on Leadership and Life Beyond the NFL · 48 min · Episode 150In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to record-setting quarterback Drew Brees (BS industrial management ’01, HDR business ’26), who on Aug. 8 will be inducted into…
- America at 250: Mitch Daniels on Higher Education, Free Speech and Democracy · 27 minIn this special episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mitch Daniels, interim president of Purdue University, in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Daniels served…
- So You Want to Be a Content Creator? Why a College Degree Is Still Important · 43 min · Episode 149In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lindsay Veremis Perrault, director of co-curricular engagement and lecturer for the Brian Lamb School of Communication. As…
- How Speedway, Indiana, Became the Racing Capital of the World and the Home of the Indy 500 · 30 min · Episode 148In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Nick Sturgeon (MS cybersecurity and trusted systems ’15), Speedway Town Council member and former council president. As a…
- The Science Behind Modern Fashion: Engineering, Fabrics and Sustainability · 43 min · Episode 147In 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…
- True Crime, Cold Cases and the ‘CSI’ Effect: A Forensic Science Deep Dive · 42 min · Episode 146In 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…
- Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience · 22 min · Episode 145In 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…
- In 49 Other States, It’s Just Basketball — Why Indiana Loves the Game · 39 min · Episode 144In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mark Montieth, author and sports journalist. Mark is a renowned basketball historian with a decades-long career reporting…
- Bracketology 101: How To Build a Winning Tournament Bracket · 35 min · Episode 143In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jerry Palm (BS computer science ’85), a nationally recognized bracketology savant. Jerry was previously the lead…
- The State of Student Well-being: What Gen Z and Gen Alpha Need Now · 37 min · Episode 142In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life. Beth is a national thought leader on student mental health and has…
- Purdue Athletics Director Mike Bobinski on the Evolving World of College Sports · 45 min · Episode 141In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University. Mike has been at…
