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Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS)

We apply simulation and visualization to solve real world problems and create innovative solutions for industry, education and the community.

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CIVS Impacts

We work with faculty, students, industry and the community to develop innovative solutions for a wide variety of issues. We’ve collaborated with more than 160 external organizations, producing more than $40 million in savings.

See Our Impact

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CIVS is not only continuing to create a tremendous learning environment and experience for students, but they’re using technology resources to help our industry and others in a way that is both relevant and insightful
Violet Sistovaris
Former Executive Vice President & President, NIPSCO

Resources

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Meet CIVS

Who We Are

The diverse backgrounds of the CIVS staff help us to tackle a multitude of research and development projects.

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Meet Our Consortium

Steel Manufacturing and Visualization Consortium

CIVS has founded the Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium to advance the steel manufacturing industry by addressing major technological and related barriers.

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View CIVS Projects and Collaborations

A Broad Portfolio

CIVS projects span a large catalog. See what we’ve accomplished with highlighted projects.

News & Announcements

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Industrious: Why Trailblazer Chenn Zhou Isn’t Worried About AI Disruption in Steel Manufacturing

Chenn Zhou, Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) founding director and NIPSCO Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation at PNW, recently sat down for a Q&A interview with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.

Purdue Northwest Unveils Plan to Establish Major Quantum Commercialization Center as Part of Hammond’s Revitalization Effort

Purdue University Northwest will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy.

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Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year

PNW’s 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.