Purdue’s Executive Vice President for Research & Leadership Have Productive Visit to CIVS & PNW

On December 3, CIVS welcomed Purdue’s Executive Vice President for Research Dan DeLaurentis, Chief Program Development Officer Lawrence Buja, Associate Vice President of Research Integrity, Compliance & Care, Research Integrity Officer Jamie Mohler, and Associate Vice President, Sponsored Program Services, Senior Intellectual Property Officer Ken Sandel. CIVS’s Journey in Smart Manufacturing and effective structure of the steel consortium SMSVC were highlighted, followed by demos and discussions of multiple CIVS & SMVC projects for the steel industry, workforce development, and safety.

Dan and his team also gave a presentation to over 40 PNW leaders, faculty and staff. His presentation focused on Purdue’s Office of Research including strategic initiatives, Purdue’s AI research impact, and diversified research funding. Ken Sandel highlighted Sponsored Program Services, and Jamie Mohler highlighted research integrity, compliance & care.