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Days of Discovery

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 PNW Days of Discovery, Purdue Northwest’s annual symposium showcasing research, scholarship and creative activities. We appreciate everyone who came to support our students, faculty and staff on their presentations.

Brian Murphy stands with his arms crossed in front of nitrogen container

2025 Keynote Speaker

Brian T. Murphy, Ph.D.

“Discovering New Natural Product Drug Leads from Bacteria – While Partnering with Middle School Students!”

Keynote Session Details

Days of Discovery 2025

Two students stand in front of a research poster at an academic event. They are smiling and wearing conference badges. Other attendees and posters are visible in the background.

CHESS students pose with poster on the evolution of Corrido music in the USA.

Niaz Latif in a suit stands at a podium, speaking into a microphone and clapping. He is wearing glasses and a name badge.

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Niaz Latif, gives remarks during the Faculty Reception.

A group of faculty and staff stand in a room with high tables, conference materials and refreshments during days of discovery

Faculty members mingling during Faculty Reception.

PNW Provost Marie Mora speaks into a microphone

Provost Mora remarks on the 2024-2025 research accomplishments at PNW.

Ezra Mutai sits at a table and speaks into a hand-held microphone.

Panelists Ezra Mutai and Matthew Bauman answer a question on their research within the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Amanda Zelechoski stands and speaks into a microphone.

Professor Amanda Zelechoski asks a question during the Faculty Panel.

Faculty speak during a research panel

Panelists and Moderator Jessica Ivy introduce themselves.

Days of Discovery keynote speaker Brian Murphy, stands at the front of a classroom.

Keynote Speaker Brian Murphy presents on his work discovering new antibiotics while working with middle schoolers.

Faculty, staff and students sit in a lecture style classroom

Students, faculty and staff alike attended Brian Murphy's keynote presentation.

Days of Discovery keynote speaker Brian Murphy, presents to a room.

Brian Murphy explains his discovery process in finding new drug leads.

Michael Zimmer shakes hands with Brian Murphy

Mike Zimmer presents Brian Murphy with a commemorative award following the Keynote Address.

Two people examining posters on the wall in a well-lit room.

Students share their research with each other in free moments.

People are engaged in conversation while examining a research poster at Days of Discovery

Honors College student presents on ILearn mathematics scores project.

Two people stand beside a poster featuring a table, smiling and engaging with the display.

College of Technology student presents on a Nano Lab Experience.

A group of people standing together in a room, engaged in conversation and interaction.

Even while offering two poster sessions and multiple presentation rooms, Alumni Hall is bustling and vibrant.

PNW faculty member Mary Beth Connelly checks into Days of Discovery

Office of Research staff provide name badges for faculty.

Two people engaged in conversation at days of discovery, surrounded by displays and projects.

College of Technology student presents on industrial automation.

Students show off their projects

Engineering students posing with their NASA Human Exploration Rover project.

People checking in at Days of Discovery

Student speaking with Office of Research at registration.

Students display their project vehicle

Engineering students maneuver in and out of the body of a Shell Eco Electric Vehicle.

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