A PNW student does research in the lab.

Research

PNW faculty and students work together to answer important questions, from the origin of the universe to the best way to recruit math teachers.

PNW Professor Maged Mikhail works with a student on a yellow mechatronics machine.

PNW Designated as the Third Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in Indiana

This designation acknowledges public research universities with strong evidence of collaboration with public and private sector partners to support economic development, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer talent and workforce development, and community development.

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PNW scientist Lindsey Gielda

One of the powerful things about research, especially in the sciences, is that engaging with faculty members in research projects really allows students to apply knowledge that they’re learning in the classroom.”

Dr. Lindsay Gielda, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Additional Resources

Northwest Indiana Robotic Telescope

Research Centers

Building Knowledge

From astronomy to water, PNW’s diverse research centers drive a deeper understanding of the world around us.

Students researching on a laptop

Student Research

Practical experience

PNW provides hands-on opportunities for students to explore their passions.

Student showing his research board

Internal Funding

Research Support

Explore PNW funding to advance faculty research and scholarship.

Faculty Research Day Panel

Research Board

promotion and ADVISING

See the infrastructure for promoting faculty and student research.

Research News

Julia Rogers

PNW Nursing faculty member named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Julia Rogers, associate professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, was named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest distinctions for professional nurses.

Students gather with their NASA Rover outside of the School of Engineering trailer.

PNW students earn recognitions during spring competitions

Several student organizations within the College of Engineering and Sciences participated in regional, national and international competitions in spring 2025, earning awards for their academic talents and collaboration.

Rey Barretto (left) and Charles Steele (right)

PNW faculty members contribute to innovation addressing water contamination

Professors from multiple Purdue locations, cross-disciplinary students and industry have all joined together with a singular focus: safer water.

Sep 08

Successful Grant Writing Strategies

Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for a workshop on successful grant writing strategies.

Sep 24

Research Security and Export Control at Purdue

Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for a workshop on research security and export control at Purdue.

Oct 09

Identifying Grant Opportunities and Funder Priorities

Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for a workshop on identifying grant opportunities and funder priorities.

Oct 30

Mastering Electronic Grant Management Systems at Purdue: PERA, AIMS & RAD

Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for a workshop on Mastering Electronic Grant Management Systems at Purdue: PERA, AIMS & RAD.