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 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.
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.”
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Building Knowledge
From astronomy to water, PNW’s diverse research centers drive a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Practical experience
PNW provides hands-on opportunities for students to explore their passions.
promotion and ADVISING
See the infrastructure for promoting faculty and student research.
Research News
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.
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.
Two PNW students named 2025 Purdue Military Family Research Institute Focus Forward Fellows
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students who are veterans have earned the distinguished honor of serving as 2025 Focus Forward Fellows with Purdue West Lafayette’s Military Family Research Institute.
Research Events
Sep 08
Office of Research Training (Session One)Join the Office of Research on Monday, September 8, 2025, for a training session about Successful Grant Writing Strategies with West Lafayette.
Sep 24
Office of Research Training (Session Two)Join the Office of Research on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for a training session about Research Security and Export Control training with West Lafayette.
Oct 09
Office of Research Training (Session Three)Join the Office of Research on October 9, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a training session about Identifying Grant Opportunities and Funder Priorities.
Oct 30
Office of Research Training (Session Four)Join the Office of Research on October 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a training session about Best Practices in Grant Expense Processing.