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.
Our Impact By the Numbers
- $8.9 million in research expenditures (2017)*
- $34.7 million in external proposals (2019-20 FY)
- $6.4 million in external awards (2019-20 FY)
- 82 external grants awarded (2019-20 FY)
*2017 data based on NSF NCSES Survey
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.”
Additional Resources
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.
Oversight and Support
See the infrastructure for promoting faculty and student research.
Research News
Amanda Zelechoski is helping to build capacity and synergy in mental health training at PNW
Psychology professor Amanda Zelechoski’s came to PNW’s Department of Psychology in fall 2021 to fulfill a long-term goal: putting a dent in the concerning shortage of mental health assessment resources and training opportunities in Northwest Indiana.
Purdue University Northwest professor receives Fulbright Award
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member, Maureen Mascha, associate professor of Accounting, has received a Fulbright Award to conduct research related to sustainability reporting and textual data analytics at the University of Vaasa in Finland.
PNW Receives Generous $3 Million Gift for Future Impact Lab
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) alumnus and donor David Roberts and wife Susan Roberts generously gifted $3 million for a planned transformational Impact Lab. The Roberts Impact Lab at PNW will be a workspace for entrepreneurship, innovation and education collaboration.