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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

FALL 2023 EVENTS

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

Fall 2023

Events

Back to Class

Friday, September 29

Registration will be at the top of the East staircase on the second floor.
Parking available in the Grant Street Parking Garage (request voucher at check-in)

Sign up and select your courses by September 15!

Register

Breakfast and registration // 7:30-8:20AM

Welcome // 8:20-8:35AM

Session 1 // 8:45–9:30AM

Engagement at Purdue:
Purdue’s Office of Engagement and Purdue for Life’s Alumni Engagement


Jillian Henry, Vice President of Engagement, Purdue for Life Foundation
Roberto Gallardo, Vice President of Engagement, Purdue University


Engage with Purdue! What does this mean? Find out the variety of ways you can engage with Purdue and its land-grant mission of connecting the university with communities and individuals in partnerships to make the world a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous place for all—at home and across the globe. Also, learn more about the six pillars of engagement with the Purdue for Life Foundation and how alumni can engage at any stage of their life. From economic development to 4H to lifelong learning, clubs, networks, and travel programs, there are countless ways to stay connected, get involved, and give back.

Engage with Purdue! What does this mean? Find out the variety of ways you can engage with Purdue and its land-grant mission of connecting the university with communities and individuals in partnerships to make the world a more equitable, resilient, and prosperous place for all—at home and across the globe. Also, learn more about the six pillars of engagement with the Purdue for Life Foundation and how alumni can engage at any stage of their life. From economic development to 4H to lifelong learning, clubs, networks, and travel programs, there are countless ways to stay connected, get involved, and give back.

Deepening Purdue’s Land-Grant Mission:
An Update on Purdue Global


Frank Dooley, Chancellor, Purdue Global


With the groundbreaking creation of Purdue Global in 2018, former President Mitch Daniels established Purdue as a national leader to educate the 40 million Americans with some college but no degree. Learn how Purdue has embraced Purdue Global as an integral part of our land-grant mission.

With the groundbreaking creation of Purdue Global in 2018, former President Mitch Daniels established Purdue as a national leader to educate the 40 million Americans with some college but no degree. Learn how Purdue has embraced Purdue Global as an integral part of our land-grant mission.

Purdue University’s Response to America’s Semiconductor Challenge


Mark Lundstrom, Chief Semiconductor Officer and Special Advisor to the President, and Don and Carol Scifres Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering


Semiconductor chips are everywhere—in our smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and appliances—and they make our increasingly powerful artificial intelligence possible. The U.S. Chips and Science Act aims to re-shore and reenergize semiconductor manufacturing. This talk is a look back on the development of this remarkable technology, a look ahead at the exciting new era of electronics that is beginning, and a discussion of how Purdue is helping the nation respond to its most important immediate challenge.

Semiconductor chips are everywhere—in our smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and appliances—and they make our increasingly powerful artificial intelligence possible. The U.S. Chips and Science Act aims to re-shore and reenergize semiconductor manufacturing. This talk is a look back on the development of this remarkable technology, a look ahead at the exciting new era of electronics that is beginning, and a discussion of how Purdue is helping the nation respond to its most important immediate challenge.

People Helping Animals Helping People:
Research That Impacts the World


Tim Lescun, Professor, Large Animal Surgery


The Center for Clinical and Translational Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine supports health care discoveries in the areas of clinical and translational research. Within One Health, veterinarians are uniquely situated to play a pivotal role in advancing health initiatives that benefit both animals and people.

The Center for Clinical and Translational Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine supports health care discoveries in the areas of clinical and translational research. Within One Health, veterinarians are uniquely situated to play a pivotal role in advancing health initiatives that benefit both animals and people.
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DIGITAL AGRICULTURE:
WORKING TO MEASURE EVERY TREE AND CROP ON THE PLANET


Songlin Fei, Professor, Chair of Remote Sensing and Director of the Center for Digital Forestry
Ankita Raturi, Assistant Professor of Agriculture & Biological Engineering
Mitch Tuinstra, Professor of Plant Breeding and Wickersham Chair of Excellence


Purdue College of Agriculture researchers are at the forefront of using data to improve global food security, protect our natural resources, and ensure a more sustainable future. Hear from three faculty members on how they are using digital agriculture in very different ways to make an impact today and into the future.

Purdue College of Agriculture researchers are at the forefront of using data to improve global food security, protect our natural resources, and ensure a more sustainable future. Hear from three faculty members on how they are using digital agriculture in very different ways to make an impact today and into the future.
Session 2 // 9:45–10:30AM

Purdue Innovates:
Fueling the Flight of Innovation


Tyler Mantel, Director, Startup Foundry


Purdue excels in its quest as the most innovative educational company in the world. Purdue Innovates is prepared to engage with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners to assist Boilermaker innovations, startups, and enterprises ready to forge ahead in their endeavors. Join us in harnessing Purdue’s unbridled entrepreneurial spirit. Learn about the next giant leap in innovation at Purdue.

Purdue excels in its quest as the most innovative educational company in the world. Purdue Innovates is prepared to engage with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners to assist Boilermaker innovations, startups, and enterprises ready to forge ahead in their endeavors. Join us in harnessing Purdue’s unbridled entrepreneurial spirit. Learn about the next giant leap in innovation at Purdue.

Purdue Fraternity, Sorority, and Cooperative Life


Brandon Cutler, Associate Dean of Students/Director of Fraternity, Sorority, and Cooperative Life


For almost 150 years, the fraternity, sorority, and cooperative community at Purdue University has offered valuable, life-affirming opportunities and powerful traditions that foster personal and professional growth and lifelong relationships. Today, Purdue boasts one of the nation’s largest fraternity, sorority, and cooperative communities, with over 6,300 students holding membership in more than 90 organizations. Boilermakers who once called a fraternity, sorority, or cooperative “home” will be reminded of the spirit of fun and the enduring bonds nurtured throughout their formative years at Purdue and learn more about current community trends, challenges, and opportunities.

For almost 150 years, the fraternity, sorority, and cooperative community at Purdue University has offered valuable, life-affirming opportunities and powerful traditions that foster personal and professional growth and lifelong relationships. Today, Purdue boasts one of the nation’s largest fraternity, sorority, and cooperative communities, with over 6,300 students holding membership in more than 90 organizations. Boilermakers who once called a fraternity, sorority, or cooperative “home” will be reminded of the spirit of fun and the enduring bonds nurtured throughout their formative years at Purdue and learn more about current community trends, challenges, and opportunities.

CoRobot:
AI and the Future of Shared Intelligence


Aniket Bera, Associate Professor, Computer Science, and Director, IDEAS Lab


This demonstration will provide an inspiring glimpse into the future of AI and robotics. Our research focuses on an advanced, nameless AI companion that highlights a progressive leap in emotional intelligence, collaboration, and companionship. This AI entity, designed for fluid and empathetic interactions, offers an intuitive and responsive user experience. Our focus is not only on how this cutting-edge technology can fit into our daily lives but also on how it can foster a harmonious symbiosis between humans and robots. Through the fields of machine learning, natural language processing, and affective computing, we aim to blur the lines between artificial and human intelligence, reinforcing an optimistic vision of the future.

This demonstration will provide an inspiring glimpse into the future of AI and robotics. Our research focuses on an advanced, nameless AI companion that highlights a progressive leap in emotional intelligence, collaboration, and companionship. This AI entity, designed for fluid and empathetic interactions, offers an intuitive and responsive user experience. Our focus is not only on how this cutting-edge technology can fit into our daily lives but also on how it can foster a harmonious symbiosis between humans and robots. Through the fields of machine learning, natural language processing, and affective computing, we aim to blur the lines between artificial and human intelligence, reinforcing an optimistic vision of the future.

The Intersection of Ethics and Your Business


Cara Putman, Director, Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Management


How do you keep your company from being profiled as the next scandal-ridden example? The Daniels School of Business has explored that question by studying how to more effectively teach ethics to undergraduates. Are you as prepared as our students? Find out in this interactive session with an award-winning faculty member and learn tools you can use the next time you’re confronted with a multifaceted dilemma.

How do you keep your company from being profiled as the next scandal-ridden example? The Daniels School of Business has explored that question by studying how to more effectively teach ethics to undergraduates. Are you as prepared as our students? Find out in this interactive session with an award-winning faculty member and learn tools you can use the next time you’re confronted with a multifaceted dilemma.

Transforming the Patient Experience:
Emerging Technologies in Pharmacy and Health Care


Eric L. Barker, Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy, and Acting Associate Provost for Graduate Programs


From novel therapeutic modalities, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and wearable devices, new technologies are advancing health care delivery at a rapid pace. We’ll address how the newly approved Nursing Pharmacy Education Building will play a key role in Purdue training health care technology leaders.

From novel therapeutic modalities, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and wearable devices, new technologies are advancing health care delivery at a rapid pace. We’ll address how the newly approved Nursing Pharmacy Education Building will play a key role in Purdue training health care technology leaders.
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Transforming the Patient Experience:
Emerging Technologies in Pharmacy and Health Care


Eric L. Barker, Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of Pharmacy, and Acting Associate Provost for Graduate Programs


From novel therapeutic modalities, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and wearable devices, new technologies are advancing health care delivery at a rapid pace. We’ll address how the newly approved Nursing Pharmacy Education Building will play a key role in Purdue training health care technology leaders.

From novel therapeutic modalities, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and wearable devices, new technologies are advancing health care delivery at a rapid pace. We’ll address how the newly approved Nursing Pharmacy Education Building will play a key role in Purdue training health care technology leaders.

Digital Agriculture:
Working to Measure Every Tree and Crop on the Planet

  • Purdue College of Agriculture researchers are at the forefront of using data to improve global food security, protect our natural resources, and ensure a more sustainable future. Hear from three faculty members on how they are using digital agriculture in very different ways to make an impact today and into the future.
NEW

DIGITAL AGRICULTURE:
WORKING TO MEASURE EVERY TREE AND CROP ON THE PLANET


Songlin Fei, Professor, Chair of Remote Sensing and Director of the Center for Digital Forestry
Ankita Raturi, Assistant Professor of Agriculture & Biological Engineering
Mitch Tuinstra, Professor of Plant Breeding and Wickersham Chair of Excellence


Purdue College of Agriculture researchers are at the forefront of using data to improve global food security, protect our natural resources, and ensure a more sustainable future. Hear from three faculty members on how they are using digital agriculture in very different ways to make an impact today and into the future.

Purdue College of Agriculture researchers are at the forefront of using data to improve global food security, protect our natural resources, and ensure a more sustainable future. Hear from three faculty members on how they are using digital agriculture in very different ways to make an impact today and into the future.
Session 3 // 10:45–11:30AM

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and You


Jacqui Gatson, Assistant Vice President of Advancement, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging


Hear important updates and learn more about how you can support diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in engagement, development, and the Office of Industry Partnerships.

Hear important updates and learn more about how you can support diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives in engagement, development, and the Office of Industry Partnerships.

Revolutionizing Health Care Staffing:
The Power of Agile Nurse Deployment and AI-Driven Supply Chains


Pengyi Shi, Associate Professor, Management


IU Health and Purdue joined forces during COVID-19 to create a groundbreaking internal travel nursing program that floats nurses in 16 hospitals, addressing staffing shortages. Its success led to an adapted version for regular operations, combining cutting-edge AI technologies with traditional supply-chain models to ensure optimal staffing.

IU Health and Purdue joined forces during COVID-19 to create a groundbreaking internal travel nursing program that floats nurses in 16 hospitals, addressing staffing shortages. Its success led to an adapted version for regular operations, combining cutting-edge AI technologies with traditional supply-chain models to ensure optimal staffing.

Tracing the Rise of AI Through the Evolution of Its Theories, Organizations, and Technologies


David Peterson, Assistant Professor, Sociology


Artificial intelligence is poised to transform culture, politics, and the economy. In this session, we will explore the development of the field through a sociological analysis of the evolution of its theories, organizations, and technologies from the 1950s to the present.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform culture, politics, and the economy. In this session, we will explore the development of the field through a sociological analysis of the evolution of its theories, organizations, and technologies from the 1950s to the present.

EMBRIO Institute:
Understanding and Harnessing Nature for Cellular Defense and Wound Repair


David Umulis, Senior Vice Provost for Purdue University in Indianapolis, and Director, EMBRIO Institute


The Emergent Mechanisms in Biology of Robustness Integration and Organization Institute (EMBRIO) will determine how living systems integrate chemical and mechanical stimuli to coordinate cell and tissue structures for survival, function, and repair. The institute integrates imaging in biology, computing with simulations and AI, and workforce development to reveal how multiple signals are integrated, organized, and used to coordinate tissue remodeling for defense or repair, and to reveal whether this multilayered integration is conserved across kingdoms. EMBRIO stands to build and strengthen research collaborations, teaching, and professional engagement among research faculty and trainees and instructors across a wide range of institutional types.

The Emergent Mechanisms in Biology of Robustness Integration and Organization Institute (EMBRIO) will determine how living systems integrate chemical and mechanical stimuli to coordinate cell and tissue structures for survival, function, and repair. The institute integrates imaging in biology, computing with simulations and AI, and workforce development to reveal how multiple signals are integrated, organized, and used to coordinate tissue remodeling for defense or repair, and to reveal whether this multilayered integration is conserved across kingdoms. EMBRIO stands to build and strengthen research collaborations, teaching, and professional engagement among research faculty and trainees and instructors across a wide range of institutional types.

Questions?

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