Building the Future of Business Education
Jim Bullard, Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean and Distinguished Professor of Service and Professor of Economics // Mitch Daniels School of Business
The Mitch Daniels School of Business is one of Purdue’s key strategic initiatives. Bullard will discuss several dream hires and business fellows who will bolster the school’s external reputation, a new organizational structure, and the construction of a spectacular new addition to the Daniels School footprint, slated to open in 2027.
Seeing Isn’t Believing: Deepfakes, Misinformation, and the Future of Digital Trust
Kaylyn Jackson Schiff, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Codirector of the Governance and Responsible AI Lab // College of Liberal Arts
Daniel Schiff, Assistant Professor of Technology Policy and Codirector of the Governance and Responsible AI Lab // College of Liberal Arts
Schiff and Schiff will explore the rise of misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on how manipulated content is created, gets spread, and shapes political life. You will examine real-world examples from a deepfakes database and learn about emerging strategies— like watermarking or labeling, content provenance tools, and AI literacy initiatives—to reduce misinformation.
Quantum Computing to Solve Hard Real-Life Challenges
Andy Jung, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy // College of Science
Jung will introduce and discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning methods and discuss why and how they are useful. He will then pivot to cutting-edge quantum computing applications in research, highlighting quantum machine learning and its role in solving real-world problems today.
Simulating the Self: Digital Twins in Stem Cell Biology and Precision Medicine
Matthew Tegtmeyer, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences // College of Science
Tegtmeyer uses stem cells to create models of human cells, helping us study how different people might respond to diseases or treatments. By combining this with computer models, called digital twins, we can predict health outcomes and design better, more personalized treatments for brain and other disorders.
Shaping the Future of Sport: Inside Purdue’s New Master of Science Degree in Sport Management
Jeanne Boyd, Professor of Practice, Executive Director of Sport Management, and Senior Advisor to the Provost // College of Health and Human Sciences
Patrick Tutka, Associate Clinical Professor and Program Director of Sport Management // College of Health and Human Sciences
Purdue’s new master’s program in sport management is preparing future leaders to make an impact across youth, collegiate, and professional sports. Through a dynamic curriculum, hands-on experience, and partnerships with industry experts, students gain the skills and connections needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving sports landscape.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Alina Alexeenko, Reilly Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Chemical Engineering // College of Engineering
Elizabeth Topp, Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor of Chemical Engineering // Colleges of Pharmacy and Engineering
Alexeenko and Topp will share how the William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for the Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals promotes innovations that lead to better access to medicines and lower costs.
Technology and American Democracy: Past, Present, and Future
Kathryn Cramer Brownell, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for American Political History and Technology // College of Liberal Arts
Brownell will explain the roots of our polarized media and politics and offer attendees cutting-edge tools to better navigate an information environment designed to distract and divide. This presentation connects to initiatives in the Mitch Daniels School of Business to advance civic education and promote productive relationships between business and civic society. Brownell will also lay the groundwork for a public-facing summit called “Technology and American Democracy” that will launch in partnership with Cornerstone for Business at Purdue University in Indianapolis in May 2026.
Quantum Photonics
Sasha Boltasseva, Ron and Dotty Garvin Tonjes Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering // College of Engineering
Boltasseva will introduce the fascinating world of integrated quantum photonics, a field that combines quantum physics with tiny optical circuits. Scientists are working on new materials; clever, machine-learning-assisted designs; and advanced fabrication techniques to make these chips. Integrated quantum photonics is expected to bring the promises of quantum technology closer to everyday life.
Transforming Organizations Through Agile Project Management: Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Sustainable Value Creation
Esra Tepeli, Assistant Professor of Practice in Construction Management Technology // Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Tepeli delves into Agile project management as a transformative approach to enhance leadership effectiveness, boost employee engagement, and drive sustainable value creation. She will share insights from her extensive research and practical experience in project and risk management, illustrating how Agile methodologies can be applied across various sectors to foster innovation and resilience. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and learn practical strategies to implement them within your organization.
Using Health Analytics to Predict Risk for Medication Disparities in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
John Allen, Professor and Marvin and Melanie Richardson Department Head of Pharmacy Practice // College of Pharmacy
Allen will explore how advanced health analytics and artificial intelligence can predict pancreatic cancer patients who are at risk for medication disparities. He will highlight how data-driven insights can lead to more equitable treatment and better outcomes for all patients.
Deepfakes: Generated and Manipulated Media—It Is Real and Coming for Our Society!
Edward Delp, Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering // College of Engineering
Delp will overview the current state of generated and manipulated media, such as deepfakes, and describe how these methods work, where they are being used, and how to detect them. You will also learn about the history of manipulated media to understand how we got where we are today.
Jim Bullard, Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean and Distinguished Professor of Service and Professor of Economics // Mitch Daniels School of Business
The Mitch Daniels School of Business is one of Purdue’s key strategic initiatives. Bullard will discuss several dream hires and business fellows who will bolster the school’s external reputation, a new organizational structure, and the construction of a spectacular new addition to the Daniels School footprint, slated to open in 2027.
Kaylyn Jackson Schiff, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Codirector of the Governance and Responsible AI Lab // College of Liberal Arts
Daniel Schiff, Assistant Professor of Technology Policy and Codirector of the Governance and Responsible AI Lab // College of Liberal Arts
Schiff and Schiff will explore the rise of misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on how manipulated content is created, gets spread, and shapes political life. You will examine real-world examples from a deepfakes database and learn about emerging strategies— like watermarking or labeling, content provenance tools, and AI literacy initiatives—to reduce misinformation.
Andy Jung, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy // College of Science
Jung will introduce and discuss artificial intelligence and machine learning methods and discuss why and how they are useful. He will then pivot to cutting-edge quantum computing applications in research, highlighting quantum machine learning and its role in solving real-world problems today.
Matthew Tegtmeyer, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences // College of Science
Tegtmeyer uses stem cells to create models of human cells, helping us study how different people might respond to diseases or treatments. By combining this with computer models, called digital twins, we can predict health outcomes and design better, more personalized treatments for brain and other disorders.
Jeanne Boyd, Professor of Practice, Executive Director of Sport Management, and Senior Advisor to the Provost // College of Health and Human Sciences
Patrick Tutka, Associate Clinical Professor and Program Director of Sport Management // College of Health and Human Sciences
Purdue’s new master’s program in sport management is preparing future leaders to make an impact across youth, collegiate, and professional sports. Through a dynamic curriculum, hands-on experience, and partnerships with industry experts, students gain the skills and connections needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving sports landscape.
Alina Alexeenko, Reilly Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Chemical Engineering // College of Engineering
Elizabeth Topp, Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor of Chemical Engineering // Colleges of Pharmacy and Engineering
Alexeenko and Topp will share how the William D. and Sherry L. Young Institute for the Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals promotes innovations that lead to better access to medicines and lower costs.
Kathryn Cramer Brownell, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for American Political History and Technology // College of Liberal Arts
Brownell will explain the roots of our polarized media and politics and offer attendees cutting-edge tools to better navigate an information environment designed to distract and divide. This presentation connects to initiatives in the Mitch Daniels School of Business to advance civic education and promote productive relationships between business and civic society. Brownell will also lay the groundwork for a public-facing summit called “Technology and American Democracy” that will launch in partnership with Cornerstone for Business at Purdue University in Indianapolis in May 2026.
Sasha Boltasseva, Ron and Dotty Garvin Tonjes Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering // College of Engineering
Boltasseva will introduce the fascinating world of integrated quantum photonics, a field that combines quantum physics with tiny optical circuits. Scientists are working on new materials; clever, machine-learning-assisted designs; and advanced fabrication techniques to make these chips. Integrated quantum photonics is expected to bring the promises of quantum technology closer to everyday life.
Esra Tepeli, Assistant Professor of Practice in Construction Management Technology // Purdue Polytechnic Institute
Tepeli delves into Agile project management as a transformative approach to enhance leadership effectiveness, boost employee engagement, and drive sustainable value creation. She will share insights from her extensive research and practical experience in project and risk management, illustrating how Agile methodologies can be applied across various sectors to foster innovation and resilience. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and learn practical strategies to implement them within your organization.
John Allen, Professor and Marvin and Melanie Richardson Department Head of Pharmacy Practice // College of Pharmacy
Allen will explore how advanced health analytics and artificial intelligence can predict pancreatic cancer patients who are at risk for medication disparities. He will highlight how data-driven insights can lead to more equitable treatment and better outcomes for all patients.
Edward Delp, Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering // College of Engineering
Delp will overview the current state of generated and manipulated media, such as deepfakes, and describe how these methods work, where they are being used, and how to detect them. You will also learn about the history of manipulated media to understand how we got where we are today.
President’s Council // 765-494-9290 // pc@purdueforlife.org
Office of Special Events // 765-494-0900 // specialevents@purdueforlife.org
President’s Council // 765-494-9290 pc@purdueforlife.org
Office of Special Events // 765-494-0900 specialevents@purdueforlife.org
