Purdue@DC

Purdue University serves our nation by bringing to the capital unique strengths in tech diplomacy, national security, semiconductor talents, C-SPAN archives research, and excellence at scale as the AAU university with the largest undergraduate STEM enrollment. We will continue to grow that service, bringing more students and faculty to public service through additional programs and initiatives.

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy 

Advancing freedom by accelerating the adoption of trusted technology

The Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue is the world’s preeminent trusted technology accelerator. As the leader of a new category of Tech Diplomacy, the Institute integrates technology expertise, Silicon Valley strategies, and foreign policy tools to build the Global Trusted Tech Network of governments, companies, organizations and individuals to accelerate the innovation and adoption of trusted technology and ensure technology advances freedom.

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Purdue Applied Research Institute 

As the nonprofit, applied research arm of Purdue, PARI extends the reach and impact of Purdue’s research in industries that are critical to U.S. and world security, such as hypersonics, microelectronics, cyberphysical security and more. PARI’s research enhances Purdue’s ability to translate discoveries into innovative solutions, providing expertise that improves education, digital technology, entrepreneurship and economic growth worldwide. Led by CEO Mark Lewis, PARI will have a sustained physical presence in Washington, D.C., working to connect critical partners for vital advances in national security, defense and global innovation. 

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CHIPS for America summit

By hosting leaders from government, industry and academia for a semiconductor summit in Washington, D.C., Purdue supported U.S. efforts to reclaim a leading role in the global semiconductor marketplace. Through its educational initiatives and plans to enhance research and development capabilities, Purdue is doing its part to seize our silicon moment. 

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Boilers Go to D.C. program​

To build a stronger funnel from Purdue to our nation’s capital, the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement program, Boilers Go to D.C., will grow, connecting even more D.C.-based alumni, as well as government and agency partners with current students and faculty, providing invaluable internship, networking and engagement opportunities. 

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Federal Relations

Purdue’s Office of Government Relations will continue to build greater partnerships with university representatives, higher education interests and key stakeholders to advocate for Purdue’s land-grant mission of creating economic opportunity and increased quality of life in communities throughout the state and the country. 

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Purdue@DC 
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