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November 14, 2024 30 mins
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Karen Plaut, Purdue University’s executive vice president for research.  Karen oversees Purdue’s expanding $600 million research enterprise, and under her leadership, researchers from across the university are working together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.  In this third episode of our 2024 Purdue Research Series, you will:  Get to know Karen’s incredible career journey from an animal sciences researcher to lead scientist for NASA’s International Space Station for biological research to dean of Purdue’s prestigious College of Agriculture, which is ranked No. 3 in the country.   Learn how interdisciplinary research at Purdue makes both a local and global impact.  Discover how Purdue’s expansion into Indianapolis will bolster student research opportunities.  Find out how Karen navigates the complexity of leading Purdue’s wide range of research fields including Purdue Computes and AI, One Health, nuclear power, and more.  Hear Karen reflect on her most memorable Boilermaker moments and her advice for aspiring researchers.  Don’t miss this episode with a Boilermaker who is leading our groundbreaking and life-changing research efforts at Purdue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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