Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies News

Black History Month: You’re invited to a lecture by Sheryll Cashin, hosted by Purdue Libraries and the Black Cultural Center

January 27th, 2025

In honor of Black History Month, Purdue Libraries and the Black Cultural Center invites you to attend a lecture by Sheryll Cashin titled, “Residential caste: How West Lafayette can transcend segregation and opportunity hoarding” on Wednesday, February 19, 10:30–11:30 AM in STEW 202.

About the lecture

How does a community with a history of segregation and disenfranchisement move forward to heal, repair, and transform?

West Lafayette is not different from other cities where Black migrants landed. As a professor of law at Georgetown University, Cashin has experience applying her theories to the particulars of multiple communities, with examples of hope, transformation, and repair from other cities. Repair requires building a multiracial coalition that supports policies that include and lift up vulnerable people. Dismantling and repairing residential caste requires perfecting local mulitracial democracy, or what W. E. B. DuBois called abolition democracy.

About Sheryll Cashin

Author of works centered around race relations and inequality in America, Sheryll Cashin is a professor of law at Georgetown University. Her latest book “White Space, Black Hood: Opportunity Hoarding and Segregation in the Age of Inequality” published in September 2021 shows how the government created “ghettos” and affluent white space and entrenched a system of American residential caste that is the linchpin of U.S. inequality, while issuing a call for abolition.

Cashin is an active member of the Poverty and Race Research Action Council; worked in the Clinton White House as an advisor on urban and economic policy, particularly concerning community development in inner-city neighborhoods; and served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. She was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, where her parents were political activists, and currently resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and two sons.

View her website to learn more about Cashin and her work. 

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections announces digitization of Neil Armstrong’s paper speeches

September 27th, 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.—Purdue University Archives and Special Collections (ASC) is pleased to announce the digitization of paper transcripts used by Neil Armstrong for his public addresses and select speeches. The nearly 500 transcripts—totaling 7,700 pages—were generously donated by his wife, Carol Armstrong, in 2011. The speeches are available for public viewing, text-searchable, and accessible on Purdue’s online archives platform, e-Archives.

The speeches are annotated by Armstrong with comments, quips, and jokes, or with arrows in the margins suggesting changes to word or phrase order. Jo Otremba, Barron Hilton Archivist for Flight and Space Exploration and clinical assistant professor at Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, said Armstrong frequently added information that provides readers with additional context of the speech. 

“He often added notes on the speeches sharing the date and location the speech was given, which is an interesting feature for the readers to consider,” Otremba said.

Some of the most notable speeches were given at Purdue University events such as the dedication of Grissom and Chaffee Halls and Armstrong’s acceptance of an honorary doctorate degree in 1970. The halls are named after two Purdue astronauts who both lost their lives in a NASA pre-launch fire at Cape Kennedy in 1967—the late Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, one of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts and the second American to fly in space, and Roger B. Chaffee, a Navy pilot and NASA astronaut.

The Neil Armstrong papers continue to be one of the most accessed collections for research requests and instructional usage through ASC. Increasing ease of access to the archival collection through digitization has been a goal since the acquisition of the speeches in 2011. Work to digitize the speeches, funded by the Purdue Research Foundation and Carol Armstrong, began in 2022. The digitization process itself is lengthy and requires that each speech be described, vetted for third-party copyright, and uploaded to e-Archives. 

“This project highlights the continuous effort required to make these resources accessible, and it’s wonderful to celebrate the speeches’ public availability through our e-Archives,” said Otremba.

Building this digital collection would not have been achieved without the detailed and steady collaboration between ASC’s Otremba; graduate assistant Camryn Beeman; Neal Harmeyer, Archivist for Digital Collections and Initiatives, Interim Head of Archives and Special Collections, and clinical associate professor; Sammie Morris, former Head of Archives and Special Collections and former director of the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center; and members of Purdue Libraries’ Digital Programs team—Cliff Harrison, operations manager; M Lewis, digital collections photography assistant; and Samuel Wilson, digitization project assistant.

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections

Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, housed within Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies, aims to support the discovery, learning, and engagement goals of Purdue University by identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available research records and papers of enduring value created or received by the university and its employees.

To learn more, visit lib.purdue.edu/spcol.

BTAA Finalizes 2026–2027 Open Access Publishing Agreement with Wiley 

April 27th, 2026

Purdue University Libraries, as part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Center for Library Programs collaborative effort, is pleased to share an Open Publishing Agreement with Wiley that provides open publishing opportunities for affiliated corresponding authors through December 31, 2027, while maintaining full read access to Wiley’s journal portfolio. 

This new agreement reflects the consortium’s ongoing commitment to advancing open, accessible scholarship while ensuring sustainable access to high-quality research for faculty, students, staff, and researchers. 

Continued Support for Open Access Publishing 

Under the new agreement, eligible corresponding authors affiliated with all Purdue University locations may continue to publish an unlimited number of open access articles in Wiley’s hybrid OA journals without paying article processing charges (APCs) for articles editorially accepted and author agreement completed by December 31, 2027. Additionally, a limited number of APCs for Wiley’s gold OA journals will be available to eligible corresponding authors. Articles submitted to Wiley gold journals are guaranteed to be covered if submitted by August 31, 2026.  

The Alliance remains committed to maintaining sustainable, fair, open access publishing that balances the real costs of scholarly publishing. Authors should consult their campus library for assistance in navigating their publishing options. 

Continued Read Access to the Full Wiley Journal Portfolio 

In addition to publishing benefits, the extended contract provides the Purdue University System with: 

• Unlimited reading access to the full Wiley journal portfolio 
• Perpetual access rights to subscribed content obtained during the agreement period 

Purdue Publishing Savings and Impact 

Since 2022, authors from all three Purdue University campuses have published 1,096 open access articles with Wiley, advancing the global accessibility of their research. Through participation in read and publish agreements with Wiley, Purdue University has achieved an estimated $4,197,875 in savings on article processing charges, underscoring the significant financial and scholarly impact of its commitment to open access publishing. 

Learn More 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact the following for guidance on eligibility, journal coverage, and publishing under the agreement. 

• Purdue University: Nina Collins 
• Purdue Northwest: Joseph Coates 
• Purdue Fort Wayne: Erika Mann 

A Celebration of Books Spring 2026 recap

April 27th, 2026

On April 22, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted “A Celebration of Books Spring 2026” to honor Purdue authors who published books throughout the spring 2026 semester. This event spotlighted more than 50 authors whose scholarship spans the full spectrum of academic disciplines—from engineering and education to philosophy, technology, and the arts.

Sunil Prabhakar, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, shared formal remarks recognizing the authors’ achievements and the importance of scholarship. The program also featured five Purdue authors who shared insights into their latest works and the journeys behind them:

• Christian Butzke, Professor of Food Science (HHS)
  • Author of “Wine Appreciation”
• Abigail Engelberth, Associate Professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (Engineering)
  • Author of “Clear and Concise: Technical Writing for Biological Engineers”
•  Beth McNeil, Professor, Information Studies, Libraries
  • Co-Author of “Championing Change for Global Marginalized Librarians”
• Barry Pittendrigh, John V. Osmun Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology Professor (Ag)
  • Co-Author of “The Right to Knowledge: A Learning-Systems Approach for the Sustainable Development Goals” 
• Torsten Reimer, Professor and Director of the College of Liberal Arts Research Academy (Liberal Arts)
  • Author of “The Routledge Handbook of Communication and Social Cognition”

Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks while reconnecting and networking with colleagues across campus. Authors were greeted with corsages and a display of posters featuring the book covers, creating an interactive space where authors could sign their work for fellow guests. 

“A Celebration of Books Spring 2026” showcased the power of ideas, the persistence of research, and the enthusiasm of a campus committed to discovery. The event served as a meaningful reminder of the enduring value of books and the people who create them. 

You’re invited: Open Forum for AI (OFAI) talk by Dr. Sayeed Choudhury 

April 21st, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape research, industry, and everyday life, an important question remains: who is shaping AI—and for whom? A special upcoming talk invites you to be part of that conversation.

On Friday, May 1, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in WALC 2007, Dr. Sayeed Choudhury will present “Open Forum for AI (OFAI),” an engaging session on building a more open and human-centered future for AI. Choudhury is associate dean for digital infrastructure and director of the Open Source Programs Office (OSPO) at Carnegie Mellon Libraries.

Attendees will learn about:

• The growing international network behind OFAI, spanning partners across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
• Current working groups advancing open and ethical AI practices
• Plans for an upcoming workshop focused on developing an open technology stack for AI

Whether you’re a student curious about AI, a researcher exploring new directions, or a practitioner interested in open innovation, this session offers a unique opportunity to engage with forward-thinking ideas and initiatives shaping the future of AI. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a leader in the field and connect with a broader movement toward transparent, inclusive, and responsible AI.

Bio: Dr. Sayeed Choudhury is Associate Dean for Digital Infrastructure and Director of the Open Source Programs Office (OSPO) at Carnegie Mellon Libraries, as well as Executive Director of the Open Forum for AI. He is also an affiliated faculty with the Block Center for Technology and Society and the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. His work focuses on open-source ecosystems, digital infrastructure, and the development of human-centered approaches to data and AI.

Choudhury has held leadership roles in numerous national and international initiatives, including work supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and service on boards and advisory committees such as the Open Source Initiative and the Research Data Alliance. He has also contributed to major national policy and advisory efforts, including appointments and service with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and federal advisory groups focused on data and digital preservation.

Previously, he held senior roles at Johns Hopkins University, where he helped lead digital infrastructure and curation efforts and launched one of the first university OSPOs in the United States. His work has been supported by major funding agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and he has published widely on digital curation, open systems, and data infrastructure while speaking internationally on open science and technology policy.

Recap: 2026 Libraries Annual Awards 

April 10th, 2026

On April 9, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies held its annual awards celebration, honoring the outstanding achievements and dedication of its faculty and staff. The event recognized individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional service, innovation, and commitment over the past year.

The recipients of this year’s awards are as follows:

Dagnese Award for Excellence in Service

• Doug Rice
• Patricia Swanson

John H. Moriarty Award for Excellence in Library Service

• Sarah Huber

Dean’s Individual Award

• Sarah Reifel

Dean’s Team Award

• Neil A. Armstrong Papers Project Team
  • Neal Harmeyer
  • Cliff Harrison
  • Jo Otremba
  • Ben Parnin
• Events Team
  • Ashley Fawcett
  • Jacenda Gilman
  • Mandi Gramelspacher
  • Rachel Hensley
  • Phil Kolb
  • Caroline Yoder

James L. Mullins Award for Outstanding Contributions

• Dean Lingley

Award for Excellence in Teaching

• Wei Zakharov

Award for Excellence in Research

• Melissa Chomintra

Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to the success and mission of Purdue Libraries and the School of Information Studies. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated. To learn more about each award, visit the Libraries website. 

Highlights from Digital Humanities Day 2026

April 8th, 2026

On April 7, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies hosted its first annual Digital Humanities (DH) Day, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers for a morning of engaging presentations, thoughtful discussion, and community building. Held in Stewart Center, the half-day event showcased the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of digital humanities work across campus. 

The student panel included students enrolled in the certificate program and highlights a wide range of innovative projects spanning disciplines such as literature, communication, linguistics, history, anthropology, and education. Presenters explored topics including digital approaches to language and culture, historical analysis through computational methods, and emerging questions around technology’s role in shaping research and society. A Q&A session followed, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with presenters and discuss their methods and findings.

The students who presented include::

• Diana Torres Arias, Comparative Literature
• Loizos Bitsikokos, Communication
• Lane Matthew Bradley, Communication
• Marlene Burtscher, Linguistics
• Priya Makarand Dabak, Curriculum and Instruction
• Daeun Kang, Linguistics
• EmmaRose Milburn, Anthropology and History
• Kostiantyn Moharychev, History

The event concluded with a keynote address by Ryan Cordell, associate professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In his talk, “Anemoia, AI, and Skeuomorphism: The Material Turn in Digital Humanities,” Cordell examined the growing interest in analog and tactile practices—such as printing presses and typewriters—as a response to today’s increasingly AI-driven digital landscape. He emphasized how these hands-on approaches can deepen critical engagement with digital tools, highlighting the importance of human choice, design, and agency in technological environments.

DH Day 2026 underscored the vibrancy of DH scholarship at Purdue, fostering meaningful conversations about the intersection of technology, humanities research, and creative practice. The event not only celebrated student work but also encouraged ongoing collaboration and exploration within the DH community.

Experiential education with Executives in Residence: Designing an escape room

April 8th, 2026

Students of Michael Witt recently collaborated with public safety leader and Purdue alumna Amy Hess to design and build an investigative-themed escape room as part of the Executive in Residence (EiR) program. The EiR program—part of Residential Academic Initiatives within University Residences—brings distinguished alumni back to live on campus and mentor students, participate in classroom discussions, and share insights from their careers.

Director Hess graduated from Purdue in 1989 and worked for 29 years in various roles for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), from special agent to executive assistant director, including the investigation of the Oklahoma City bombing and capture of Timothy McVeigh in 1995. She is currently the executive director of homeland security for the state of Kentucky. 

Witt, a professor in Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies, works with many of the visiting executives to create experiential education opportunities for the students in the Engineering in the World of Data Learning Community, such as last month’s escape room.

In her consultation with Witt and his students, Hess presented four types of cases that she worked on in her career that might be suitable for an escape room: robbery, domestic terrorism, ransomware attacks, and kidnapping.

What scenario did the students choose for their escape room?

Purdue Pete and the men’s basketball coach, Matt Painter, have been kidnapped! Much of the team’s recent success on the court could be attributed to the development of PeteGPT—an artificial intelligence tool that can predict what plays an opposing team will run in a game. A ransom note demands the source code to PeteGPT or else the kidnappers will compel Painter to switch teams and coach for rival Indiana University. The consequences for Purdue Pete are unclear but equally ominous.

Following the engineering design process

The students elected a team leader and proceeded to apply the engineering design process to the challenge: defining the problem, brainstorming different designs, selecting a design to develop into a prototype, and then iterating to evaluate and optimize it. In the course of doing research for the project, the team visited Mission: Breakout Lafayette and played two of their escape rooms to gather ideas and work together from a shared experience. They were also able to interview the owner and game room designer, Eric Simons, and to continue to consult with Hess as they developed the storyline and design for their escape room.

“It was energizing,” Hess said about the collaboration. “It was so fun to watch them put together puzzles that other people could solve.”

Students took the initial concept and developed it into a fully immersive experience, incorporating clues, red herrings, and misleading leads to mirror the complexity of real investigations. Hess noted that solving investigative puzzles rarely happens quickly or easily, making the students’ thoughtful design and attention to detail especially impressive.

Although Hess provided guidance and shared insights from her career, she emphasized that the students did the hard work of designing the narrative, building the puzzles, and bringing the escape room to life. For her, the most rewarding part of the experience was seeing how the students transformed a simple investigative scenario into a complex and engaging challenge.

Staff from University Residences and Libraries and School of Information Studies participated in a playtest of the team’s prototype before the escape room opened for two days for other students in the learning community to play.

It’s not all fun and games

The experience was “more fun than a barrel of monkeys,” said Witt, “but it’s important to emphasize the pedagogy behind the fun we were having.” He outlined and incorporated learning objectives for both the design team and the students who played the escape room. “My students took ownership of the project and made all of the important decisions in the process. They started with eight different ideas and narrowed it down to one that they developed and successfully implemented.” 

The escape room project is one example of experiential education and a growing movement at Purdue to enable students to gain knowledge and skills through direct experience, the application of theory to practice, and reflection. Residential Academic Initiatives and EiR Director Bryan Austin explains, “While it’s fun on the surface, this kind of experiential learning helps students connect what they’re learning with the real-world insights and experiences of our visiting executives.”

Learning objectives for the design team:

• Apply the engineering design process to a real system by designing, prototyping, testing, evaluating, and delivering an escape room
• Identify and utilize the individual strengths & expertise of team members, in particular, Director Hess
• Assert ownership, lead, collaborate, and communicate effectively as a team to plan & manage the project to a successful conclusion
• Apply lessons learned from the experience (e.g., the joys & frustrations of engineering) to future opportunities and professional practice

Learning objectives for players:

• Apply skills learned from class to identify & solve problems, in particular, related to data science & AI
• Demonstrate effective team communication
• Establish efficient role differentiation and collaborative decision-making
• Reflect on strengths of performance and opportunities for improvement

Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook receive National Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award

April 7th, 2026

Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook have been honored with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award, recognizing creative and impactful approaches to information literacy. The trio received the award for their Partners for Algorithmic Literacy (PAL) project, an initiative that pairs instructors and students to design meaningful, collaborative approaches to teaching and learning about AI and algorithmic systems.

Presented by  Instruction Section, the award celebrates projects that demonstrate innovative and effective methods in information literacy instruction and programming. Nicole LaMoreaux, Chair of the IS Innovation Award Committee, praised the project’s strong emphasis on collaboration and its thoughtful integration of AI into human learning.

In response to the recognition, the awardees shared, “PAL has created a venue for open dialogue within the neutral third space of the library through a partnership pedagogy model. Bringing students and instructors together as co-learners fosters mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving around the opportunities and tensions AI presents in the classroom. We look forward to continuing this work and encourage others to approach AI literacy through a partnership lens.”

PAL reflects Purdue Libraries’ continued leadership in advancing information literacy in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, helping prepare learners to critically engage with emerging tools and systems.

For more details and a full list of award recipients, visit the ALA website.

 Highlights from Celebration of Teaching 2026

April 6th, 2026

Celebration of Teaching is an event that recognizes the achievements of Libraries, University, and external teaching award winners from the 2025–26 academic year. This year, 13 Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty members presented lightning talks on their innovative teaching methods, and 10 award winners were recognized at the event for their contributions to teaching.

The following people presented at this year’s celebration:

• Kirstin Leaman, Codicology and Curation: Describing the Medieval Book
• Adriana Harmeyer, Beyond the Binding: Beyond the Classroom: Exhibition Curation as Course Output
• Samantha LeGrand, Information Studies Research Accelerator Learning Community: Instructor and Student Perspectives on the New LC
• Annette Bochenek, Case-Based Learning with Primary Sources: A Pan Am Archival Case Study
• Chao Cai, Building a High-Enrollment Course Through Community, Research, and Online Learning
• Bert Chapman, SCLA 509 Strategic Intelligence Organizations, Technologies, Procedures, Policies
• Melissa Chomintra, ILS 230 and AI: God Save the Queen Diva
• Neal Harmeyer, Reflections on ILS 132: Introduction to Museums and Archives
• Sarah Huber, Creative Formats: Making Knowledge
• Jo Otremba and Wayne Hastings, Fostering Gen Z Student Curiosity and Engagement in the Archives
• Innocensia Owuor, Honors Contract in Introduction to GIS (ILS 250): Enhancing Student Learning and Career Development
• Michael Witt, Experiential Learning With Executives in Residence: Escape Room Episode
• Jerilyn Tinio, Stewarding Student Life Histories: A Data Literacy Fellows Program

This year’s teaching award winners were also recognized, including:

Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Awards Program

The Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Awards Program fosters continued excellence of teaching and learning, and facilitates the development of faculty members’ teaching potential. Junior fellows’ goals are to improve their teaching and develop mentorship skills in the program, and senior fellows are tasked with mentoring junior fellows and working with them to craft a plan that will help them to grow as educators.

Junior fellows: Victoria Dawkins, Rachel Fundator, Innocensia Owuor | 2024 awardees honored: Chao Cai, Thomas Gerrish, Wei Zakharov

Senior fellow: Bethany McGowan

Teaching Leadership Award

The Teaching Leadership Award aims to foster a culture of teaching excellence and leadership by supporting instructors in designing and implementing developmental activities within their respective departments.

Recipient: Samantha LeGrand

Libraries Teaching Award Winners

Recipients: Melissa Chomintra, Michael Witt

Celebration of Teaching provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with faculty across the unit, gain insights into their innovative teaching efforts, and honor the well-deserved award recipients. It was a memorable event highlighting the dedication and passion driving education forward.

You’re invited: Digital Humanities Day hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies on Tuesday, April 7

March 25th, 2026

You’re invited to join us for Digital Humanities (DH) Day, hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies, on Tuesday, April 7. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with a featured talk at 10:30 AM in Stewart Center, Room 202.

This half-day conference celebrates creative and critical approaches to digital scholarship. Topics will range from online discourses around AI and disability to reconstructing complex networks of historical diplomacy and bilingual education.

Agenda

• 8:30 AM: Welcome and networking, refreshments provided
• 9:00–10:00 AM: Student presentations by DH certificate candidates
  • Diana Torres Arias, Comparative Literature
  • Loizos Bitsikokos, Communication
  • Lane Matthew Bradley, Communication
  • Marlene Burtscher, Linguistics
  • Priya Makarand Dabak, Curriculum and Instruction
  • Cathy Kerton-Johnson, History
  • Daeun Kang, Linguistics
  • EmmaRose Milburn, Anthropology and History
  • Kostiantyn Moharychev, History
• 10:00–10:15 AM: Student Q&A
• 10:15–10:30 AM: Break
• 10:30–11:30 AM: Keynote address by Ryan Cordell

This year’s keynote speaker, Associate Professor Ryan Cordell (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), will present “Anemoia, AI, and Skeuomorphism: The Material Turn in Digital Humanities.” His talk explores a growing interest in analog and “dead media” practices—such as printing presses, typewriters, and other tactile forms—as a response to today’s increasingly AI-driven digital landscape. Rather than resisting technology, this “material turn” highlights hands-on, creative practices as a way to think critically about digital tools and emphasize human choice, design, and agency.

We hope you’ll join us for a morning of ideas, discussion, and community!

About Ryan Cordell

Ryan Cordell is an associate professor in the School of Information Sciences and Department of English at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Cordell primarily studies circulation and reprinting in nineteenth-century American newspapers, but his interests extend to the influence of computation, digitization, and machine learning on contemporary reading, writing, and research. Cordell collaborates with colleagues in English, History, and Computer Science on the Viral Texts project, which uses robust data mining tools to discover borrowed texts across large-scale archives of nineteenth-century periodicals. Cordell serves as a senior fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Critical Bibliography at the Rare Book School and also directs UIUC’s Skeuomorph Press & BookLab.

Celebrating the winners: Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26

March 11th, 2026

The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26 challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: “What do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?” After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners.

Winners:

• First place: Behruz Toyirov | Watch his video
• Second place: Safanur Rafi | Watch his video
• Third place: Skylar Grosch | Watch her video

Each winner impressed judges with a combination of creativity, clarity, and helpfulness. From uncovering hidden study spots to highlighting research resources, these videos provide incoming Boilermakers with guidance that will make their first year smoother and more successful. 

These student creators have made a lasting impact, sharing insights that will support Purdue students for years to come. Congratulations to this year’s video contest winners!