Research
PNW faculty and students work together to answer important questions, from the origin of the universe to the best way to recruit math teachers.
Days of Discovery
Thursday, April 16
Hammond Campus
Celebrate research, scholarship and creativity at PNW! The 2026 Days of Discovery event will feature a faculty panel, keynote speaker Lulu Miller and poster presentations from students and faculty.
PNW Designated as the Third Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in Indiana
This designation acknowledges public research universities with strong evidence of collaboration with public and private sector partners to support economic development, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology transfer talent and workforce development, and community development.
One of the powerful things about research, especially in the sciences, is that engaging with faculty members in research projects really allows students to apply knowledge that they’re learning in the classroom.”
Additional Resources
Building Knowledge
From astronomy to water, PNW’s diverse research centers drive a deeper understanding of the world around us.
Practical experience
PNW provides hands-on opportunities for students to explore their passions.
promotion and ADVISING
See the infrastructure for promoting faculty and student research.
Research News
Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest is the only university or college in Northwest Indiana to earn this designation, with PNW researchers earning over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021.
Registration Now Open: 2026 Days of Discovery
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Days of Discovery is now open. Days of Discovery is a multidisciplinary research symposium that will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on the Hammond campus.
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, spent three weeks during December 2025 as a U.S. Fulbright Specialist at Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) in Turin, Italy.
Research Events
Apr 17
First-Gen Pride Grants – Application DeadlineApplications for the First-Gen Pride Grant are now due April 17. This grant supports projects that remove barriers to first-generation student success and better understand first-generation student needs.
May 01
PNW Undergraduate Student Stipend and Engagement Award: Application DeadlineThe deadline to apply for the PNW Undergraduate Student Stipend and Engagement Award is Friday, May 1, 2026.
May 01
PNW Student Conference Presentation Grants: Application DeadlineThe deadline to apply for the PNW Student Conference Presentation Grants is Friday, May 1, 2026.