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 17
Hammond Campus
Celebrate research, scholarship and creativity at PNW! The 2025 Days of Discovery event will feature a faculty panel, keynote speaker Brian T. Murphy and faculty and student poster presentations.
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
PNW is a Catalyst for Economic and Community Development Opportunities in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares how Purdue University Northwest can play a crucial role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development.
NWI Times: Catalyzing development in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares his vision of the university’s role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development. One of the most promising developments in our region’s economic landscape is the establishment of the Roberts Impact Lab (RIL) at Purdue University Northwest.
Call for Nominations – PNW Research Board At-Large Faculty Positions
The PNW Research Board is seeking nominations for the following at-large positions, with terms spanning Fall 2025 to Spring 2028.
Research Events
Apr 17
Days of Discovery 2025Celebrate research, scholarship and creative activities during the 2025 PNW Days of Discovery.
Apr 17
Winning an Internal Grant: Tips, Challenges and Success Stories – PNW Faculty PanelJoin us on Days of Discovery for a panel discussion with PNW faculty members!
Apr 17
Days of Discovery: Keynote SpeakerBrian T. Murphy, professor in pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will share how his lab is using aquatic bacteria to generate natural product antibiotic drug-leads for infectious diseases
Apr 18
First-Gen Pride Grants – Application DeadlineApplications for the First-Gen Pride Grant are now due April 18. This grant supports projects that remove barriers to first-generation student success and better understand first-generation student needs.