College of Engineering

**Vision 2030** **The Most Consequential Engineering College in the Nation.** Aiming for maximum impact outcomes in our mission areas, by 2030, in some key measures we will (a) Develop the largest best-prepared and most diverse engineering talent pool in the nation, (b) Establish pre-eminence in research impact, and (c) Partner to significantly advance our state and nation. **NEVER COMPLACENT, ALWAYS CHALLENGING OURSELVES, WE AIM FOR THE PINNACLE OF EXCELLENCE AT SCALE.** **WE QUESTION PREVAILING WISDOM.** We dare to think differently, innovate, and re-define what is possible. **WE AIM TO EXCEL AT EXECUTION.** We will not just set big goals, we will surpass them with maximum efficiency for lasting results. **WE ENJOY A VIBRANT COMMUNITY.** We welcome all under our big tent of great talents and ideas, collaborating to maximize our impact. **WE WILL PARTNER AND INSPIRE GLOBALLY.** Harnessing the power of talents and innovation around the world, we will influence engineering on a global stage. **IMPACTFUL INCUBATOR OF TALENT** **As the nation’s largest source of best prepared and most diverse engineering talent, we will:** - Become the top college choice for aspiring women engineers. - Broaden access to Purdue Engineering through strong pathways programs. - Lead the way as No. 1 in experiential learning, internships and co-ops. - Develop market-responsive undergraduate majors, minors, certificates, concentrations and professional master’s, plus a robust honors program. - Make the world our campus by innovating in online education so our students can learn regardless of geography or their stage of life. **LEADER IN RESEARCH IMPACT** **For pre-eminence in research impact, we will:** - Double the number of large sponsored research centers led by our faculty to address some of the nation’s and world’s most challenging problems. - Accelerate our research influence through increased uptake in the scientific community, patent licensing and technology transfer, successful start-up companies, policy impact, and through the success of our research mentees. - Double the number of prestigious recognitions received by our faculty at all career stages for their impact. **ADVANCE THE STATE AND NATION** **To significantly advance our state and nation, we will:** - Elevate industry partnerships. - Build impactful partnerships within Indiana for economic, workforce, and community development. - Help make Indiana the startup heartland of America.