Student Research at Purdue Northwest: Days of Discovery & Preview PNW Events | PNW Today

On this episode of PNW Today, host Kale Wilk highlights the latest opportunities, research initiatives, and upcoming events at Purdue University Northwest. The program begins with a conversation about undergraduate research and the annual Days of Discovery event, featuring Dr. Michael Zimmer, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Faculty Fellow for Undergraduate Research, along with PNW electrical engineering senior Kate Kilmer. They discuss how students can get involved in research, the benefits of working closely with faculty mentors, and how hands-on projects help students build real-world skills. Kilmer also shares her journey from pre-veterinary studies to electrical engineering and explains her research on machine fault detection using machine learning and AI. In the second segment, admissions leaders Dr. Julie Wieczak and Raven Chant discuss upcoming admissions and campus preview opportunities for prospective students and families. The conversation covers Parent University, Preview PNW open house events, financial aid guidance including FAFSA, and how families can navigate the college search process with confidence. Plus, the show highlights key campus updates, including the PNW Day of Giving, the Best of the Region voting campaign, and a celebration of the PNW ACHA Division I Men's Hockey Team qualifying for its third straight national tournament appearance. Tune in to PNW Today for campus news, student success stories, and resources that help students and families discover what makes Purdue University Northwest a powerful place to learn, research, and grow.