With federal funds in flux, Chiang points to more industry research for Purdue

Purdue president tells faculty of ‘elements of an emerging playbook’ that position the university closer to research with the private sector

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WITH FEDERAL FUNDS IN FLUX, PRESIDENT MUNG CHIANG POINTS TO MORE INDUSTRY RESEARCH FOR PURDUE

Purdue President Mung Chiang reiterated Monday that Purdue wasn’t pulling back on research or on hiring and recruiting in a season of ongoing threats to federal funding for higher education nationwide.

Instead, Chiang suggested to members of the faculty-led University Senate that Purdue was using the time to rethink and strengthen some partnerships with industry, while monitoring changes that could be on the way.

Chiang told the University Senate members that “universities can offer a pathway of ‘innovating to profitability’ and a special talent pool educated in a research environment.”

Purdue President Mung Chiang (Photo: Dave Bangert)

“But unlike tax dollars, a corporation’s financial decisions must align with shareholder interests,” Chiang said. “University research needs to help address pain points, reduce cost or expand revenue.”