WEST LAFAYETTE – Purdue University has a long history of supporting strong women leaders. Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart taught at Purdue for several years, former dean Dorothy Stratton was named one of the first female academic deans in the country, and alumna and astronaut Janice Voss logged 18.8 million miles and 49 days in space including a total of 779 Earth orbits.
The trend continues with Purdue women innovators and entrepreneurs who are making their mark in the world of technology transfer and commercialization in a number of ways including patent filings, startup creation and licensing deals. It is estimated that more than 100 women are actively engaged in entrepreneurial activities at Purdue, many of whom have founded startups in addition to their academic or administrative responsibilities.
For a list of women innovators and entrepreneurs at Purdue visit: otc-prf.org/purdue-women-innovators
For a list of entrepreneurial activities and support initiatives visit: innovation-entrepreneurship-purdue.com
