CONTEMPORARY MATTERS & PPRI EVENTS
PPRI hosts a lunch series, “Contemporary Matters” where we invite a panel of experts across disciplines, from crosscutting STEM fields, humanities, and social sciences, to discuss a common topic or contemporary matter from the lens of their field. They each speak very briefly then the conversation is open to all participants in the room, bringing the strength of the collective disciplines to bear on a wicked problem. So far, the discussions – on drones, westernization of diets, and A.I. and us – have been very robust and engaging. PPRI provides lunch and an informal forum to ask questions, tease out issues, and talk about possible solutions. At the end of each discussion, a report highlighting what was discussed is produced and attendees are invited to keep the conversation going in their own Facebook group. Reports to date can be found on our website.
FACING WICKED PROBLEMS TOGETHER PPRI events are integral to our mission of enhancing the impact of Purdue’s policy-relevant research and fostering interdisciplinary teams and projects. We host a variety of offerings aimed at catalyzing new ideas & partnerships, communicating ongoing research, and equipping researchers with tools to insert their work into the policy realm. We host Contemporary Matters Lunches a couple of times a semester focusing on hot topics and wicked problems and inviting speakers and attendees from all disciplines for a robust discussion focusing on the issues, questions, and potential solutions. The highlights of this dialogue are captured in a report published by PPRI. PPRI hosts a Public Policy Workshop to bring together students and faculty members that would like to know more about the importance of a well written policy brief and tips on how to put one together. Our Innovator’s Reception is a fun way
to present projects and research across disciplines. Come mingle and learn what your colleagues are working on with flash presentations and possibly make new connections or find inspiration for your project. PPRI events are integral to our mission of enhancing the impact of Purdue’s policy-relevant research and fostering interdisciplinary teams and projects. We host a variety of offerings aimed at catalyzing new ideas & partnerships, communicating ongoing research, and equipping researchers with tools to insert their work into the policy realm. Signature events are held each semester to highlight work being done in strategic areas. These symposia bring together outside experts, exceptional Purdue faculty, and interested minds from all across the community to talk about the problems facing our generation.
For more information on PPRI Events, visit us at purdue.edu/dp/ppri/events. 22 | WICKED
