Boiler Up!

From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU> On Behalf Of Allison L Loy
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2025 10:46 AM
To: Gradcontacts@LISTS.PURDUE.EDU
Subject: Re: [GRADCONTACTS] InnovatED Deadline - This Friday, September 26

Good morning, Graduate Contacts!

Please share this opportunity with graduate students, staff, and faculty in your area! Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this information widely!

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) is now accepting submissions for the 2025–26 edition of InnovatED, our online magazine celebrating the innovative research and real-world impact of Purdue’s graduate students and postdocs.

Each year, we feature 10 exceptional scholars whose work embodies the Boilermaker spirit—bold, driven, and committed to making a difference.

What to Submit

• A 700–800 word article written for a general, non-specialist audience
• See past examples here: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/innovated-articles/index.html

Why Submit?

• $500 award per accepted article
• One-on-one coaching in science communication
• A strong writing sample that demonstrates your ability to explain complex research in clear, engaging language

Submission Deadline: Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (ET)

Learn more and submit: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/innovated-articles/how-to-submit.php

Best,

Alli

Allison Loy (s/her)

Events Coordinator

Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS)

Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours.

Ernest Young Hall, Room 160 | 155 S. Grant St. | West Lafayette, IN 47907

Loy2@purdue.edu