The Purdue University Calumet Water Institute
Introducing PWI
The mission of the PUC Water Institute (PWI) is to conduct research and offer educational programs in water resources,
and assist local, regional and state agencies, as well as the private sector in economic development and in resolving water-related issues.
The PWI can provide an interdisciplinary approach to complex issues dealing with water efficiency, water quality, economy, and water security.
In establishing this Water Institute Vice Chancellor Nabil Ibrahim recognized Lake Michigan as a vital natural and economic resource for Northwest Indiana.
He viewed Purdue University Calumet Water Institute as the institution that would lead the way in developing emerging water related technologies for water efficiency,
water quality and future economic development opportunities for Northwest Indiana.
The institute is housed, not in one academic department, but across multiple departments and across schools in an interdisciplinary approach.
The research program is expected to grow to cover these major areas:
These areas will include complex and extensive studies aimed
at advancing the state-of-art in water resource management and
developing reliable tools to inform decision makers in
addressing economic development concerns.
Special emphasis will focus on:
- Industrial and high-tech-related applications and needs
- Student education and training
- Strong collaboration with local, regional, national and
international universities, industry, related research centers,
and other organizations
- The education and training program of The Water Institute will
help provide a well prepared workforce for new, water-related jobs
that fuel economic development.
The Water Institute will also collaborate with the newly formed
Purdue Technology Center of
Northwest Indiana in Merrillville on technology incubation and
commercialization efforts to create new start-up companies with
water-related technologies.
Chancellor Howard Cohen comments:
"The Water Institute is a key element of Purdue Calumet’s commitment
to the economic development of our region. It brings together
faculty applied research, regional partnerships and student learning
through internships to help protect and develop one of Northwest
Indiana’s most precious assets: fresh water."
Howard Cohen,
Chancellor
Purdue University Calumet
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