
Distinguished Engineering Alumni/Alumnae
The Distinguished Engineering Alumni/Alumnae Award is presented to men and women who have distinguished themselves in any field in ways that reflect favorably on Purdue University, the engineering profession, or society in general.
These alumni are engaged in engineering work and their record of accomplishments is indicated by their growth into positions of increasing responsibility.

National Academy of Engineering
NAE membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering research, practice or education, including significant contributions to the engineering literature” and to “the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education.” NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia and government. Links