news

By Rachael Yanni The Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering welcomed educators, researchers, designers, engineers, and entertainment industry professionals to Purdue University July 24–25 for the 2026 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering (SEEE). The two-day event brought together…

The 2025 Stage Machine Design Competition (SMDC) brought together interdisciplinary student teams from across the country to tackle a real-world engineering challenge at the intersection of entertainment and engineering. Hosted by the Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering at Purdue…

Protocol Magazine, the publication of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA), recently featured an article on the “Incorporating Codes and Standards in Educational Practice” panel from the 2025 Symposium on Education in Entertainment and Engineering, hosted by Purdue University’s…

What does it feel like when humans and robots interact? Can you imagine the possibilities of AI-generated visual backdrops? Are you curious about the science and engineering behind the creation of the iconic Boilermaker, Purdue Pete? This summer during Boiler…

Purdue University’s Themed Entertainment Design program in Indianapolis is connecting students with the dynamic world of immersive experiences through a unique curriculum shaped by industry collaboration. Since its beginnings in 2018, this program—led by Christian Rogers and a dedicated team—has…

The Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) Entertainment Challenge provides a unique opportunity for faculty and students to spotlight projects that blend engineering and creativity. Proposals are being accepted through Nov. 15, 2024, for the 2025 challenge. Read the entire article, released…

Purdue’s College of Agriculture released an article about one of the 2024 BGR Entertainment Challenge projects, supported by the Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering and Orientation Services. Read the article below. Digital Ag Club’s Scarecrow-bot making its debut at…

By Rachael Yanni Fresh paint has gone up, carpet has been removed, and laminate and tiled floors have been stripped, waxed, and refreshed as we prepare the new John Martinson Entertainment and Engineering Labs, totaling approximately 1600 square feet, located…

by Madelyn Rogers Purdue University has accepted a generous $1 million gift from venture capitalist and alum John Martinson for the creation of a Strategic Development Fund for the Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering. Positioned at the forefront of…

By Taylor Frymier Three hundred little robots rest upon a field like an army of sleeping pond skeeters. The anticipation from the gathered audience is palpable; their excitement buzzing through the night air. Three hundred blue lights affixed to the…

Local newspaper Journal & Courier features a story on the Fusion Studio’s new online course, Prequalified Structures for the Stage. Read more.

The Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering is proud to announce the inaugural member of the FSEE Industry Innovation Council: TVS Motor Company, a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through mobility with a focus on sustainability, offering superior customer…