Indianapolis skyline at sunset, taken by a drone.

THE DATA MINE

Indianapolis

Super charging our corporate projects with the proximity to Indy!

38,300+ Hours hours of accumulated industry experience since Fall 2024
200+ Students in the Spring 2026 semester

The Data Mine significantly strengthened my sense of belonging at Purdue. It pushed me outside my usual social circle, I found myself collaborating and talking with people beyond just my friends, which made Purdue feel more connected. Working as a team on my project created a real sense of community and shared purpose that I hadn’t experienced in regular coursework. What really made me feel like I belonged was being treated as a professional rather than just a student.

Fall 2025 Corporate Partners Student

A group of students stand with their mentors in front of a large black sign that says "The Data Mine".
Roche students celebrate end-of-semester presentation
Students sit around a conference table, looking at a TV.
Purdue President visits classroom
Students are facing away and looking at a harvesting corn combine.
Students on farm visit watch a combine harvest corn
Group of students behind a set of tables. There are LEGOs on the table built in the shape of a building.
LEGO warm-up
Students stand in front of a court room curtain.
Visit to Indiana Supreme Court at the Indiana statehouse
A cozy-looking space featuring students, comfortable chairs, and a neon sign that says "The Data Mine".
Data Mine suite; featuring snacks for finals
Students seated in an auditorium. There is a speaker on an elevated stage.
Guest speaker series
Students stand next to a series of water faucets.
Visit to Delta Faucet headquarters in Carmel, IN
A group of nicely dressed students. In the background is the Indianapolis street-scape as viewed from the 36th floor.
Etiquette dinner with Anthony Cawdron
Allison Transmission students present mid-year report

The Data Mine gave me the chance to work directly with Cummins on real-world projects, and those connections helped me land my internship with Cummins.

2024-25 Corporate Partners Student

Group of students standing in front of a red wall that says "Cummins"

2024-25 Partners