Purdue University--West Lafayette USA

Purdue University is a vast laboratory for discovery, home to some of the best minds on earth, and a launching pad for some of the world?s brightest talent, committed to tackling big problems with big ideas. Founded in 1869 in West Lafayette, Indiana, the University proudly serves its state, nation and the world. More than 39,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries, along with some 850 student organizations and Big Ten Boilermaker athletics, make for a lively environment. As a major research university, Purdue has high-ranking programs in disciplines from pharmacy to business to agriculture. Purdue claims the 2010 Nobel Prize Winner in chemistry, the 2009 Food Prize Winner, and also serves as the business incubator for more than 200 Indiana companies.