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France A. Córdova became the 11th president of Purdue University in 2007. Prior to joining Purdue, Córdova served as Chancellor at the University of California (UC) Riverside, where she was also a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy. She was also Chief Scientist at NASA from 1993 to 1996. Find out more about Dr. Córdova.

Sorry, the answer is Amelia Earhart.

To find out more, visit the George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers, the world’s largest collection of Amelia Earhart papers, photos, memorabilia, and artifacts.

Sorry, the answer is Engineering.

Find out more about Purdue’s Women in Engineering program.

Sorry, the answer is 46.7 percent.

Visit our Admissions Web site to find more about Purdue programs and curricula.

Sorry, the answer is all of the above.

Maria was also the Big Ten Championship’s individual title winner.

Visit Purdue Athletics to find out more about Purdue Athletics and women’s sports programs.

Purdue University is one of the nation's leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education. Though Purdue has traditionally been known for its contributions to once largely male-dominated professions such as engineering, technology, science, and management, Purdue has a history of strong women who have made their own mark in these and other fields.

For general information on Purdue, visit the Purdue home page.

Test your knowledge and learn more about a few of Purdue’s influential women:

Question 1

Purdue has had 11 presidents since its founding in 1869. How many women have been president of
Purdue University?

None One Two Three

Question 2

What legendary aviator was also a pioneer women’s career counselor at Purdue?

Amelia Earhart Grace Slick Kitty Hawk Louisa Von Hindenburg

Question 3

Purdue alumna and NASA astronaut Janice E. Voss has logged 49 days and 1000 hours in space.
What is her degree in?

Astrology Geology Engineering Veterinary Medicine

Question 4

In the most recent Purdue system-wide student profile, women make up what percentage of the student body?

21.4 percent 37.5 percent 52.1 percent 46.7 percent

Question 5

Which honors have been bestowed upon two time All-American Purdue golfer Maria Hernandez?

Purdue Female Athlete of the Year Academic All-Big Ten
Big Ten Player of the Year All of the above None of the above


We hope you enjoyed the quiz and learned something new about the women of Purdue University.

To find out more about Purdue’s notable women, please visit Purdue University Libraries’ Susan Bulkeley Butler Women’s Archives, which will document the lives and accomplishments of women affiliated with Purdue University and the state of Indiana.

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