What was Amelia Earhart’s relationship with Purdue?
In 1935, Purdue President Edward C. Elliott persuaded Amelia Earhart to join the staff of the University as Consultant in the Study of Careers for Women and Technical Advisor in Aviation. From 1935 until her disappearance in 1937, Earhart remained a part-time staff member at Purdue, counseling students, providing group lectures, and encouraging the female students to find careers after graduation. The Purdue Research Foundation helped purchase Earhart’s Lockheed Electra airplane, which she disappeared in during her world flight attempt.
