Blue Integrated Partnerships

Untapped Talent: Our Most Valuable Resource

BLUE INTEGRATED PARTNERSHIPS (BIP)

Overview
BLUE INTEGRATED PARTNERSHIPS (BIP) is a consortium comprising research universities and federal partners. We are committed to addressing real-world challenges on energy security, and coastal resilience:

  • Collaborative Research

  • Innovative Education

  • Robust Economic Development

Home Institution
Purdue University

Academic Partners

  • University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras, Bayamon, and Mayagüez

  • North Carolina A&T State University

  • Howard University

  • University of Texas - San Antonio

  • University of Texas - El Paso

  • Clark Atlanta University

  • Florida A&M University

  • Purdue University Global

  • Florida Atlantic University

  • University of Miami

  • Morgan State

  • Florida Poly

  • Florida International University

  • University of Indiana

  • University of the Virgin Islands

  • Texas Tech University

Federal Partners

  • Office of Naval Research

STEM WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW

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Meeting Today’s Challenges: Supporting the STEM Workforce of Tomorrow

At BIP, we are committed to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders through our annual Summer Institute and Conference—an immersive experience designed to inspire, equip, and connect students and scholars at every academic level.

Program Highlights

🔬 Fellowship Opportunities
High school, undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. candidates collaborate in interdisciplinary research clusters to address critical issues in sustainability, coastal resilience, and energy security.

🧪 Hands-On Learning
Over the course of eight weeks, participants work alongside top researchers in world-class labs, gaining real-world experience and valuable technical skills.

🚀 Career Development
Fellows benefit from personalized career coaching, insights into entrepreneurship, and holistic wellness support to thrive both professionally and personally.

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Economic Development

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Energy Security

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