The Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering at Purdue University represents challenges, sacrifices, and achievements in space exploration. It honors Purdue astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, the first and last people on the moon, and Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who died in the Apollo 1 accident. The building also celebrates women pioneers and the 22 Purdue alumni who became astronauts, preserving the legacy of spaceflight and building blocks for the future.

1. Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering What it means to Purdue… and to mankind

2. After reaching the moon, Neil Armstrong (‘55) once said; one small step for man… one giant leap for mankind

3. Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering is a fancy new building for Purdue University. However it is more than what meets the eye.

4. It represents challenges. Neil Armstrong (‘55) and Gene Cernan (’56),First and the Last person on the moon, respectively.

5. Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom (‘50) Roger Chaffee (’57)

6. Jan. 27, 1967 – Apollo 1 accident It represents the sacrifices. "If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.“ - Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom (‘50)

7. It represents the achievements. Apollo Command Module inside the building

8. Mary E. Weber (‘84) Janice E. Voss (‘74) It represents equality.

9. 22 astronauts It represents the legacy.

10. It represents the building blocks …

11. … and the paths of our future.

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