 It was also during this time that Purdue established the schools of industrial engineering, materials engineering, technology, and veterinary medicine.While at Purdue, he served on numerous government boards on scientific research, including military research.He also served as a member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy, Board of Visitors to the Air University, Air Training Command Advisory Board, Board of Consultants to the National War College, and Board of Visitors to the United States Air Force Academy.