Institute for a Sustainable Future News
2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamer Award recipients
January 15, 2025
Congratulations to ISF affiliate Pat Zollner (FNR) on being selected as one of the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamer Award. This award is presented to members of the Purdue University community whose contributions embody Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of service to others and further the university's commitment to diversity.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
January 15, 2025
In this AP News article, Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE) is featured offering his expertise on environmental disaster prevention and remediation in the face of the raging California fires.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most
New animal sciences head appointed by Purdue College of Agriculture Dean
January 15, 2025
Congratulations to ISF affiliate Paul Ebner (Animal Sci) on being named the head of Purdue University's Department of Animal Sciences.
New animal sciences head appointed by Purdue College of Agriculture Dean
Office of Undergraduate Research Fall Expo Awardees
January 8, 2025
Congratulations to the following ISF related winners from the Office of Undergraduate Research Fall Expo! College of Agriculture: 3rd Place - Disparities in Per- and Poly Fluoroakyl Substances (PFAS) Tolerance and Life History Traits in Simocephalus serrulatus Populations by Jack Douglas Morehouse College of Engineering: 1st Place - Understanding Environmental Impacts of Large Language Model Serving by Gavin Michael Fortwendel College of Health and Human Sciences: 3rd Place - Analysis of the heavy metals in electrodes used in manual metal arc welding and the generated fumes by Shane Kevin Limas
Provost announces leadership updates
January 8, 2025
Congratulations to Haley Oliver (Food Sci) on being named Vice Provost for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, following six months of interim service.
Researchers develop game-changing technology that could create 'digital forest(s)' of the future: 'Benefiting the health of our entire planet'
January 8, 2025
In this article featured in The Cool Down, the work of Songlin Fei (FNR) and post-doc Jae Joong Lee (Comp Sci) is presented. More specifically, the topic is Tree-D Fusion algorithm, a sophisticated computer modeling tool that allows city planners to imagine how city streets would look lined with trees.
Researchers develop game-changing technology that could create 'digital forest(s)' of the future: 'Benefiting the health of our entire planet'
Lynda Godwin Peter - Graduate Ag Research Spotlight
January 8, 2025
Lynda Godwin Peter, a graduate student in the lab of Linda Lee (AGRY/EEE), is featured discussing her research to improve our understanding a family of thousands of compounds known as PFAS, and how she found interest in the research.
Purdue researchers develop faster hazardous spill response method
January 8, 2025
A team of researchers led by Nusrat Jung (CCE) have developed a new rapid screening method to test for volatile chemicals that can provide responders faster results when checking for chemicals in the soil, water, and air.
Purdue researchers develop faster hazardous spill response method
Is is dangerous to microwave your leftovers in plastics?
December 4, 2024
Jennifer Freeman (HSCI) is featured in this Purdue HHS YouTube video discussing the risks of reheating your leftovers in plastic containers.
Journey along the sugar highway with the new tree physiology lab at Purdue
December 4, 2024
Morgan Furze (BPP/FNR) is featured in this article discussing her studies into how woody plants respond to environmental stress using a branching network of veins.
Journey along the sugar highway with the new tree physiology lab at Purdue