Past News
Genomic analyses of prairie chickens cast doubt on species classifications
September 4, 2024
A study led by Andrew DeWoody (FNR) is featured in this article that will help assess genetic health and manage conservation efforts of the endangered specie, the prairie chicken.
Genomic analyses of prairie chickens cast doubt on species classifications
The Great Salt Lake Is Still Drying Up. Will It Affect Your Health? Yes.
September 4, 2024
Lisa Welp (EAPS) is featured in an article by Outside discussing how greenhouse gas emissions indirectly impact people worldwide by contributing to climate change.
The Great Salt Lake Is Still Drying Up. Will It Affect Your Health? Yes.
ISF Welcomes Two New Staff Members

September 3, 2024
The Institute for a Sustainable Future recently welcomed two new team members. At the start of the Fall 2024 semester, Tara Greene joined as the new operation manager and Valentina Negri joined as a research scientist.
Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future leads DHS and NATO Workshop examining Security Impacts of Climate Change
August 30, 2024
Purdue’s Institute for a Sustainable Future led the implementation of a four-day workshop, “Unraveling the Cyber-Physical Infrastructure Climate Change (CPSICC) Nexus,” held from July 29–August 1, 2024, at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Conference Center in Washington, DC.
Introducing Laura Bowling as Head of Agronomy
August 28, 2024
Congratulations to Laura Bowling (ARGY) on being named the new department head of agronomy.
INAFSM Education and Outreach Award
August 28, 2024
Congratulations to Venkatesh Merwade (CE) on being selected by the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (INAFSM) to receive their 2024 Education and Outreach Award.
Research patent: Revolutionary process to stop air pollution at its source
August 28, 2024
ISF affiliate Mirian Velay-Lizancos's (CE) graduate student Antonio Esquivel-Puentes is featured in an article by The Cool Down discussing new technology that could negate up to 85-90% of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from cement-making facilities, power plants, shipping vessels, and vehicles.
Research patent: Revolutionary process to stop air pollution at its source
How does today's extreme heat compare with Earth's past climate?
August 28, 2024
ISF Director Matt Huber (EAPS) was featured in an article by The Guardian discussing unprecedented extreme climate temperatures.
How does today's extreme heat compare with Earth's past climate?
Engineers Make Side Gigs Work
August 28, 2024
Luna Lu (CE) was featured in an article by the Society of Women Engineers for her groundbreaking work in concrete sensor technology.
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water for Agriculture
August 28, 2024
Andrew Whelton (CE/EEE) published an article in the Honolulu Civil Beat discussing his team's research findings on damaged water systems.
Maui Wildfires Smoldered Underground, Threatening Water for Agriculture