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Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

November 15, 2023

Missed Dr. Thomas Hertel’s lecture in honor of his being recognized for receiving the College of Ag’s prestigious “Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land Grant Mission” talk? You can view his lecture here, or tune in to the Purdue AgEcon Podcast to learn more about him and his career as he chats with Ken Foster and Colby Smock. Dr. Hertel reflects on what his time here at Purdue has meant to him and leaves us all with heartfelt advice on pushing boundaries and learning about yourself along the way.

Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

October Patents

November 15, 2023

Shout out to affiliates who have received patents in October, including Letian Dou (Chem Eng) for his recent patent on “Novel Sesquiterpenoid Analogs”; Jian Jin (ABE) for both his “Phenotype Imaging System with Automatic Leaf-Handling Mechanism” and his “Portable Plant Health Analysis System and Method”; and Byron Pipes (Materials Eng) for his “Methods and Apparatus for Additive Manufacturing Utilizing Multifunctional Composite Materials, and Articles Made Therefrom”.

October Patents

Welcome to the ISF Team

November 8, 2023

ISF would like to welcome it's newest member Research Assistant Professor Ty Hoskins (FNR) who will help support the research and outreach efforts of the PFAS Strategic Research Team.

Welcome to the ISF Team

Purdue HTM Researchers: Authentic Indigenous Tourism A Tremendous Opportunity for Sustainable Tourism, If Done Right

November 8, 2023

Jonathon Day (HTM) and senior Libby Loprete discuss sustainable tourism in our own backyard at the Indiana Dunes Indigenous Cultural Trail in Indiana Dunes State Park.

Purdue HTM Researchers: Authentic Indigenous Tourism A Tremendous Opportunity for Sustainable Tourism, If Done Right

Tomatoes in Spaceflight: A Giant Leap for Human (and Plant) Kind

November 8, 2023

Developing protocols for plant growth in space, Denise Caldwell, a PhD candidate working with Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi (BPP), is using her botany powers to lay the foundational knowledge needed to feed ourselves while in space.

Tomatoes in Spaceflight: A Giant Leap for Human (and Plant) Kind

How and Why Do Violet Tornadoes Form?

November 8, 2023

Robin Tanamachi (EAPS) weighs in on “How and why do violent tornadoes form?” in a recent edition of Smithsonian Magazine.

How and Why Do Violet Tornadoes Form?

Experiment Shows Biological Interactions of Microplastics in Watery Environment

November 8, 2023

Tomas Höök (FNR), Catherine Searle (BioSci) and additional researchers are featured in an article discussing their recent publication that highlights how rife plastic has become apart of the environment.

Experiment Shows Biological Interactions of Microplastics in Watery Environment

Congratulations Aaron Specht

November 8, 2023

Congratulations to Aaron Specht (HSCI) on being awarded an R56 grant from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The grant will allow investigation into the relationships between metal exposures in children, adults, gene expression, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Congratulations Aaron Specht

How Water Can Turn Toxic in the Wake of a Wildfire

November 8, 2023

Andrew Whelton (CE/EEE) was featured in the The Climate and Us series discussing his efforts to help Colorado citizens recover from wildfires.

How Water Can Turn Toxic in the Wake of a Wildfire

Purdue Honors Researchers with Seed for Success Acorn Awards

November 8, 2023

Congratulations to 38 of our faculty affiliates on their Acorn Awards for $1m+ research awards in the FY2023!

Purdue Honors Researchers with Seed for Success Acorn Awards