Past News
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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