Past News
Purdue researchers study innovative strategies to effectively promote plant-based food choices through online shopping nudges
January 29, 2025
New research by agricultural economists from Purdue University and the University of Kentucky shows that carbon footprint labeling and product categorization can effectively encourage online shoppers to choose plant-based foods. Bhagyashree Katare (Ag Econ), highlights that while most research on "nudging" has focused on physical stores, this study demonstrates that small interventions in online grocery settings can promote healthier, more sustainable choices.
Purdue researchers study innovative strategies to effectively promote plant-based food choices through online shopping nudges
Gitau to lead Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future
January 23, 2025
ISF has ushered in 2025 with new leadership as Margaret Gitau, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering, assumes the role of director, succeeding founding director Matt Huber. Gitau brings extensive expertise in water resources and the interconnection of food, energy, and water systems, with a focus on sustainability.
EEE Fall 2024 Outstanding Teachers
January 23, 2025
Congratulations to ISF affiliates Chad Jafvert (CCE/EEE), Lindsey Payne (EEE), Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE), Zhi (George) Zhou (CCE/EEE) on being recognized this semester by the College of Engineering as the top rated professors.
Ankita Raturi Wins Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Food
January 23, 2025
Congratulations to Ankita Raturi (ABE) on winning the Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Food. This award provides unrestricted awards to mid-career individuals working in the U.S. with real-world and hands-on experience in food.
New iForester application puts tree knowledge in the public's pocket
January 23, 2025
Song Zhang (ME) and Cheryl Qian (Industrial Design), in collaboration with Songlin Fei (IDF/FNR) have created an app, iForester, that provides preliminary information about trees' value.
New iForester application puts tree knowledge in the public's pocket
Gitau to lead Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future
January 22, 2025
The Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF) is beginning 2025 with new leadership.
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