Past News
Recent American Studies Graduate Nominated by Purdue for Prestigious Academic Prize
July 28, 2021
Dr. Virginia Pleasant, who received her PhD in American Studies in May, was recently selected to represent Purdue in the national CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award competition. These awards are given annually to individuals who have completed dissertations that, in the eyes of the award committee, represent original work and make a significant contribution to the discipline. Two awards are given out each year, and individuals must be nominated by a member institution.
Purdue Health Sciences researchers develop bioaerosol sampler for faster, more accurate virus and bacteria detection
July 27, 2021
While development started before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aerosol Research Lab of Jae Hong Park, assistant professor in the Purdue University School of Health Sciences, has created patented technology that can collect and analyze bioaerosols rapidly and conveniently in the field environment.
Purdue Health Sciences researchers develop bioaerosol sampler for faster, more accurate virus and bacteria detection
The Economic Contribution of the Indiana Green Industry, 2020 Report
July 26, 2021
Along with many other industries, the green industry experienced changes in the last few years. Since the 2008-2009 recession, the industry has shown signs of recovery, especially for some sectors.
The Economic Contribution of the Indiana Green Industry, 2020 Report
House Passes PFAS Action Act of 2021
July 21, 2021
The United States House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill that would begin to address the country’s PFAS crisis, H.R. 2467. The PFAS Action Act of 2021 will restrict PFAS air and water pollution and help to jumpstart cleanup at polluted sites across the country. The bill passed the House by 241 to 183, with 23 Republicans voting in favor.
TWS Honors Flaherty with Excellence in Education Award
July 9, 2021
After being named as the Student Chapter Advisor of the Year by The Wildlife Society in June 2020, Dr. Elizabeth Flaherty is again being honored by TWS. This time Flaherty is being recognized for her work in the classroom and her mentorship to students with the 2021 Excellence in Wildlife Education Award. ??The Excellence in Wildlife Education Award celebrates sustained exemplary teaching and contribution to the improvement of wildlife education by honoring individual faculty members.
Why Hoosiers need to help birds maintain social distance
July 8, 2021
Sometimes nature mirrors society in eerie in unexpected ways. That is happening now with Indiana’s songbird populations, which are suffering from a yet unidentified illness. Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and experts like forestry and natural resources professor Barny Dunning advise these precautions to slow the spread of this illness. This includes taking down birdfeeders, birdbaths and any other man-made devices for attracting birds.
Food science researchers advance science behind gut health and prebiotics
July 8, 2021
When it comes to improving human gut health, approaches and the success of these approaches are based largely on an individual’s gut ecosystem: the bacteria present, its diversity and other factors. Therefore, trying to improve gut health through application of prebiotics or probiotics can have wildly variable results based on gut flora composition.
Food science researchers advance science behind gut health and prebiotics
Why Indiana's Lake Michigan waterfront is seeing its worst erosion in decades
July 1, 2021
Roads collapsing into the water, a stairway and pavilion swept away, dozens of yards of beach submerged: In the last year, erosion has pummeled the Lake Michigan shoreline and the property edging it.
Why Indiana's Lake Michigan waterfront is seeing its worst erosion in decades
Decarbonizing Tourism
June 30, 2021
The challenge of decarbonizing hospitality is one of the great challenges our industry faces. It is important that we consider the actions that will have the greatest impact on our carbon footprint. Unfortunately, the things we talk about most frequently are not the things that have the biggest impact. Here are just a few steps to decarbonizing tourism – the most commonly discussed first, the most impactful last.
Farewell Announcement from Tim Filley
June 29, 2021
A brief message from Center Director Tim Filley