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Early Career Research Achievement Award

November 6, 2024

Congratulations to Jonathan Shannahan (HSCI) on being awarded the Purdue Health and Human Science's Early Career Research Achievement Award.

Early Career Research Achievement Award

Modified bacteria could change future of farming

November 6, 2024

Ronald Wilhelm (AGRY) and Dan Quinn (AGRY) are featured in this WISHTV.COM segment discussing their research of genetically modified bacteria.

Modified bacteria could change future of farming

Purdue Researchers Investigate the Effects of Vaping on Oral and Lung Health

November 6, 2024

Thivanka Muthumalage (HSCI) and Jonathan Shannahan (HSCI) are featured in this article discussing their research on vaping and e-cigarette technologies to explore the health effects in both the lungs and mouth.

Purdue Researchers Investigate the Effects of Vaping on Oral and Lung Health

Rare bees kill Meta's nuclear-powered AI data center plans

November 6, 2024

AI is a 'dirty' industry, with one AI query consuming enough energy to power a lightbulb for 20 minutes. In this recent article in Popular Science, assistant professor of entomology and co-lead of the ISF Biodiversity community Brock Harper (ENTM) weighed in on a rare species of bees that recently stymied a plan for nuclear power generation by Meta.

Rare bees kill Meta's nuclear-powered AI data center plans

Environmental and Ecological Engineering's graduate program ranked No. 9, undergraduate program No. 12 nationally

November 6, 2024

Congratulations to the Environmental and Ecological Engineering department on their national rankings for both their undergraduate and graduate programs.

Environmental and Ecological Engineering's graduate program ranked No. 9, undergraduate program No. 12 nationally

Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared

October 30, 2024

ISF Director Matt Huber (EAPS) is featured in this New York Times article discussing "wet bulb" temperatures and the growing research supporting that humans could potentially be more vulnerable to rising temperatures than previously believed.

Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared

FNR's Hoverman receives Ag Research Award

October 30, 2024

Congratulations to Jason Hoverman (FNR) on being the 2024 recipient of the Agriculture Research Award, the College of Agriculture's highest honor given to midcareer faculty members.

FNR's Hoverman receives Ag Research Award

Purdue EEE and NC A&T Professors receive $3 million from NSF NRT for new graduate program focused on integrating environmental sustainability into corporate settings

October 24, 2024

Congratulations Inez Hua (PI) (CCE/EEE), Hua Cai (IE/EEE), Rebecca Ciez (ME/EEE), John Howarter (ME/EEE), and Philip Dunston (Professional Practice) on being awarded $3 million in grants to establish a new graduate program focused on integrating master's and PhD graduates into environmental sustainability industry careers.

Purdue EEE and NC A&T Professors receive $3 million from NSF NRT for new graduate program focused on integrating environmental sustainability into corporate settings

Purdue, FDA join Indiana produce growers in multiyear food safety study

October 24, 2024

Amanda Deering (Food Sci) is featured discussing the study of salmonella prevalence and persistence focused on the cantaloupe-growing region of southwest Indiana.

Purdue, FDA join Indiana produce growers in multiyear food safety study

Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere - Here's How to Reduce Your Exposure to PFAs

October 16, 2024

Jennifer Freeman (HSCI) is featured in this Real Simple article discussing forever chemicals, where they can be found, health impacts, and reducing them in your home.

Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere - Here's How to Reduce Your Exposure to PFAs