Past News
Hi-Tech Indoor Farm in South Bend Taking on Lettuce Market
March 28, 2021
Ariana Torres, an assistant professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said the timing is right for ventures such as Pure Green because people are consuming more salad and insisting on higher quality produce.
The World’s First AI-Powered, Virtual Reality-Based Cybersecurity Training for First Responders is Being Developed
March 24, 2021
Researchers from Purdue University and a team from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) are creating the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual reality-based cybersecurity training program for public safety officials. The joint three-year project began in September 2020 after receiving a $1.5M Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP)/Continuing Training Grant (CTG from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What Problems Does Organic Cotton Solve?
March 10, 2021
One warm afternoon several years ago, I was walking with Korianna,* a farmer in Telangana, India, when I smelled something bad. The scent of diesel and sulfur wafted over the dusty red clay and fertile black earth characteristic of the Deccan plateau. Korianna pointed to fields of tightly planted, vibrant green cotton in the distance, where a neighboring villager was using a motorized sprayer to unleash pesticides onto crop rows. “When they start to face losses, they’ll want to join us,” he told me.
Finding Balance Between Industrial and Natural Systems
March 9, 2021
My fascination with engineering and models began when I first worked on an electrical model of logic gates in high school. So, I dreamt of becoming an engineer to build things; to me it was truly an adventurous journey. Fortunately, in this journey, I landed at Purdue, where Amelia Earhart once resided. Her stories are inspiring and give me courage to do things differently and to tackle the tough problems.
Student’s research addresses water-related climate change concerns
March 8, 2021
"There were constant concerns about droughts,” said Val Zayden Schull, referencing their childhood in California’s agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley. “My father is a farmworker, and they’re the ones who will be severely impacted by climate change. If farmworkers can’t work, they can’t provide for their families.” A first-generation college student, Schull double-majored in biological engineering and natural resources at Cornell University, where a professor encouraged them to follow their research interests to Purdue.
Student’s research addresses water-related climate change concerns
Travelers holding off on spring break plans despite fewer COVID cases
March 5, 2021
Purdue University professor Jonathan Day said modified school schedules this year could play a role in fewer spring break travelers. His university is among many that doesn’t have an allotted spring break this semester. “I think part of the lag is partly about organizations that have committed to schedules and partly people building up confidence to make the first trip,” said the associate professor of hospitality and tourism management.
Travelers holding off on spring break plans despite fewer COVID cases
Student’s travels and research clarify cost of Pakistanis’ climate change adaptations
March 1, 2021
How do people perceive change? How are people adapting? What costs and barriers are involved in those changes? These questions provide the lens through which Becca Nixon, a Ph.D. student in forestry and natural resources, looks at the world. “As the environment is changing, people are encountering many stressors that are driving them to adapt,” explained Nixon. “I want to help support strategies that align with their values and improve their well-being.” To achieve her goal, Nixon’s social science research focuses on people whose livelihoods are tied to the Swat and Kabul Rivers in northern Pakistan.
Student’s travels and research clarify cost of Pakistanis’ climate change adaptations
Texas grid failure strengthens calls to climate-proof energy infrastructure
February 22, 2021
“I wouldn’t say this story is unique to Texas,” said Roshi Nateghi, an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Purdue University who studies how to improve our aging infrastructure to withstand modern and emerging challenges.
Texas grid failure strengthens calls to climate-proof energy infrastructure
Bill Author, Purdue Expert Urge Hearing For Bill On Lead Testing In Preschools, Day Cares
February 17, 2021
A state House bill would require preschools and day care centers to test for lead in drinking water and take action if lead levels are too high. Kids with lead poisoning can have trouble learning, behavioral issues, and poor kidney function. It’s especially harmful to children under the age of 6.
Bill Author, Purdue Expert Urge Hearing For Bill On Lead Testing In Preschools, Day Cares
Legislation tackles toxic "forever chemicals" found in Indianapolis' drinking water
February 15, 2021
Concern is growing nationwide about a family of toxic chemicals found in everything from fabrics to food service containers. And that concern has now reached the Indiana statehouse. These chemicals, often called "forever chemicals," are linked to severe health impacts, including cholesterol and cancer. They also don't break down naturally. And they're seemingly everywhere. They've even been found in Indianapolis' drinking water.
Legislation tackles toxic "forever chemicals" found in Indianapolis' drinking water