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Smart controls for electrifying older homes

October 16, 2024

Ph.D. candidate Elias Pergantis (ME) advised by Kevin Kircher (ME) and Davide Ziviani (ME) is featured in this article discussing their innovative design, an electrical infrastructure that only requires breaker panels to handle 50 to 100 amps for an entire house.

Smart controls for electrifying older homes

Purdue tests effects of perennial cover crops on soil health and corn production

October 16, 2024

Yichao Rui (AGRY) is featured discussing a recent study investigating the viability of using Kura clover as a perennial cover crop associated with corn production.

Purdue tests effects of perennial cover crops on soil health and corn production

ISF hosts global conference on security implications

October 16, 2024

The Purdue University Institute for a Sustainable Future (ISF) recently led the organization and planning of a Washington, D.C., workshop involving the U.S., NATO and partner countries to anticipate and plan for potential impacts of climate change on water, food, energy, finance, cyber infrastructures and social-political institutions.

ISF hosts global conference on security implications

2024 Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society

October 10, 2024

Congratulations to Ximena Bernal (BIO) on being selected as one of the 2024 Fellows of the Animal Behavior Society.

2024 Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society

Hubert and Audrey Kleasen Professor

October 10, 2024

Congratulations to Satish Ukkusuri (CCE) on being named the Hubert and Audrey Kleasen Professor in Civil Engineering.

Hubert and Audrey Kleasen Professor

Early Career Award

October 10, 2024

Congratulations to David Warsinger (ME) on receiving an Early Career award from the Universities Council on Water Resources for his outreach and engagement.

Early Career Award

Caitlin Proctor & Water

October 10, 2024

Caitlin Proctor (EEE/ABE) is featured in this article discussing her research on understanding water systems, inspiring environmental stewardship, and building connections along the way.

Caitlin Proctor & Water

NSF Early Career recognition

October 10, 2024

Congratulations to David Johnson (IE/Poli Sci) on receiving an NSF Early Career Award for his project, "Risk-Based Methods for Robust, Adaptive, and Equitable Flood Risk Management in a Changing Climate."

NSF Early Career recognition

A new online app will lower economic barriers to sustainable agriculture for small farmers

October 10, 2024

Ariana Torres (HLA) has created a new tool called the HortCalculator that will provide leafy green farmers running small operations in the U.S. Midwest region with the tailored financial information necessary to be profitable and adapt to evolving market trends.

A new online app will lower economic barriers to sustainable agriculture for small farmers

Concrete sensor manufacturer Wavelogix receives $1M grant from National Science Foundation

October 10, 2024

Congratulations to Luna Lu (CCE) who has received funding for her REBEL Concrete Strength Sensing system from the National Science Foundation. The technology will enable faster, data-driven decisions through real-time concrete strength monitoring.

Concrete sensor manufacturer Wavelogix receives $1M grant from National Science Foundation