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EAPS Radar Images Now Viewable by Public
October 15, 2018
A team of atmospheric scientists in EAPS is making images from its new radar available to the public.
Purdue trustees ratify eight named faculty, two named spaces
October 12, 2018
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 12) ratified eight named faculty positions and the recent appointments of the university’s executive vice president for communication and vice president for human resources. Trustees also issued a resolution of appreciation for friends of the university, including two whose names will be added to campus facilities. Including Dr. Chad Jafvert, who was named the Lyles Family Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering; and Dr. Ernest (Chip) Blatchley, who was named the Lee A. Rieth Professor in Environmental Engineering.
Purdue trustees ratify eight named faculty, two named spaces
Faculty members receive Showalter funding
October 5, 2018
Three faculty members have been designated Showalter Faculty Scholars for 2018, including Dr. Ellen Wells, Health Sciences for her project: "Metal Contamination and Children's Health in East Chicago." Congratulations to all the Showalter Awardees.
Maria Sepúlveda receives Purdue Agriculture Research Award
September 27, 2018
Maria (“Marisol”) Sepúlveda, professor of ecology and natural systems and associate head of research for the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, has been selected to receive Purdue University’s 2018 Agriculture Research Award. The award has been presented annually since 1982 and is the highest honor recognizing research excellence by a faculty member in the College of Agriculture.
Lake Michigan is warming. A new report says that could mean trouble for game fish.
September 16, 2018
A warmer and wetter climate in the Midwest could lead to the displacement of some cold water fish species in southern Lake Michigan and trigger mass die-offs in smaller inland lakes, according to a report published this week by Purdue University.
Lake Michigan is warming. A new report says that could mean trouble for game fish.
Study sheds light on stem cell proliferation that may one day boost crop yields
August 2, 2018
A Purdue University study has uncovered mechanisms that lead to stem cell formation and maintenance in plants.
Study sheds light on stem cell proliferation that may one day boost crop yields
Purdue researchers develop ‘tornado’ lab-on-a-chip technology with micro tweezers to detect dangerous viruses, biological contaminants
August 1, 2018
Purdue University researchers have developed a new class of optical nanotweezers that can trap and detect biomolecules, viruses and DNA more rapidly.
Purdue researchers develop ‘tornado’ lab-on-a-chip technology with micro tweezers to detect dangerous viruses, biological contaminants
Purdue panel will respond to USDA’s August crop report
July 31, 2018
Purdue Extension experts, the USDA’s state statistician for Indiana, and the director of the Indiana Department of Agriculture will gather at this year’s Indiana State Fair to comment on the strategically critical USDA August Crop Report.
Nexus Institute Workshops / Talleres del Instituto Nexus
July 31, 2018
The Arequipa Nexus Institute for Food, Energy and the Environment (Nexus Institute) will launch its first specialized workshop series at Purdue. El Instituto Nexus de Arequipa para la Alimentación, la Energía y el Medio Ambiente (Instituto Nexus) lanzará su primera serie de talleres especializados en Purdue.
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Study finds key to plant growth control mechanism
July 19, 2018
A Purdue University study has mapped a complex series of pathways that control the shape of plant cells.
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