Past News
New technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water
October 5, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A team of Purdue University researchers has invented a prototype water-disinfection system that could help the world's 800 million people who lack safe drinking water.
U.S. unlikely to hit Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic biofuels
October 5, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The biofuel industry will not be able to meet the cellulosic production requirements of the Renewable Fuel Standard without significant advancements in technology or investment, according to a National Academy of Sciences study prepared for Congress.
U.S. unlikely to hit Renewable Fuel Standard for cellulosic biofuels
Purdue gets $3.8 million to study, educate on bioenergy crops
September 30, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University researchers will use a portion of a $25 million grant to determine the potential of grasses as environmentally responsible bioenergy crops and to educate farmers and others about the findings.
Purdue gets $3.8 million to study, educate on bioenergy crops
Purdue Green Week to celebrate sustainability
September 23, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University's annual Green Week kicks off Monday (Sept. 26) with an international sustainability symposium and a lecture by actor and eco-living advocate Ed Begley Jr.
Ingersoll Rand's Commitment to Energy Efficiency Shines at the 2011 Solar Decathlon
September 22, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Sep 20, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ingersoll-Rand plc, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, this week proudly supports Purdue University's home design entry in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2011 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Ingersoll Rand's Commitment to Energy Efficiency Shines at the 2011 Solar Decathlon
Confucius Institute to host 'Amazing China: A Cultural Entertainment'
September 20, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Confucius Institute at Purdue University will host "Amazing China: A Cultural Entertainment" on Sept. 27, featuring the Shanghai Jiao Tong University symphonic orchestra.
Confucius Institute to host 'Amazing China: A Cultural Entertainment'
Shell Energy Day at Purdue shines spotlight on oil and natural gas exploration, impacts
September 20, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Shell Energy Day at Purdue University on Thursday (Sept. 22) will delve into the industry challenges, environmental impacts and student career opportunities in oil and natural gas exploration.
Shell Energy Day at Purdue shines spotlight on oil and natural gas exploration, impacts
EcoPartnership symposium to bring together China, U.S. scientists
September 19, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Nearly 150 U.S. and Chinese researchers will tackle the challenge of fueling two of the world's largest economies while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of an inaugural conference this month on the Purdue University campus.
EcoPartnership symposium to bring together China, U.S. scientists
Energy Center, John Zink Co. collaborate on research fellowships
September 7, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University's Energy Center and John Zink Co. in Oklahoma are collaborating to create three $5,000 interdisciplinary research fellowships focusing on the area of combustion and open to graduate students across campus.
Energy Center, John Zink Co. collaborate on research fellowships
Ed Begley Jr. to speak at Purdue as part of Green Week, China-U.S. EcoPartnership activities
September 2, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Ten years after 9/11, researchers at Purdue University are continuing work that could lead to safer steel structures such as buildings and bridges and also an emerging type of nuclear power plant design.
Ed Begley Jr. to speak at Purdue as part of Green Week, China-U.S. EcoPartnership activities