News

November 22, 2019

New safety recommendations for culvert repair released

Purdue University researchers have completed a three-year study and provide evidence-based recommendations to reduce contamination and improve work-site safety during culvert repairs. Literature reviews, a survey
of 32 state transportation agencies, as well as testing
in California, New York and Virginia, were completed. 

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November 22, 2019

Time magazine recognizes LightSail 2 among year’s top inventions

A solar sail project led by Purdue University professor David Spencer was named as one of Time magazine’s Best Inventions 2019. The LightSail 2 project launched into space during the summer, demonstrating the use of reflective sails to harness the momentum of sunlight for propulsion.

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November 19, 2019

Drones, lasers to help unravel the mysteries of a Mediterranean island

This past summer, a group from Purdue’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering joined researchers from Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts to explore the geography and artifacts from Dana Island using drones and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping systems to better understand the island’s history.

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November 17, 2019

Security lessons

The University of Toledo has received a $267,700 National Science Foundation grant to research, along with Purdue University Northwest, how to teach high school students about cybersecurity and about the risks and threats from smart phones, tablets, and other technology.

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November 15, 2019

Purdue website provides information on Indiana water resources

The Indiana Water Resources Center (IWRRC) officially launched the State of Indiana Waters website. The website provides a single source of information for the general public regarding the status of Indiana’s water resources including ground and surface waters.

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