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Purdue Profiles: Jeffrey Nowak

Jeffrey A. Nowak has taken his love of teaching science, technology, engineering and math to the global stage. Nowak, associate professor of science education at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, has helped improve education systems in Macedonia and, most recently, in Kosovo through his work with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Applications sought for learning outcomes assessment grants

The Office of the Provost is accepting applications for its learning outcomes assessment grants. Grants generally fund the purchase or creation of assessment tools or the development of assessment plans. Priority will be given to those grants with broad applicability to assessing student attainment of the core curriculum outcomes. Read more...

Users group to demonstrate styli, accessories and peripherals for iPad and tablets

A discussion about styli, accessories and peripherals for iPads, tablets and other mobile devices will headline the iPad and Tablet Users Group meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday (March 22). The March meeting will include a question-and-answer session and an application-sharing period. Read more...

PREPP welcoming doctoral, postdoc applications

The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park is accepting applications for doctoral and postdoctoral positions in the 2012-13 Purdue Realization and Entrepreneurship Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellows (PREPP) program, which encourages and supports the commercialization of Purdue research. The application deadline is March 27. More information is in a PDF file.

People

Bowen wins 2012 OPAL Award

Robert L. Bowen, distinguished engineering alumnus and the first Donn E. Hancher Distinguished Fellow in Construction Engineering and Management, has won the 2012 Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Read more...

General News

Purdue one of 15 universities in EcoCAR2 contest

A group of Purdue engineering and technology students will soon begin work on a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu as part of an international competition designed to reduce the environmental impact of passenger vehicles. Read more...

College of Agriculture holding third annual food drive

The third annual Purdue College of Agriculture Food Drive will be accepting donations through April 6. Read more...

Purdue Bell Tower going blue for autism awareness

Purdue's Bell Tower will be lit up in blue April 1-7 to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and national Autism Awareness Month. Read more...

Prof: Audiences 'hungry' for strong heroines; sci-fi tales deliver

The heroine in the popular "The Hunger Games" novels represents a trend of physically strong and independent women taking center stage, especially in fantasy and science fiction films, says a Purdue expert. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue women's season ends with NCAA tourney loss

Purdue met up with a stifling South Carolina defense and fell short in a 72-61 second-round loss Monday night in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, ending the year at 25-9. Read more...

Legends of Mackey Arena: Week 11

Katie Douglas and Glenn Robinson are two of the most accomplished Boilermakers ever to play the game of basketball. They have both been selected among the 24 Legends of Mackey Arena. Read more...

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

Women's
History Month

Determination. Compassion. Perseverance. These are qualities that create role models out of mothers, mentors and leaders. They set the pace for future generations. Inspiring other women to pursue their passions. Reach their goals. Make a difference. Just like these women who have made their mark at Purdue -- and on the world around us.

Today's profile:
Kimber Nicoletti