October 20, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

Dimensions of Discovery research news posts latest issue online

The latest edition of the Dimensions of Discovery research newsletter is now available online. The quarterly newsletter from the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships highlights Purdue faculty accomplishments and provides relevant research announcements and regulatory information to Purdue faculty and staff.

In the Spotlight

HandiMate robot system gets kids thinking like engineers

Researchers in Purdue's C Design Lab have created HandiMate, a DIY robot kit that allows children to design and build custom robots out of everyday materials that they control wirelessly through hand gestures. Expanding the College of Engineering, one of the 10 Purdue Moves initiatives, includes a commitment to getting kids interested in math and science from an early age. In this video, children demonstrate the HandiMate system, designed to help them think like engineers.

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Additional News

General

• BIFAD meeting to start today with afternoon sessions open to public

• Grand challenge teams to present, advance work at conference

• Purdue highlighting Careers in Student Affairs Month with activities

• Purdue Toastmasters groups invite campus community to callout

• Purdue Space Day to promote STEM education for students

• Department of Health and Kinesiology to offer Cancer Wellness Program

• Purdue announces 2015 Homecoming court members

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

• Chronicle of Higher Education: Mitch Daniels finds good food and a willingness to change at Purdue

• Big Ten Network: BTN LiveBIG: Purdue students take a giant leap in NASA competition

• Indiana Minority Business Magazine: Most cosmetic company CEOs are men

• Indianapolis Business Journal: Research shows benefit of women in startup management teams

• Indianapolis Star: Greater Lafayette, Purdue aim for 'Startup City'

Events


	Don't Miss It! Lectures and Guest Speakers This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

• Purdue Varsity Glee Club will perform its second annual 'Encore' concert

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