April 19, 2017

Faculty and Staff News

Search committee appointed for Fort Wayne chancellor

A search committee has been formed to identify the next chancellor for Purdue’s Fort Wayne campus. Gary Lehman, a member of Purdue’s Board of Trustees, will chair the committee and on Tuesday (April 18) announced the members, who will be asked to provide a slate of candidates to President Mitch Daniels by July 1.

Inaugural Trailblazer Award recipients named

Two associate professors -- Stewart Chang-Alexander and Mandy Rispoli -- have received inaugural Trailblazer Awards for mid-career excellence and impact in research and scholarship.

In the Spotlight

2017 Exceptional Early Career Award: Stephanie Gardner and David Sears

In recognition of outstanding undergraduate teaching, two pre-tenure professors recently received the 2017 Exceptional Early Career Award for tenure-track faculty. Today's Q&A's focus on Stephanie Gardner, assistant professor of biological sciences, and David Sears, clinical assistant professor of educational psychology.

Additional News

Research

• Device meant to feed astronauts on Mars may first make debut in Africa

• Purdue technology shown to extend digital device battery life advances with $750,000 NSF grant

• Newly developed insecticide and fungus combination could more effectively control, eliminate termites

General

• Elevate Purdue Foundry Fund commits $400,000 to five startups

Purdue in the News

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

• USA Today: L.A. counters travel ban with welcoming message

• Anderson Herald Bulletin: Congresswoman calls Purdue Anderson a world-class facility

• NBC News: Crackdowns on social media accounts backfire by driving up demand

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

• Science on Tap to spotlight Purdue role in Mars 2020 rover mission in search for microbial life

• Free comedy show celebrating Purdue Day of Giving to feature 'Saturday Night Live' cast member and writer

• Purdue bands and orchestras have busy remaining April schedule

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