Faculty and Staff News

Purdue’s Garimella gets U.S. presidential nod for National Science Board

Suresh V. Garimella, who has led four straight record years for Purdue University research funding, will be appointed to the National Science Board. Garimella, Purdue’s executive vice president for research and partnerships and the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is one of seven appointments to the board by President Donald Trump.

Other Stories

• Purdue names vice president for information technology and chief information officer

• Have thoughts on Blackboard Learn’s replacement? Review team seeks examples of use cases and user stories

• Registration open for C/S staff recognition luncheon

• Bill Nye to discuss 'What IF We Find Intelligent Life Beyond Earth?' in sold-out Ideas Festival event

In the Spotlight

Giant Leaps blog: University Residences debuts virtual reality lab in McCutcheon Hall

University Residences has partnered with the Lamb School of Communication to open a new virtual reality lab housed in McCutcheon Hall. The lab features high-tech virtual reality consoles, multiple virtual reality headsets and handheld controls, a 70-inch curved television and game screen equipment. The lab offers unique opportunities for Boilermakers to study virtual reality in their living environment as well as provide opportunities for Residential Life engagement.

Additional News

General

• Inari introduces world’s first Seed Foundry, leaps from Boston to Purdue Research Park with goal to transform agriculture

• Impact of opioids on families, children to highlight state meeting

Research

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Sports

• Half-price football tickets available for faculty, staff for game against Wisconsin

• Back-to-back football, men’s basketball games alters radio coverage plans

Purdue in the News

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

• Machine Design: Could wearable tech’s future be simple stickers?

• Indianapolis Business Journal: Endocyte insiders to reap millions from Novartis deal

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

• Award-winning poet Natalie Diaz to speak as part of Literary Reading Series

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