Faculty and Staff News

Three professors elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Three Purdue professors -- Jianxin Ma, James Ogg and Nancy Pelaez -- have received the distinction of fellow from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society. The professors are being honored for their efforts toward advancing science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished.

Other Stories

• Center for Healthy Living offering 'Holiday Gift Ideas' hands-on activity workshop

In the Spotlight

Flying high: Computer graphics researchers make drone navigation easier

Drone operators struggling to fly the multi-propeller device and take pictures simultaneously could soon have a much simpler method to steering flight. Bedrich Benes, a professor of computer graphics technology, and doctoral student Hao Kang (in photo) collaborated with corporate researchers to develop a touch-screen method to navigate and take pictures with drones.

Additional News

Research

• Purdue study to answer when and why some algae turn toxic

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Arrival of 25-foot-tall tree to mark beginning of Holidays at the Union celebration

• Out-of-this-world food: Technology goes from the moon to grocery aisle, improving food production and quality, taste

• Toys and games provide both education and entertainment for children with autism

Teaching and Learning

• ITaP student software trainers assist in learning software for class, research and work

Sports

• Moore voted Big Ten receiver, freshman of the year

• 6 football Boilermakers from offense join Moore with Big Ten honors

• Gadis to be inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Purdue in the News

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

• Wall Street Journal: Why innovation may suffer when a company's founder leaves (subscription required to view full article)

• Forbes: This year's holiday advertising is missing something important

• WLFI: A Purdue planet expert shares insight about NASA's InSight Lander

• Inside INdiana Business: State taps Purdue center for health tech solutions

Events

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• Mariachi band Flor de Toloache to perform at Purdue on Dec. 6

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