Faculty and Staff News

Healthy Boiler incentives for 2019 in reach with two simple steps

The first year of the Healthy Boiler Wellness Program ended Sept. 30, 2018, with 6,143 individuals enrolled (employees and spouses) and more than $60,000 paid to those individuals as incentives earned. As Purdue prepares for 2019, it is important to remember some things about the 2019 Healthy Boiler program.

Other Stories

• Three chosen to receive Purdue's initial Jefferson Awards for community service

• 45 professors inducted into Purdue's Book of Great Teachers

• Alcohol and drug document to be distributed to all employees

• Training resources available for requesting time off through SuccessFactors

• FAQ available to help navigate requesting time off in SuccessFactors

• Learning management system review team compiling feedback, plans vendor visits in spring

• Nominations sought for Dreamer Award

In the Spotlight

Who done it? Purdue entomology's forensic science class, that's who

Perhaps Entomology 22810 (Forensic Investigation) should be called “CSI: Purdue University.” Students learn how to collect scientific data from a variety of crime scenes, including a fatal automobile accident staged behind Smith Hall. Don’t worry, the victim of this collision was a mannequin, but the evidence the students collected was real. Photographer Tom Campbell followed the investigators in their semester-long quest for evidence.

Additional News

Research

• New 2-in-1 powder aerosol to upgrade fight against deadly superbugs in lungs »

• New models sense human trust in smart machines

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Daniels to appear on 'Firing Line with Margaret Hoover'

• Purdue discovery nominated for 2018 molecule of the year, one of only eight for significant international recognition

• Purdue’s winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 16 to be shown live on webcast

• Historic female Congress could shatter norms in upcoming legislative session

• Unlimited data draining your wallet? Your plan costs more in U.S. than those in most developed countries

People

• International commercialization, startup expert joins Purdue as chief entrepreneurial officer

• Carroll receives Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence

Sports

• Moore makes football history as consensus All-American

• Purdue volleyball pair earns All-America honors

• Schopper named second-team Academic All-American

• Two women's hoops alumnae named to 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.

• Fox News: 'Blueberries' on Mars have a watery past. But scientists are still baffled.

• Blog Talk radio: Transitioning home as a newly adoptive family: Things to prepare for

• WLFI: Purdue researcher studies how a World War II chemical can help treat Parkinson’s disease

• Terre Haute Tribune-Star: In Indiana, this slimy salamander is winning hearts and conservation efforts

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue names new entrepreneurial officer

• WIBC: Purdue professor: Lack of anti-trust enforcement the reason for expensive cell phone bills

Events

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