Purdue Today.

March 3, 2021

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Protect Purdue

Faculty and Staff News

Remember Protect Purdue Pledge when participating in outdoor activities, traveling

Faculty, staff and students are urged to follow the Protect Purdue Pledge as the weather gets warmer and there’s more opportunity to be outside – and potentially around more people. Following the Pledge is also essential for those traveling for work or personal reasons and those who may be planning gatherings for Easter.

Protect Purdue

COVID-19 vaccine now available for individuals age 55 and older
Provost’s Protect Purdue ‘Conversation’ to discuss vaccines and Fall 2021

Things to Know

Users may need to reset wireless devices after update to network on Thursday
Enrollment for long-term care insurance through Mutual of Omaha ends March 12

Things to Do

Healthy Boiler workshop to look at how best to help children’s mental health during pandemic
Inclusive pedagogy to be focus of upcoming conference

In the Spotlight

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Video: The importance of surveillance testing

Surveillance testing continues to be critically important in order to Protect Purdue and control the amount of infection spread. Dr. Esteban Ramirez, chief medical officer of the Protect Purdue Health Center, shares why.

Additional News

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A quantum internet is closer to reality, thanks to this switch

When quantum computers become more powerful and widespread, they will need a robust quantum internet to communicate. Purdue University engineers have addressed an issue barring the development of quantum networks that are big enough to reliably support more than a handful of users.

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Remote work tip: Consider when to have cameras on for meetings

Purdue is offering tips to help alleviate some of the challenges associated with managing remote workloads and participating in video meetings. This week’s tip recommends participants have cameras on during small meetings with active engagement. In large presentation meetings, listeners may have cameras off.

General

Purdue Extension asking for input regarding mental health, substance use in workplaces

Campus

Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help Sunday
David Baker, leader in protein design, to speak virtually about vaccine development

People

Five alumnae to be honored as Distinguished Women Scholars

Sports

Photo gallery: 2021 Big Ten Diving Championships

Bringing Our Best

PPHS North principal works to inspire students

Keeanna Warren, founding principal of Purdue Polytechnic High School North, doesn’t view herself as a traditional principal. She sees herself as an education change agent.

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Purdue in the News

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

Technology Times: Scientists use weather radar to watch microbes brew inside cells
Forbes: Solving technical problems requires more than just technical advancements
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue-affiliated company inks research agreement
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