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March 5, 2021

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Reminder: COVID-19 vaccine eligibility changes frequently; keep an eye out for all vaccination options

Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana is changing often due to an increased national vaccine supply. Currently, any Indiana resident age 50 and older is eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment, as are long-term care residents, health care workers and first responders.

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Deadline is today for WL faculty, staff and students to complete COVID-19 survey
Quarantine and isolation resources

Things to Know

Purdue Equity Task Force update
Faculty and staff reminded of campus, community and online mental health resources

Things to Do

Purdue Apple users need to change @purdue.edu Apple ID by Saturday
Nominations for top research awards due Wednesday
March instructional workshops highlight Brightspace, video, rubrics, portfolios
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on resetting the pantry with healthy foods
Early user program to connect researchers, educators with Anvil supercomputer
Faculty, staff, students invited to Violet Haas and Leadership in Action awards reception on Tuesday

In the Spotlight

pyrak-nolte in national academy graphic

Purdue celebrates distinguished professor elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Laura Pyrak-Nolte has dedicated her work at Purdue to understanding fractures with the goal of ensuring environmental safety and enhancing renewable energy production. Pyrak-Nolte, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science, is one of Purdue’s latest members of the National Academy of Engineering, among the highest professional honors accorded to any engineer in the United States.

Additional News

Ali Bramson with globe

Ice frozen under Mars’ surface could offer aid to future settlements

Frozen water is hiding beneath the dust-covered surface of Mars, and scientist Ali Bramson wants to find it. Bramson, assistant professor of planetary science, sees a chance to both sustain future human explorers and answer questions about the red planet’s climate.

underwater glider team at diving well

Agile autonomous underwater glider could quietly survey the seas

Autonomous underwater vehicles have become versatile tools, but they can be disruptive to the environment or have trouble in confined spaces. Researchers are studying an alternative: agile, low-cost underwater gliders that operate silently.

Research

Purdue professor receives Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative funding from Department of Defense
Tissue filler, scaffold technologies provide new options for patients with breast cancer, other diseases
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue trustees formally approve Purdue for Life reorganization, OK new projects to benefit research
Partnership with Purdue University Global to benefit members of Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association

Sports

Five qualify for NCAA Track and Field Championships
2021 Big Ten men’s basketball tournament to allow limited fan attendance
Big Ten announces limited attendance at women's basketball tournament

Bringing Our Best

Zenephia Evans keeps the heart of Purdue pumping

It is hard to hear Zenephia Evans speak without becoming caught up in her motivating, positive energy. Proactive and innovative, Evans is always thinking about how she can improve the lives of those around her, including in her role in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Zenephia Evans in graphic

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Rising Professionals to celebrate distinguished young alumni

Purdue in the News

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

Albany (NY) Times-Union: How risky are ‘high-risk’ sports for high schoolers?
WXIN/WTTV: Bloomington company helps produce, distribute millions of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vials
WRBI (Batesville): Frye ushers partnership with Purdue Global and IVFA
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