Purdue Today.

January 9, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

A welcome back message from President Chiang and Provost Wolfe

Happy New Year and a Boilermaker welcome back to Spring Semester 2023 at Purdue University. We hope you had a wonderful and restorative holiday break. As we approach this new semester, we look forward to an engaging and rewarding year of learning, discovery and engagement, and we know each of you is excited to continue your hard work toward our shared goals of growth in talent, careers and knowledge.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Purdue to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with concert by Morgan State University Choir
'Understanding Tomorrow's Nuclear Energy' lecture series continues in January, registration open

In the Spotlight

Greatest Hits Part 2

Greatest hits of 2022: 'This Is Purdue' celebrates Boilermaker education and innovation

The “This Is Purdue” podcast is celebrating even more popular episodes from 2022. Part two of the “Greatest Hits of 2022” episode focuses on the academic side of Purdue. Listen as these Boilermakers — from an Indy 500-winning engineer to a NASA flight director to a new Purdue Board of Trustees member — share their small steps and giant leaps. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn


ICYMI: Check out part one of the “Greatest Hits of 2022” episode, focusing on Boilermaker athletics guests from the past year.

Additional News

Brad Duerstock

Making autonomous transportation accessible to everyone

Brad Duerstock has seen smartphones, tablets and other types of technology get developed but not become usable for him or others with disabilities until years later. Duerstock, a professor of practice in industrial engineering and biomedical engineering, is working to change that for autonomous vehicles while the technology is still in its early days. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Mason Gillis

Mason Gillis: This is Persistence at Purdue University

From the classroom to the basketball court, Mason Gillis has never backed down from a challenge. After battling injury at the start of his basketball career, he’s learned that all good things in life are difficult before they become easy. Thanks to his persistent Boilermaker outlook, he’s not only a pro on the court, but he’s also an inspiring mentor to his teammates. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Campus

LEAD offers opportunities for students to develop professional competencies

People

Purdue Global’s Diego Britto selected for second term on UPCEA finance committee
SCALE: A ‘low-stress’ option for high-achiever Hana Wong

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

ICYMI: National Academy of Inventors names Purdue faculty as 2022 fellows

J. Paul Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Cytometry in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences and a professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, and Amy R. Reibman, the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

J. Paul Robinson and Amy R. Reibman

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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.

Inside INdiana Business: Inside INdiana Bonus: Mung Chiang
WFFT (Fort Wayne): Purdue clinical professor: How to avoid injury when trying a new sport
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