Category: Research
Think the Brain is Always Efficient? Think Again.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
If you want to expend energy efficiently, it’s best to tailor your efforts to the final goal. If your devices or network connections can’t display or relay high-resolution images, there’s no point in streaming high-definition movies.
Purdue University Women’s Global Health Institute names new leadership
Monday, October 7th, 2019
Dorothy Teegarden, professor of Nutrition Science, is WGHI’s new director. Ulrike Dydak, professor of Health Sciences, is the institute’s new associate director.
Interdisciplinary Purdue Autism Research Center established
Thursday, April 18th, 2019
There will be more community programs, resources, collaborations and faculty members researching autism, thanks to an expanded program at Purdue University. The progression of autism support and research at Purdue was triggered by community passions and furthered by administrative support when the Purdue Autism Cluster was created in 2014. It has now culminated in the […]
Purdue study uses telehealth to help identify autism markers for babies and young toddlers
Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
A long-distance telehealth study at Purdue University could help researchers identify autism symptoms in infancy, which could ultimately help children receive targeted therapy earlier.
Human Development and Family Studies professor wins award for early career achievement
Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
David Purpura, associate professor of Human Development and Family Studies has received an Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation to further his research. He is one of the three researchers at Purdue that are serving as shining examples of the university’s place as a leading intellectual center. The awards support the development of individual […]