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Purdue psychological sciences researcher explores factors behind peak — and poor — performance in new Science publication

Michael Phelps, Serena Williams and Simone Biles have all been named the GOAT of their sport, but what makes them …
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‘Multisystem organ failure enthusiast’ credits Purdue Health Sciences courses as launching point to medical career

Dr. Christina Burke found her fit in the Purdue School of Health Sciences in prerequisite classes, student organizations, research and …
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Holy guacamole! Purdue Health Sciences researcher’s new study finds traces of toxic metals in avocados

A recent international study from Aaron Specht, assistant professor in the Purdue School of Health Sciences, and his team of …
"HHS Faculty, Top 2% most-cited researchers"

Purdue HHS researchers named in 2025 list of world’s most-cited scientists, representing nearly 20% of current tenure-line faculty

Written by: Casey Dexter, casey38@purdue.edu Purdue HHS data provided by: Casey Marks, lead strategic data manager, marks11@purdue.edu In a database …
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Finding a wealth of success: Ylo sisters go from Purdue HHS standouts to financial planning professionals

As Purdue University financial counseling and planning alumnae, Alexandra Ylo Wadas (HHS ’17) and Jillian Ylo (HHS ’20) took the …

Purdue HTM faculty member earns Best Competitive Paper Award at the world’s top consumer research conference

“Beyond Money: How Social Motives Drive Green Purchases in the Sharing Economy” is the latest publication by Kevin So, the …
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Purdue Public Health researcher’s expertise tackles Presidential Fitness Test, K-12 student movement

As a former president of the American School Health Association, Solari Williams was interviewed by National Public Radio and other …
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New Purdue Health Sciences-created air sampler to protect human, animal and environmental health from airborne viruses, bacteria

Subin Han, a PhD candidate in the Purdue University School of Health Sciences, developed a novel, patent-pending air sampler that …
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Public health student brings personal experience to Purdue’s Military Family Research Institute through research support

Autumn Reynolds, a Purdue University Department of Public Health Master of Public Health student in the 4+1 program has always …
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$3.5M grant to aid Purdue Psychological Sciences researcher’s examination of AI conversational agents on well-being and character development

As AI agents are becoming more pervasive for both work and personal use, people are increasingly turning to these agents …
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Former HHS Outstanding Senior and HDFS alumnus brings excellence to talent acquisition through Indianapolis-based Orr Fellowship

When Angel Prince graduated from Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science in 2024 as an Outstanding Senior, …
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Purdue nursing researcher’s academic journey started with no electricity, to end with PhD and expertise in terminal cancer patient care

Evans Appiah Osei overcame major obstacles before thriving in the Purdue University School of Nursing. Studying by lantern light as …