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The Purdue University Research Program on STEM Education (PURPOSE) postdoctoral training initiative assembled four postdoc researchers from across the United States for collaboration and mentorship opportunities.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu The Purdue University Center for Early Learning (CEL) is pushing the integration of early STEM and non-STEM education research with PURPOSE. The Purdue University Research Program on STEM Education (PURPOSE) postdoctoral training initiative assembled four...

The fight against hearing loss in central Indiana was strengthened with the opening of the Purdue University Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center in Indianapolis.The facility fitted with a sound booth, audiometer, wideband tympanometer and new mobile hearing assessment technology is now open in the 16 Tech innovation district, a home to research-focused start-up companies and facilities.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu The fight against hearing loss in central Indiana was strengthened with the opening of the Purdue University Accessible Precision Audiology Research Center (APARC) in Indianapolis. The facility fitted with a sound booth, audiometer, wideband tympanometer...

For the past several years, Rosie Shrout, assistant professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science, has researched people’s suspicions that their romantic partner is being unfaithful.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Your romantic partner is coming home late more often. They are on their phone constantly. They are acting a little cagey lately. Should you be suspicious of cheating? For the past several years, Rosie Shrout,...

Marie Allsop, Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science clinical assistant professor, completed her two-year term as the first Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation diversity fellow.
Among Allsopp’s fellowship duties was a research project that would advance her field. Allsopp recently presented the results of her work, which focused on diversity issues in nutrition and dietetics in the workforce and in academia. “Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in Nutrition and Dietetics: Overcoming Obstacles to RDN Recruitment, Education and Advancement” fellowship explains the difficulties students of color face and registered dietitian nutritionists of color encounter to gain jobs and promotions.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu In 2023, Marie Allsop, Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science clinical assistant professor, completed her two-year term as the first Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation diversity fellow. Among Allsopp’s fellowship duties was a research...

Lee Ann De Reus’ career mantra of “If not me, then who?” led her to the top of several nonprofit agencies dedicated to women’s rights, gender justice and racial equity. Some of her most recent positions worked to eliminate domestic, sexual and gender-based violence both domestically and internationally.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Lee Ann De Reus’ career mantra of “If not me, then who?” led her to the top of several nonprofit agencies dedicated to women’s rights, gender justice and racial equity. Some of her most recent positions...

As data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports declining combustible cigarette use, vaping and e-cigarette sales have continued to soar, increasing by more than 46% from January 2020 to December 2022, according to the Truth Initiative. While combustible cigarettes have a proven risk of cancers and other diseases, less is known about the health effects of vaping and e-cigarette use.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu As data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports declining combustible cigarette use, vaping and e-cigarette sales have continued to soar, increasing by more than 46% from January 2020 to December 2022, according...