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In a noisy school cafeteria, two children speak over the conversations and clanging utensils happening around them. While many observers may see the children talking and think their ears are doing all of the comprehension, Natalya Kaganovich, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, is exploring how the eyes play a role in understanding speech and how that might influence language disorders.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu In a noisy school cafeteria, two children speak over the conversations and clanging utensils happening around them. While many observers may see the children talking and think their ears are doing all of the comprehension,...

This energy only spells faster, more convenient meals for the consumer. Kevin So and Alei Fan, researchers in the Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, foresee apps and in-person dining at fast-casual restaurants co-existing, for now.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Among the many changing consumption patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of food delivery apps such as DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub. Years after the pandemic status of the coronavirus was lifted, these...

Aaron Specht, assistant professor in the Purdue University School of Health Sciences, has investigated bird flu cases in critically endangered California condors since 2023, soon after 21 condors died from an avian flu event. Specht administered a vaccine developed by “animal health company” Zoetis for vultures to prevent the spread of bird flu. Specht also used his trusty X-ray fluorescence technology to scan birds for potential lead poisoning and see how such an exposure would interact with the vaccine.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is back in the headlines as the viral disease has infected more than 13,000 wild birds in the United States in the past year, according to the Centers...

From cigarettes and cigars to chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape pens, the tobacco industry is constantly evolving to lure in new users. Meanwhile, tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu From cigarettes and cigars to chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape pens, the tobacco industry is constantly evolving to lure in new users. Meanwhile, tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in...

Congratulations to Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) student-athletes who earned Academic All-Big Ten honors this spring. To be eligible to receive Academic All-Big Ten designation, student-athletes must be enrolled full-time at their university for a minimum of 12 months...

Aaron Bowman, dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has announced changes in HHS leadership.

Written By: Denise Buhrmester, buhrmest@purdue.edu Aaron Bowman, dean of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), has announced changes in HHS leadership. (more…)