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Purdue Today
August 17, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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National Academy of Inventors fellow: Haiyan Wang
Purdue Research Foundation continues to highlight National Academy of Inventors fellows at Purdue whose collaborative, multidisciplinary research is translated into real-world technologies that benefit society. The latest fellow is Haiyan Wang, the Basil S. Turner Professor of Engineering, whose work supports industry innovation, developing and strengthening materials like ceramics and ultrahigh-strength aluminum alloys.
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In Print: ‘Magnetic Signatures: Advanced Analysis for Modern Systems’
In “Magnetic Signatures: Advanced Analysis for Modern Systems,” Alexander Kildishev, professor of electrical and computer engineering, explores spatial harmonic analysis to characterize and manage external magnetic fields in technical systems. The book delivers rigorous mathematical foundations alongside practical implementation strategies, making it an essential resource for designing magnetically sensitive naval, spacecraft and autonomous unmanned vehicles.
  • Google Cloud fundamentals training for researchers set for Wednesday
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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33 students capture competitive NSF research fellowships; 13 achieve honorable mentions
As primary catalysts for Purdue’s research and teaching missions, Boilermaker students continued their impressive run of success through the National Science Foundation’s prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship Program: 23 Purdue students won fellowships in 2026 while 10 recent alums received awards to complete their PhDs at other institutions.
| THINGS TO KNOW
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Save the date: 2026 Your Path Wellness Fair coming Oct. 7
For the fourth year, Human Resources — Benefits is hosting the annual wellness fair where benefits-eligible employees have an opportunity to explore resources that support overall health and well-being. This year, the fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms (North and South).
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • PurdueALERT tests planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Boiler Gold Rush
  • One Hour with HR returns with new career-focused learning tracks
  • New self-paced AI training courses launch
  • Building Services to implement new office cleaning program — Pitch In, Purdue — across campus
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Purdue University Northwest ready to welcome student residents to Calumet Hall
  • Purdue strengthens collaboration with Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library through site acquisition
  • Future astronaut Abigail Mizzi needs your support
CAMPUS
  • Staff & Student Bowling League invites new players to join; meeting set for today
  • Free verbal de-escalation training available in September and October
EVENTS
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • Independent: Could the Amelia Earhart mystery finally be solved? A new expedition could offer answers.
  • Financial Times (subscription required): Is university still worth it?
  • WISH (CW Indianapolis): How Purdue is helping students lay the groundwork for their careers
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