Stroke-related aphasia is most known for affecting the patient’s communication — often robbing them of speech, writing and understanding language. Arianna LaCroix, assistant professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, collaborated with PhD student Emily (Sebranek) Lenz to develop an “auditory attention task” that can measure how people pay attention to sounds. The goal of this work is to shine light on a neurological deficit that may be quietly affecting how people with aphasia listen, understand and express themselves.
A new book by Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering and the Robert V. Adams Professor in Mechanical Engineering, chronicles Purdue’s profound global impact through the stories of over 100 notable Boilermakers. “150 Years of Purdue Engineering” explores a century and a half of ingenuity — from the development of the soft-serve ice cream machine to the first steps on the moon — while looking ahead to the next 150 years of innovation.
The March 2 Presidential Lecture Series event featuring a conversation between AMD CEO Lisa Su and President Mung Chiang is being moved to Stewart Center’s Loeb Playhouse because of strong demand. The event, which is free and open to the public with a ticket, is titled “Strategic Circuits: How University and Industry Partnerships Will Power the AI Era.”
Do you know why the NFL Scouting Combine came to Indianapolis? According to Dr. Donald Shelbourne — former team physician at Purdue and with the Indianapolis Colts — it’s because the league learned that it could rely on the city’s unbeatable medical services during the predraft event. Learn how he and other Boilermaker medical professionals helped change how NFL teams collect prospects’ critical medical information ahead of the draft.
Don’t miss this story of persistence! Men’s basketball assistant coach P.J. Thompson shares his path. From playing for the team to taking on his current role, it’s been rigorous but rewarding work. Learn more about his journey and stay tuned for future episodes with students, faculty, staff and alumni.
