A $2.5 million donation to Riley Children’s Foundation from the Ricks Family Foundation — along with another $2.5 million challenge match — are the catalyst for a new joint research initiative between Purdue and Indiana universities. The Heartland Children’s Nutrition Collaborative will combine the strength and expertise of Purdue’s Department of Food Science and the IU School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics to discover how early-life food intake can shape and influence both short-term and long-term health.
Zixu Zhang, a PhD student in the technology program at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, has received notable recognition by earning third place from over 600 entries in the Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making Technical Group student paper competition. This competition was held at the 67th International Annual Meeting for Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
At Purdue University, the pursuit of excellence at scale is a collective endeavor that relies heavily on the efforts of its dedicated and talented staff. From supporting faculty in their groundbreaking research to fostering student success to ensuring the seamless operation of the university's many functions, staff members play a pivotal role across campus. Purdue Today is recognizing these efforts with its “Staff Excellence” series, which continues with a feature on the Grounds Department.
In the latest episode of “This Is Purdue,” Jim Bullard, the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, discusses navigating obstacles like the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Related: Watch the full video on YouTube.
Thanks to Amanda Limiac (Agricultural and Biological Engineering) for setting up the quiet week tree decorating and cookies event and the finals week stop for a snack event. Our tree in the main office looked so nice with the handmade ornaments and the popcorn garland. The students really appreciated the break and the snacks. — Yvonne Hardebeck (Agricultural and Biological Engineering)
