On Friday (Jan. 19) Geri Richmond, undersecretary for science and innovation at the U.S. Department of Energy, visited Purdue University to see demonstrations on a variety of projects that would impact the future of energy use. Richmond also met with President Mung Chiang and Executive Vice President for Research Karen Plaut, and congratulated Nien-Hwa Linda Wang, the Norman and Jane Li Professor in Chemical Engineering, one of 20 winners of the first phase of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize from the DOE’s Wind Energy Technologies Office.
Purdue researchers have taken the first steps to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Type 2 diabetes by creating multiple patent-pending compounds shown to inhibit protein aggregation associated with those diseases.
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Purdue President Mung Chiang has formed a task force to increase the available capacity of two of the three child care centers that operate on campus. The panel will explore opportunities for growth at the centers and seek innovative solutions to remove staffing bottlenecks that have led simultaneously to a waitlist and unused physical capacity.
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We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the campus partners who helped make the celebration of Lilly Endowment’s $100 million commitment to Purdue such a phenomenal success. Special thanks go to the Purdue Memorial Union staff; Hall of Music Productions; Grounds; the Electric Shop; and the Purdue University Fire, Police, and Emergency Preparedness and Planning departments. These teams expertly pivoted on short notice, helping us create a truly special event. Thank you all!
