Critical rare earth element technologies from Hasler Ventures LLC and Purdue, which were developed in the laboratory of Nien-Hwa Linda Wang, Purdue’s Norman and Jane Li Professor in Chemical Engineering, have enabled ReElement Technologies to develop and construct a much-needed environmentally safer domestic supply chain of critical materials and offer this capability to U.S. producers of both recycled and ore-sourced rare earth metals.
Mary Strickland is a lifelong animal lover. So much so that after gaining a Purdue bachelor’s degree in wildlife and a master’s degree in biology at Georgia Southern, she was motivated to do more to help solve pressing social-ecological problems. Today, she’s moving toward just that, pursuing a PhD in natural resource social science alongside professor Zhao Ma in the College of Agriculture.
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 Academic Advising.
‘This Is Purdue’ is celebrating its 100th episode and reflecting on its past catalogue, which highlights Boilermakers who, through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap.