Quantum technologies, which harness nature at the tiniest scales, hold the potential to transform how people compute, communicate and sense their environments. Critical areas that could benefit from emerging quantum technology include the AI design of new functional materials for safer and cheaper consumer products, therapeutic drug development, cybersecurity, and deployment of sensors with extreme sensitivity and spatial resolution.
In the latest Academic and Research Excellence Update, Provost Patrick Wolfe, Executive Vice President for Research Dan DeLaurentis, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Chris Ruhl highlight the latest updates on key initiatives and tools for faculty and staff along with outstanding faculty recognitions.
“Supernatural Japan: Izumi Kyoka and the Global Fantastic” examines the work of Japanese writer Izumi Kyoka and his role in shaping modern supernatural fiction in Japan. The book, written by Pedro Bassoe, assistant professor of Japanese, comparative literature and Asian studies, explores how Kyoka’s ghost stories and fantastical tales blend traditional Japanese folklore with influences from European and global literature, helping establish the “fantastic” as a modern literary genre in Japan.
Each month, Purdue Today celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue’s reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue.
Purdue Convocations has announced its lineup for the 2026-27 season, bringing Grammy-winning artists, hit Broadway musicals, international sensations, jazz legends and beloved family shows to Greater Lafayette.
The Purdue Farmers Market is scheduled to resume today (May 7). The market will take place every Thursday through Oct. 29 on Memorial Mall in West Lafayette and will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
