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October 20, 2025
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
In Print: ‘Practical Bioinformatics: A Laboratory Manual’
“Practical Bioinformatics: A Laboratory Manual” co-authored by Michael Gribskov, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is a lab-based manual designed to help students and researchers navigate the rapidly advancing field of bioinformatics. The manual offers hands-on guidance for handling large biological data and understanding key concepts, including the use of sequence comparisons to infer protein function and the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data for gene expression.
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October edition: Newly issued patents
Congratulations to Purdue University researchers across all campuses and academic disciplines. They have recently received 13 patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Faculty Update: Migration of Institutional Review Board activities to PERA
Migration of Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities to the Purdue Excellence in Research Administration (PERA) platform is underway. The PERA-IRB module will go live Monday (Oct. 27).
  • New AI platform allows users to design and analyze composite materials, structures
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| EVENTS
Homecoming weekend kicks off Friday
Purdue’s homecoming weekend is set for this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 24-25). The schedule of events includes activities for alumni and fans of all ages. Check them out!
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Coming Nov. 6-7: Space and Aviation Alumni Reunion
Registration is open for the Space and Aviation Alumni Reunion, taking place Nov. 6-7 at Purdue’s West Lafayette location. Presented in partnership with the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the event will include programming dedicated to both fields as well as their global impact and outlook.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
This week’s “Thumbs Up” recipients represent the Finance team, Library of Engineering and Science, Purdue Brand Studio and more.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • MaPSAC, CSSAC accepting nominations for Community Spirit Award
CAMPUS
  • New banners to be installed along Grant Street beginning today
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