Purdue alumna Morgan Coghlan and graduate student Ronith Dasari have been recognized for inventing and testing an augmented laparoscopic grasper designed to improve surgeons’ experiences during a common procedure and enhance patient recovery times. The project, developed during their junior and senior capstone design course in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, has earned them a spot as finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition. The public can vote for their favorite team
online once per day through 5 p.m. ET Oct. 15.
“Tunable Evanescent-Mode Filters: Principles, Implementation, and Applications” is a definitive guide to tunable RF systems covering both fundamental concepts as well as advanced techniques and the latest developments in the field. Co-authored by Dimitrios Peroulis, the Reilly Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and senior vice president for partnerships and online, the up-to-date reference provides an unparalleled exploration of key topics, from Chebyshev and Butterworth filters to advanced diplexing concepts. The book is an essential resource for any researcher or engineer dedicated to mastering tunable filter technology.
Irith Pomeranz, the Cadence Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for her groundbreaking contributions to test technology.
As the seasons shift and calendars fill with fall and winter plans, the Purdue University Airport is a convenient and accessible travel option. The airport’s new Amelia Earhart Terminal opened in August and offers the public and Purdue community both business and personal travel options. Purdue faculty and staff can save up to 10% on personal travel for flights booked by Dec. 31, and employees traveling for business can earn bonus miles if flying by Jan. 31.
