Register now for the Excellence in Research Award Lectures

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On Monday, April 22, Karen Plaut, executive vice president for research, will host the Excellence in Research Award LecturesFaculty, staff, students and the public are invited to attend the event in Purdue Memorial Union’s North Ballroom.

The event will feature lectures by the winners of the university’s three most prestigious research awards. Speakers will include: Kathryn Brownell, winner of the 2023 Lu Ann Aday Award; Anand Raghunathan, winner of the 2023 Arden L. Bement Jr. Award; and Matthew Huber, winner of the 2023 Herbert Newby McCoy Award.

A reception will take place starting at 2 p.m., followed by the faculty lectures starting at 3 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

Registration is free.

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