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New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms

Sabre Kais, a professor in Purdue’s Department of Chemistry, and his research group are developing quantum algorithms and quantum machine learning methods.

Media Contact: Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu

Purdue named finalist for 2020 APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities Awards

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) on Sept. 2 named Purdue as one of six university finalists for its eighth annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University Awards.

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

Purdue Global cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program accredited by ABET

The Purdue Global Bachelor of Science degree program in cybersecurity has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.

Media Contact: Tom Schott, tschott@purdue.edu

Online Data Science in Finance course series from Purdue applies machine learning to modern financial problems

Purdue is offering a new series of Data Science in Finance courses focusing on applications of data science and machine learning to solve modern financial problems and leading to a certificate in the burgeoning field.

Media Contact: Greg Kline, gkline@purdue.edu

Black Cultural Center’s library receives grant to expand community resources

The library at Purdue’s Black Cultural Center has been recognized by Indiana Humanities with a grant to add more resources.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

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