September 10, 2020

Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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You will want to read these good stories that you may have missed.

Reporting from the stars

Dan Milisavljevic, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Purdue, is one of very few scientists who studies both massive star explosions called supernovae and their debris fields called supernova remnants, which combine to often produce space’s most dazzling and colorful images.

Media Contact: Amy Patterson Neubert, apatterson@purdue.edu

Fall allergies can trigger horses’ asthma, impact performance

Just as many humans start to sneeze in the fall, horses also can be affected by seasonal allergies.

Media Contact: Amy Patterson Neubert, apatterson@purdue.edu

Purdue draws record number of high achievers from historically underserved populations through new Emerging Leaders Science Scholars program

A newly created program to bring the best and the brightest to Purdue’s College of Science accepted its first cohort of students this summer and fall, and is already proving to be an immensely successful pilot on behalf of all of Purdue.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates, oatesw@purdue.edu

Wearable, portable invention offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections, wounds

A team of innovators from Purdue has developed a wearable solution that allows a patient to receive infection and wound treatment without leaving home.

Media Contact: Chris Adamcladam@prf.org

New pilot plant equipment expands horizons for food science

Purdue’s Department of Food Science pilot plant is a key component of its mission to prepare graduates to enter the job market and support industry.

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

About Purdue University

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