Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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Purdue Musical Organizations to present first-ever virtual Christmas Show

For the first time in 87 years, Purdue Musical Organizations will present the Purdue Christmas Show as a virtual production – to be shared online via the PMO website and social media channels Saturday (Dec. 19) and available to view through Jan. 1.

Media Contact: Chrissy Crawley, crawleyc@purdue.edu

Innovative research helping people with Parkinson’s disease communicate better

Jessica Huber, a Purdue professor of speech, language and hearing sciences, is being recognized for her invention of a simple wearable device to help improve the world of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

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

Purdue professor and department head, receives Indiana Farm Bureau’s Hovde Award

Mark Russell, department head and professor of agricultural sciences education and communication at Purdue, has been awarded the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in appreciation of his commitment to educational service in rural Indiana and beyond.

Media Contact: Emma Ea Ambrose, eeambros@purdue.edu

Purdue Global IT interns to benefit while supporting non-profit organization

Beginning in January, Purdue Global students pursing information technology, cybersecurity, analytics and cloud computing degrees who are part of the Purdue Global Internship Program will work with Flying HIGH Inc. to gain experience while lending their topical knowledge to the nonprofit organization.

Media Contact: Tom Schott, tschott@purdue.edu

Is that building done yet? Researchers test sensors that could speed up construction schedules

Purdue engineers have developed sensors that could safely speed up a construction timeline by determining concrete strength directly onsite in real time.

Media Contact: Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu

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