Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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Purdue’s largest freshman class will include first graduates of Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis

Forty students from the first graduating class of Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis are among the more than 10,000 incoming freshmen expected to arrive on campus this summer as part of Purdue University’s largest freshman class ever.

Media Contact: Matthew Oates

Burton D. Morgan Business Model Competition awards over $100,000 to Purdue student startups

Five Purdue student startups spanning biodegradable drinking straws, in-flight pilot training, job interview preparation and digital platforms for parking and electric vehicle charging were named finalists in Purdue’s 34th annual Burton D. Morgan Business Model Competition.

Media Contact: Jim Bush

Data science pairs with cancer research for better diagnostics, therapies

Scientists at Purdue are using data science to help discover how the next generation of treatments for cancer may be found.

Media Contact: Brittany Steff

Hiking gear fabric has cooling effect that may make your next smartwatch more comfortable

A team of Purdue engineers has discovered that a type of fabric typically used for hiking gear has remarkable heat-conducting properties on par with stainless steel, potentially leading to wearable electronics that successfully cool both the device and the wearer’s skin.

Media Contact: Kayla Wiles

Purdue Global commencement recognizes a record 1,800-plus graduates

A record of more than 1,800 Purdue Global graduates worldwide took part in virtual commencement ceremonies May 22 – including more than 225 who are Indiana residents.

Media Contact: Tom Schott

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