March 23, 2023

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Ericsson, Saab and Purdue University announce ‘lab to life’ innovative 5G network to make Purdue Airport accessible as a real-life research site for aviation industry

Purdue University Airport, in collaboration with industry partners Ericsson and Saab, announced Monday (March 20) the creation of a unique 5G network that will serve as a “lab to life” proving ground for academics, researchers and business to develop commercial solutions that can be replicated to improve operations and security at airports of all sizes. 
Media contact: Steve Martin, sgmartin@prf.org
 

Purdue receives $20 million commitment from alum Sassola for new pharmacy leadership academy

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy has received a $20 million commitment from alumnus Marcel Sassola III (Pharm ’83) to establish a new leadership academy that will expand the college's offerings and prepare a new pipeline of pharmacy graduates equipped to innovate and lead in an ever-changing health care landscape.
Media contact: Derek Schultz, dcschultz@purdue.edu
 

Inaugural event celebrates 46 Purdue professors as early career awards winners

Purdue University honored 46 of its rising young faculty members on Monday (March 20) at the inaugural Early Career Awards celebration, acknowledging their success as recipients of awards from federal agencies that recognize outstanding early career researchers.
Media contact: Philip Fiorini, pfiorini@purdue.edu
 

AP Video: How kidney disease makes bones weaker

March is National Kidney Month, and Purdue University in Indianapolis professor Joey Wallace discusses how kidney disease can have an impact on bone health.
Media contact: Trevor Peters, peter237@purdue.edu
 

Purdue’s ViPER Group innovates high-energy-density, long life-cycle rechargeable lithium metal batteries

Research conducted by Purdue University’s Vilas Pol Energy Research (ViPER) Group shows promise for developing high-energy-density rechargeable lithium-metal batteries and addressing the electrochemical oxidation instability of ether-based electrolytes.
Media contact: Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu

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