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From hosting a second international CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., to this weekend’s “Greatest Spectacle in College Racing,” Derek Schultz has the latest in this week’s edition of “Purdue News Now.”

Plus, check out the five good stories below you may have missed. 

Purdue, SIA, SEMI, SRC and GSA convene international CHIPS summit to focus on U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor R&D and workforce in a global context

In partnership with SEMI, Semiconductor Industry Association, Semiconductor Research Corp. and Global Semiconductor Alliance, Purdue University again hosted a CHIPS summit in Washington, D.C., bringing together global allies as well as industry and academic stakeholders to examine wide-ranging solutions at scale to address the future of U.S. innovation in microelectronics and the semiconductor workforce. The daylong conference, named CHIPS for America: Execute for Global Success, focused on U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor R&D and workforce in a global context.

Media contact: Wes Mills, wemills@purdue.edu

Purdue launches world’s first center pioneering use of AI to innovate tomorrow’s modes of autonomous aviation transportation

Responding to demand, Purdue is launching a pioneering center to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to make these transportation systems safe, efficient and scalable. The Center on AI for Digital, Autonomous and Augmented Aviation will deliver innovations for unmanned aerial vehicles and other autonomous systems, focusing on developments that can be scaled up as demand for the technology grows.

Media contact: Phillip Fiorini, pfiorini@purdue.edu

Purdue-CORIA named global industrial technology center in partnership with Korea

Purdue University has been designated an overseas partnership institution for global technology cooperation by the Republic of Korea. The South Korea Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced this month that Purdue is one of only five U.S. institutions, and six worldwide, named as a formal academic partner to foster and promote joint research and development opportunities in critical technology sectors.

Media contact: Wes Mills, wemills@purdue.edu

AP Video – Do tires wear faster on EVs?

Dan Williams, a professor in the College of Engineering’s School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, explains how electric vehicles tend to experience increased tire wear. Williams says tires account for or exert the forces that accelerate, brake and turn a car. With electric vehicles tending to weigh more, Williams says EV tires are more sensitive and face more wear and tear over time. Williams also says driving style can increase tire wear on all vehicles.

Media contact: Trevor Peters, peter237@purdue.edu

Purdue University extends admission, housing deadlines again to accommodate FAFSA delays

Purdue University has again extended its admission deposit deadline for first-year undergraduates to give students and families more flexibility as they review their admission and financial aid offers. Newly admitted Boilermakers will now have until June 1 (extended from May 15) to accept their offers from the university. The decision was made because of ongoing issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which helps eliminate financial barriers and promote equal access to education for students.

Media contact: Tim Doty, doty2@purdue.edu

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