Highlights from Purdue
August 2019
NDIA, Purdue launch inaugural hypersonics capabilities conference to advance transformational military capabilities
The inaugural National Defense Industrial Association Hypersonics Capabilities Conference, co-hosted with Purdue, brought together a consortium of military, government, congressional, industry and policy leaders to further advance U.S. hypersonic systems on July 30 to Aug. 1 at Purdue. Purdue has nearly 40 world-renowned researchers in hypersonics, and the NDIA and Purdue have long collaborated on research in this field. More ...
Cislunar blueprint to propel space outreach for the next 50 years
In its inaugural call to action, Purdue Engineering’s Cislunar Initiative took a giant leap forward in advancing humankind’s presence in space and the development of the economy in the “cislunar region,” the orbital area encompassing the Earth and moon. The initiative will collaborate across multiple industries and sectors to address critical areas of need in cislunar space relating to commercial development, government policies and regulation, and research. More ...
Purdue commencement celebrates most recent graduates
More than 1,400 students became alumni during summer commencement on Aug. 3 at Purdue. Purdue alumnus James Thomson, president emeritus of the RAND Corp., a nonprofit, nonpartisan institution that helps improve policy and decisions through research and analysis, gave the keynote address for the event, held in Elliott Hall of Music. President Mitch Daniels attended the ceremony, and Matthew C. Pharris of Phoenix provided the student response. Full story and photo gallery
Purdue University Global hosts commencement in nation's capital
Purdue University Global conferred degrees on nearly 700 graduates during an Aug. 10 ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., recognizing them for their academic achievements and celebrating their success. More ...
150th celebration events keep rolling for Purdue
Purdue's fall semester carries on the momentum of the University's 150th celebration with events focused on the technology of tomorrow, nuclear energy and critical issues facing military-connected families. A calendar of upcoming events is available here.
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New technology for protein complex discovery holds promise for biotechnology and crop improvement
Living cells survive and adapt by forming stable protein complexes that allow them to modulate protein activity, do mechanical work and convert signals into predictable responses, but identifying the proteins in those complexes is technically challenging. Purdue researchers have developed a method to predict the composition of thousands of proteins complexes at one time, a discovery that will speed discoveries about cell functions. More ...
Device could automatically deliver drug to reverse opioid overdose
Opioid users tend to be alone and incapacitated during an overdose. Purdue researchers are developing a device that would automatically detect an overdose and deliver naloxone, a drug known to reverse deadly effects. More ...
Jet ignition technology could boost efficiency and lower emissions of combustion engines
The same technology used in jets soon may be powering personal cars and other automobiles. Purdue researchers are now working to develop pre-chamber technology for automobiles to replace conventional spark plugs. More ...
DOE Career Award to help scientists use giraffe dung to make biofuels
People use enzymes to create fuels from plants, fungi to produce antimalarial drugs, and E. coli bacteria to generate lifesaving insulin. These systems are attractive because they are sustainable and rely on renewable plant biomass, but they are still wildly inefficient. Professor Kevin Solomon plans to improve the efficiency by using giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and horse dung and a U.S. Department of Energy Career Award, which supports the development of research programs by outstanding scientists early in their careers. More ...
Acid may be key ingredient for better adhesive strength, electronic components
An acid used for medicine and to flavor some drinks soon may help make electronic components and certain adhesives more durable and better for the environment. Purdue researchers have discovered a method for using tannic acid to help create improved adhesives, coatings and manufacturing composites. More ...
Transforming biology to design next-generation computers, using a surprise ingredient
Inspired by biological cell membranes, Purdue researchers in the Claridge Research Group have developed surfaces that act as molecular-scale blueprints for unpacking and aligning nanoscale components for next-generation computers. The secret ingredient? Water, in tiny amounts. More ...
Purdue utilizes high-tech AI to improve coal-burning power plants
Purdue’s mechanical engineering faculty and students are using artificial intelligence to help coal-dependent areas make the eventual transition to renewable energies. Purdue is working with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Great River Energy, Maple, Minnesota; and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, on a project to develop resources and tools that will allow utilities to determine the costs of operating their large coal boilers at reduced capacity. More ...
New technology targets cancer, other diseases, and hidden elements that allow those diseases to thrive
A Purdue-affiliated startup has created a platform aimed at treating relapse patients for cancers and other diseases by taking a holistic approach of not only seeking to impede the main cause but also to stop other elements that help that disease thrive. More ...
Flexible, reduced-load jobs a win-win for workers, employers, expert says
Attracting and retaining the best and brightest employees with an unemployment rate that is hovering near a 50-year low is a challenge for companies. The challenge is made more difficult with more workers reaching retirement age, declining birth rates and fewer replacement workers to fill job openings. One emerging answer: Get rid of unproductive “busy work” and commit to learning how to effectively design and implement flexible workload arrangements for interested high-potential employees on a career path. More ...
Twitter ‘fingerprint’ helps decode how individuals respond to crises
Often in the case of a disaster, there are too few resources available to the community. A new algorithm analyzes individuals’ tweets to better understand how they respond to crises, offering a new way to inform decisions on disaster management. More ...
Purdue scientists show how soybeans may get more nitrogen from atmosphere
Plant breeders could theoretically increase soybean crop yields if they could control the number of nodules on plant roots since they are responsible for fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Increased crop yield is key to feeding a global population expected to surpass 9 billion people by 2050. More ...
Trustees committee endorses Teaching and Learning Excellence road map
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Purdue Board of Trustees on July 16 endorsed a new road map for the future of undergraduate education at Purdue. The road map lays out a framework for moving undergraduate teaching and learning at Purdue to new levels of excellence and impact over the next decade. More ...
Purdue Systemwide
Purdue Northwest professor among winning team of scientists studying the origin of the universe
Finding the origin of the universe through the tiniest of particles has been the life quest of Neeti Parashar, professor of physics at Purdue University Northwest. She was recently honored among more than 400 scientific researchers with the 2019 High Energy and Particle Physics Prize awarded by the European Physical Society. More ...
Purdue University Northwest gains full NCAA Division II membership
Purdue University Northwest announced July 12 that the PNW Pride has been accepted as a full member of NCAA Division II, as determined by the NCAA Division II Membership Committee. After advancing though the three-year process as a provisional member, PNW will enter full NCAA membership for the 2019-20 season and be eligible to compete in all conference, regional and national postseason competitions. More ...
Purdue University Fort Wayne to join Horizon League
Purdue University Fort Wayne announced Aug. 6 that it will join the Horizon League and will begin competition during the 2020–21 academic year. The Horizon League Board of Directors approved the university’s application for membership this week. Purdue Fort Wayne will officially join the League on July 1, 2020. More ...
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