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News for faculty and staff

January 23, 2008

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Purdue police announce laptop computer registration program

Purdue University Police Department is launching an online laptop computer registration program on Jan. 28, available through the police department's Web site. More

IT security analysts to offer monthly answer sessions

Do you have a burning question about your computer security that you would like to ask one of the Information Technology Networks and Security staff? Do anti-virus installations or firewall configurations have you confused? Maybe you are concerned about wireless technology and would like to see if your laptop is properly configured to be secure in a wireless environment. Asking those questions is now easier. More

Study Abroad funding available for graduate students

Faculty and staff working with graduate students are encouraged to tell them about the National Security Education Program's (NSEP) David L. Boren Fellowships. More

NEWS FROM OTHER PURDUE CAMPUSES

Calumet: Outstanding teacher, scholar and service award nominations sought by March 3

HAMMOND, Ind. -- Nominations for Outstanding Teacher, Scholar and Service Awards for Purdue University Calumet faculty members are sought by March 3. More

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Purdue trustee, alumnus pledge $5 million to Mackey revamp

Two additional donors are coming forward today (Jan. 23) to support the expansion and renovation of Purdue's Mackey Arena. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Cell phone sensors detect radiation to thwart nuclear terrorism

**Ephraim Fischbach (on right), Jere Jenkins**

Researchers at Purdue are working with the state of Indiana to develop a system that would use a network of cell phones to detect and track radiation to help prevent terrorist attacks with radiological "dirty bombs" and nuclear weapons.

Such a system could blanket the nation with millions of cell phones equipped with radiation sensors able to detect even light residues of radioactive material. Because cell phones already contain global positioning locators, the network of phones would serve as a tracking system, said physics professor Ephraim Fischbach. Fischbach is working with Jere Jenkins, director of Purdue's radiation laboratories within the School of Nuclear Engineering. More

New technique quickly detects cancer indicator

**Chang Lu, Robert Geahlen and Jun Wang (left to right)**

Researchers have developed a new way to detect protein movements inside cells, which signal a variety of cellular changes such as those in cancer cell development. The method could help diagnose cancer in the future.

By combining two distinct techniques, the technology can examine large numbers of cells individually, a feat not previously possible, said Chang Lu, a Purdue assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering. More

GENERAL NEWS

Companies needed to participate in energy audits

Purdue's Technical Assistance Program is recruiting industrial companies in Indiana to participate in energy efficiency audits. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening Jan. 21-27 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Purdue president to host online chat, visit cities nationwide

Gathering the family into one room to listen to the radio is an old tradition, but Purdue President France A. Córdova would like the Internet to bring the Purdue family together in much the same way. Córdova will host an online chat at 8 p.m. EST Feb. 19 from her on-campus home, Westwood. More

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