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January 23, 2009

PURDUE ON CAMERA

Research park dedicated near Indianapolis airport
The first tenant company of the Purdue Research Park at AmeriPlex-Indianapolis was announced by Purdue officials Wednesday (Jan. 21) during a dedication ceremony. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Nano-tetherball biosensor precisely detects glucose

**Nanocube**

Researchers have created a precise biosensor for detecting blood glucose and potentially many other biological molecules by using hollow structures called single-wall carbon nanotubes anchored to gold-coated "nanocubes." The device resembles a tiny cube-shaped tetherball. Each tetherball is a sensor and is anchored to electronic circuitry by a nanotube, which acts as both a tether and ultrathin wire to conduct electrical signals, said Timothy Fisher, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering. More

New stretchable electrodes created to study stresses on cardiac cells

**"Stretchable" electrode**

Engineers at Purdue and Stanford universities have created stretchable electrodes to study how cardiac muscle cells, neurons and other cells react to mechanical stresses from heart attacks, traumatic brain injuries and other diseases. The devices are made by injecting a liquid alloy made of indium and gallium into thin microchannels between two sheets of a plastic polymer, said Babak Ziaie, a Purdue associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. More

GENERAL NEWS

Prof: President's first 100 days is an unrealistic measure for action

Measuring a president's long-term success by his first 100 days in office might be hasty, but those initial three to four months can reveal the administration's tone, says a Purdue presidential scholar. More

Program in Veterinary Homeland Security produces its first graduates

Purdue's Veterinary Homeland Security Certificate Program has produced its first batch of graduates. More

Purdue sponsoring Chicago conference on mobile forensics in May

Purdue is inviting experts, investigators and researchers from around the world to take part in the second Mobile Forensics World Conference to be held in Chicago from May 26-30. More

Teachers, counselors, students sought for summer program to encourage girls to pursue technical careers

Purdue is accepting applications from high school teachers, guidance counselors and students for a summer program that focuses on ways to attract girls to computer-related careers. More

PEOPLE

Memo: Appointment in College of Science

This memo from Jon Harbor, interim dean of science, is regarding the appointment of Harshvardhan as associate dean for graduate education and international programs. Memo

Purdue Ag Alumni to award 10 Certificates of Distinctions

Ten leaders in agriculture will receive the Certificate of Distinction during the annual Ag Fish Fry on Feb. 7 at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events today, this weekend

Here is a list of events happening Jan. 23-25 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman to bring tour to Purdue

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling Christian music artists Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman will join forces for the "The United Tour" at 7 p.m. March 29 in Elliott Hall of Music. More

Baroque Band changes program for Purdue performance

The Baroque Band, Chicago's first and only period-instrument orchestra, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 24) in the Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom. More

Salsa club to hold callout for the community

Purdue Salsa Dance Club will hold its callout from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in the basement of University Church (directly across from the Purdue Memorial Union and Grant Street Garage). More

Writing contest open to Purdue, Indiana high school students

Students from Purdue and Indiana high schools are invited to submit their writing to the 78th annual Literary Awards contest, which features more than 70 awards, totaling more than $10,000 in prize money. More

Literary Reading Series to feature Princeton poet

**Susan Stewart**

The Purdue Literary Reading Series will feature poet Susan Stewart during a reading on Jan. 29. Stewart, who is author of the poetry collections "Red Rover," "Columbarium," "The Forest," "The Hive" and "Yellow Stars and Ice," will speak at 7:30 p.m. at the Hicks Undergraduate Library Bookstall. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Department of English and the Creative Writing Program. More

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