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News for faculty and staffOctober 13, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTEngineers work to increase role of wind in nation's energy portfolio
Twenty years from now, the nation will be deriving 20 percent of its national electrical supply from wind energy. That's not a lot of hot air; it's a goal established by a report from the U.S. Department of Energy that looks to wind as a major component in the evolution of a greener, more sustainable energy portfolio. Bringing technology up to speed with this need for workable wind power is a tall order, but it is achievable, according to Douglas Adams, professor of mechanical engineering. "Whenever we try to take a technology and rapidly advance it, that's a challenge," he says, "but that's what makes wind power so interesting. It's one of engineering's 'grand' challenges." More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESLuncheon to recognize longtime staff membersAdministrative and professional staff members in the area of the executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer will be honored Oct. 27 for their service to the University. The annual luncheon will recognize those celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. MoreMoney Smart Week: Tip of the dayToday's tip goes along with the Money Smart Week presentation "How to Cut Your Grocery Bill," taking place from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in STEW 320: Shop with a list. Always keep a pad and pencil handy for jotting down foods as they run low. Encourage all family members to add to the list. Avoid shopping with a hungry or tired child, or when you are hungry. More Common Reading Program invites book suggestions for 2010-11Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to suggest a book to be used with incoming students for 2010-11. This book will be the second selected as part of Purdue's Common Reading Program. More ITaP to provide tips during Cybersecurity Awareness MonthNational Cybersecurity Awareness Month, presented at Purdue since 2006, is part of a national public awareness campaign to encourage everyone to protect their computers and the nation's critical cyber infrastructure. ITaP's Networks and Security unit will offer tips on protecting personal information throughout October. More GENERAL NEWSPurdue participating in Oct. 12-16 program to waive application feePurdue is joining 37 other Indiana colleges and universities in waiving admission application fees for Indiana high school seniors who apply Oct. 12-16. MoreTechnology to detect, treat breast cancer is evolving, improving say researchers, expertsAlthough breast cancer remains one of the most-often diagnosed cancers in women each year, methods to improve the detection and elimination of cancerous cells are being discovered, developed and tested each day around the world with plans to deliver them to tomorrow's markets, say researchers at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette. More PURDUE SPORTSPurdue-Illinois football game to start at noonThe Big Ten Conference has announced that the Purdue football game against Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium on Oct. 24 will start at noon ET. The game will be televised by ESPN or ESPN2. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the West Lafayette campus More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Oct. 12-18 at the West Lafayette campus. More Public session on West Lafayette strategic plan scheduled for todayA public session on the West Lafayette strategic plan will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today (Oct. 13) at City Hall, 609 W. Navajo St. Consultants from Arnett Muldrow are holding the session for the public to discuss issues and to provide ideas and comments on how best to plan for the city's future.Events to explore ideas from 'Finding Darwin's God'The bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth is being marked at Purdue by several events based on the book "Finding Darwin's God" by Kenneth Miller. The Religious Studies program and the Purdue Religion and Science Group are co-sponsors. More Best-selling author, biologist to speak at sustainability eventAlaskan biologist Bill Streever has given new meaning to how cold the world actually can be near the Arctic. Now, the author of the best-selling book "Cold: Adventures in the World's Frozen Places" will bring his story to Purdue with an Oct. 21 lecture. MoreKids, costumes and music -- a great mix at 'Creepy Classics'Costumes are the order of the day for the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Halloween family pops concert "Creepy Classics," set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 18) at the Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., in downtown Lafayette. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Sign up for Purdue Today: https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptnews Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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