In the spotlight

'Microrings' could
nix wires for communications in homes, offices

Purdue researchers have developed a miniature device capable of converting ultrafast laser pulses into bursts of radio-frequency signals, a step toward making wires obsolete for communications in the homes and offices of the future. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

McCoy Award for research won by Salt

David Salt, professor of horticulture and landscape architecture in the College of Agriculture, is the winner of the 2010 Herbert Newby McCoy Award, the most prestigious research award given by Purdue. The award is in recognition of Salt’s pioneering and innovative efforts in the use of genome-scale biological approaches and information technologies to define and drive the field of ionomics. Read more...

Cosier named director of entrepreneurship center

Richard Cosier is trading his role as dean of Krannert School of Management to become the Avrum and Joyce Gray Director of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, University officials are announcing today (March 4). Read more...

Space available in presentation about anger

WorkLife Programs is offering "Making Anger Work For You, Not Against You," presented by Cigna Behavioral Health. The presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday (March 5) at the WorkLife Programs office, Purdue West Building F (PWF), 1402 W. State St. Read more...

Nominations sought for Special Boilermaker Award

Nominations are being accepted for the Special Boilermaker Award, given annually by the Purdue Alumni Association. The Special Boilermaker Award was established in 1981 to recognize a member of the Purdue faculty or staff who has contributed significantly to the quality of life and/or the betterment of the educational experience for a substantial number of Purdue students. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue working with NIST to improve building safety

Civil engineers at Purdue are helping the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology keep buildings safe from natural and human-caused disasters. Read more...

General News

Purdue Press releases 2nd edition of retirement guide for boomers

People often think about setting aside money for retirement, but how often do people plan for their happiness? "When Every Day Is Saturday: The Retirement Guide for Boomers," by Purdue professor emeritus Richard E. Grace, explains how adults can plan for a happy, meaningful retirement. Read more...

Hoosiers acquire a taste for local foods through Indiana Flavor

A new Purdue program is helping Hoosier communities launch and sustain local and regional food networks. Read more...

Research Studies

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. Read more...