In the spotlight

NASA chief administrator to speak on campus, review research

NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. will deliver this year's William E. Boeing Lecture "Our Nation's Future in Space" on Sept. 7 at Purdue. Bolden also will meet with selected researchers and Purdue students who interned at NASA this summer, speak to fourth- through sixth-graders from Battle Ground Elementary School, and visit the Maurice Zucrow Laboratories for Rocket Propulsion and the Aeronautical Technology Airframe Laboratory. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue to remember its 8th president, the late Arthur G. Hansen

Purdue will pay tribute to its late President Emeritus Arthur G. Hansen with a memorial service from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre, which he had helped fund in honor of his wife. Read more...

Farmers market welcomes more seasonal produce

Pick up tonight's dinner or stock up for the weekend at the farmers market on the corner of Sheetz and Wood streets, just west of the Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Egg cooling would lessen salmonella illnesses, scientist says

While people across the country have been sickened by a recent outbreak of salmonella poisoning possibly linked to eggs from Iowa producers, a Purdue food scientist believes the poultry industry could implement a rapid egg cooling technology to reduce future outbreaks. Read more...

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

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

General News

U.S., Japan strengthen ties for women in science and engineering

Networking, mentoring, funding opportunities and support for strong child care and eldercare systems are promising tools to help American and Japanese women become leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a new report prepared for the National Science Foundation. Read more...

Group can assist women with memory loss

Women challenged by memory loss can learn about maximizing thinking, memory, language and social skills in a group offered at Purdue. Read more...

Purdue Sports

New Brees T-shirts to benefit PALS Program

T-shirts featuring Drew Brees and the No. 15, worn by him 10 years ago, are now available for Purdue fans in area shops. Proceeds from the sales will support the PALS (Purdue Athletes for Life Success) Program, which benefits underserved children in Tippecanoe County and is supported by the Brees Dream Foundation. Read more...

Men's basketball to host ESPN College GameDay

ESPN’s College GameDay Driven by State Farm will make its first-ever appearance at Purdue’s Mackey Arena on Jan. 22, when the Boilermakers play host to Big Ten rival Michigan State. Read more...

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