In the spotlight

Where art meets engineering

The diligence of a dancer. The care of a craftsman. The precision of a photographer. All come together in the work of an engineer, where art meets science, left brain meets right brain, and creativity becomes innovation that has the power to change the world. Meet three engineers whose talents range far beyond the stage of classroom and laboratory. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Proposals sought for learning outcomes assessment grants

The Office of the Provost is accepting proposals for its second year of learning outcomes assessment grants. The grants are for faculty focused on confirming and improving student learning through activities such as developing/purchasing assessment tools such as exams and surveys, conducting focus groups, analyzing assessment results or developing an assessment plan. Read more...

P-12 Engagement Summit scheduled for March 1

Faculty and staff involved with campus outreach are invited to attend and submit posters for the P-12 Engagement Summit on March 1. Read more...

APSAC's membership application deadline approaching

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is in the process of filling eight seats that will become vacant in May. The deadline for applications is Feb. 15. Read more...

Flu shots available at Purdue Student Health Center

The influenza season is here, but it's not too late to be vaccinated. Purdue has at least 600 doses of vaccine, which will be available while supplies last at the Purdue Student Health Center. Read more...

As snow melts, watch for falling ice, slick walkways

With warmer temperatures in the forecast beginning Saturday (Feb. 12), a new hazard is possible -- ice falling from roofs or melting and then freezing on walkways. Read more...

FootPrints software forges campus-wide path for IT incident management

Numara FootPrints, a system for managing IT support requests, incidents, problems and changes, is set to make its mark across campus. Beginning Feb. 28, FootPrints will replace several ticketing systems in use on the West Lafayette campus, meeting an objective of Purdue's Campus Information Technology Plan to reduce redundant IT services through departmental collaboration. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

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

General News

Purdue Extension a leader in national military families plan

Purdue Extension's expertise in helping military families is a key ingredient in President Obama's new initiative to increase support to families of deployed military members. Read more...

Technology from Purdue Research Park-based firm streamlines check-in at vote centers

Indiana voters casting ballots in future elections may find the check-in process smoother and faster, thanks to software from a Purdue Research Park-based firm that assists election administrators. Read more...

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• Science Olympiad to feature competitions and open events