In the spotlight

Faculty, ITaP
partnership looks at making 3-D projection a classroom staple

Kathleen Howell, the Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics, has tried a variety of methods for illustrating the 3-D rotation of an object in the unearthly environment of space, a perceptual problem beyond the earthly experiences of her students. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

County to test sirens, offer training for severe weather preparedness

As spring approaches, Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency will test sirens and Purdue officials urge the campus community to review the University's severe weather procedures and know the shelter-in-place locations. Read more...

Nominations, applications being accepted for dean of international programs

The search committee for the position of dean of international programs is now accepting nominations and applications from Purdue faculty and staff for this leadership position. A position description is available as a PDF file.

Everyday Wellness: Be the ultimate survivor

Did you know that if everyone age 50 or older had regular screenings for colorectal cancer, at least 60 percent of deaths from this cancer could be avoided? Regular screenings can often find colorectal cancer early, when it is most treatable. Purdue’s medical plans cover colonoscopies, and most other preventive care services, at no cost to you. Read more...

Reference guide shows what's covered as preventive care on Purdue medical plans

In-network preventive care is covered 100 percent by all three of Purdue's medical plans. "The care costs the employee nothing," says John Beelke, director of Purdue Benefits. "No deductible, no coinsurance, no copay." Read more...

Be an idea maker: Provide theme for '5 Students' website

Nominations are being accepted for monthly themes for Purdue's popular "5 Students Who …" website, which was launched in September 2009 and is planning for its third year. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

New growth inhibitors more effective in plants, less toxic to people

A Purdue scientist and researchers in Japan have produced a new class of improved plant growth regulators that are expected to be less toxic to humans. 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

Purdue part of effort to help businesses improve competitiveness

Purdue is part of a new consortium designed to improve the competitiveness and innovation capacity of small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. manufacturing supply chain. Read more...

Natural resource sculpture project begins in March

Visiting artist Patrick Dougherty will work with Purdue students to construct a two-story high sculpture made from local natural materials during March. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Boilermakers to play IU today at Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament

The Purdue women's basketball team will take on intrastate rival Indiana in the first game of the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at 2 p.m. ET today (March 3) at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will be carried live on the Big Ten Network. Read more...

Seven women's swimmers to represent Purdue at NCAA Championships

Seven Purdue women's swimmers have been selected to compete in the 2011 NCAA Championships, matching a program high. Read more...

For the latest information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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• WBAA display set for Art Museum of Greater Lafayette