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Difference makers: Energy

Energy alternatives. Batteries made strong from electrical charges. Biofuels derived from yeast. Heating systems smart enough to adjust to human occupants. These are the tools of the future in a world of shrinking reserves. These are the tools that are artfully crafted in labs and workrooms across campus by scientists, engineers, agricultural economists, and technologists such as Maureen McCann, who directs Purdue's Energy Center and the Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels. Learn what inspires McCann and other researchers on the Difference Makers website at www.purdue.edu/differencemakers/energy.html.

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum on Tuesday to focus on meeting global challenges

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (March 29) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

Classes today to cover relaxation, diabetes

WorkLife Programs is offering a course on guided imagery today (March 23) as part of its 12-week program, "Stress Relief and Reduction," facilitated by Amber Simons, worklife wellness specialist. Also available is a class on pre-diabetes, presented by Karen Hosterman-Sabel, registered dietitian. Read more...

Wrap-up sessions offered as transition period to Fidelity comes to a close

Purdue's transition to Fidelity as the recordkeeper for its defined contribution and voluntary savings retirement plans began in September. As the transition period now ends, Purdue Benefits and Fidelity are offering two sessions to review the changes that have occurred and to introduce Fidelity staff members working in the Investor Center at Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Prof: 'Graying Japan' will influence rebuilding, disaster recovery

Any disaster area has its own characteristics that emerge when rebuilding, and one of Japan's challenges will be its large older population, says a Purdue expert. Read more...

General News

Purdue students, researchers head to Statehouse

Purdue students and faculty researchers headed to Indianapolis on Tuesday (March 22) for Purdue Day at the Statehouse. More than two dozen projects, most related to alternative energy research, were spotlighted in exhibits and informative posters in the Statehouse Rotunda. In the photo, three Purdue students involved with the Electric Vehicle Grand Prix talk to Tim Sanders (center), associate vice president for governmental relations; President France A. Córdova; and Rep. Suzanne Crouch (right), R-Evansville. Read more...

New Air TIES center in Technology exploring alternative aviation fuels

Purdue's College of Technology is the home of a new center focused on alternative aviation fuels. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue falls to top-seeded UConn in NCAA second round

The Purdue women's basketball team lost to Connecticut 64-40 on Tuesday night in the second round of the women's NCAA tournament. The Boilermakers finish the 2010-11 season with a 21-12 record. Read more...

Painter honored by National Association of Basketball Coaches

Purdue head coach Matt Painter earned the recognition of his peers for his work during the 2010-11 season on Tuesday when he was named the 2011 All-District 7 Coach in an announcement by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Read more...

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