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July 19, 2012

In the spotlight

Ross Biological Reserve: A living laboratory

Ten miles from Purdue's West Lafayette campus, there exists a verdant biological sciences laboratory containing more than 100 animal species and more than 400 varieties of plants. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue scientists working to make drought-resistant crops

Purdue scientists are working in several areas in the hope that future dry spells don't have the same effects on crops as this year's drought. Read more...

Study: Children abused by parents face increased cancer risk

Frequent abuse by a parent can increase a child's cancer risk in adulthood, and the effects are especially significant when mothers abuse their daughters and fathers abuse their sons, according to new research from Purdue. Read more...

Glyphosate-resistant 'superweeds' may be less susceptible to diseases

Scientists searching for clues to understand how superweeds obtain resistance to the popular herbicide glyphosate may have been missing a critical piece of information, a Purdue study shows. 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

Civil engineering building to be named for alumnus

The Purdue civil engineering building will be named for alumnus and donor Delon Hampton and his mother, Elizabeth Hampton. Read more...

Purdue increases institutional contribution for military veterans

This fall, Purdue will more than triple its contributions to the federal Yellow Ribbon program, which provides financial help to student veterans and their dependents. Read more...

Regenstrief launches hospital research community to improve infusion pump drug-delivery system

A Purdue research center is working with major Midwestern hospitals to establish safety standards for infusion pumps, which have become commonplace in the past decade for administering drugs to patients. Read more...

Russian students visit Purdue, Purdue Research Park to spark entrepreneurial learning

A group of Russian undergraduate students are spending this month at Purdue to expand their understanding of how to take a creative idea and turn it into a viable business venture. Read more...

ROTC accepting Hall of Fame nominations

The Purdue ROTC Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2013 class. Read more...

Nominations sought for top Purdue Ag awards

The College of Agriculture and its Agricultural Alumni Association are now accepting nominations for their top two annual awards recognizing achievement and service to the agricultural profession. Read more...

Purdue focuses on growing global leaders at 2012 Indiana Black Expo

Encouraging youth to develop academic and community service skills as well as preparing to be global leaders are the themes Purdue is supporting at the 42nd annual Summer Celebration of the Indiana Black Expo. Read more...

Purdue Sports

10 swimmers, swimming and diving teams receive academic honor

The Purdue swimming and diving teams, as well as 10 Boilers individually, have been recognized for their academic excellence during 2011-12 by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Read more...

Athletics develops plan to boost fan experience at home football games

Intercollegiate Athletics has developed a comprehensive plan to improve the weekly buildup and overall fan experience at home football games. This plan is the result of input from various groups, including John Purdue Club members, fans, students and alumni. Read more...

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

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Science on Tap talk to focus on misconceptions of animal use in medical research

• Monument for Ray Ewry, alumnus Olympian nicknamed 'The Human Frog,' to be dedicated today in Lafayette

Sites of interest

• Momentum Makers
• Difference Makers
• 5 Students Who ...