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January 10, 2013
In the Spotlight
Economics professor John Umbeck gets many questions from his students, especially those who come from disciplines outside of business. In recent years, however, one of the most recurring queries is if he has read "Freakonomics."
The answer, of course, is yes. In fact, he's a fan and colleague-in-spirit of the book's co-author, University of Chicago professor Steven Levitt. And why wouldn't he be? The best seller's central premise, that economic incentives drive people's behavior, has long been a staple of Umbeck's research and teaching. Krannert Magazine highlights Umbeck's research here.
Faculty and staff news
The School of Nursing will begin employee wellness screenings for spring semester on Monday (Jan. 14).
Administrators at the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center encourage Purdue employees who use the facility to take advantage of the more than 600 parking spaces located just northwest of the building.
Nominations are being accepted for the Flora Roberts Award (outstanding senior woman) and G.A. Ross Award (outstanding senior man) for 2013.
Research news
A new tool that could allow for faster, more comprehensive testing of brain tissue during surgery successfully identified the cancer type, grade and tumor margins in five brain surgery patients, according to a Purdue and Brigham and Women's Hospital study.
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
Purdue sports
BTN's new series, "BTN LiveBIG," continues Monday (Jan. 14) with stories highlighting how the Purdue community is making an impact in West Lafayette and around the world by developing electric vehicles to conserve resources, building basic utility vehicles for use in developing countries and by partnering with organizations that help give at-risk teens a better life.
The Purdue men’s and women’s tennis teams will host a Meet the Team event on Friday night (Jan. 11) at the Schwartz Tennis Center. The Boilermaker teams will greet fans, distribute posters, sign autographs, and host a free clinic at 6-7:30 p.m.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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