January 30, 2013

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Advancing science learning through engineering design

Considerable attention has focused on the important role of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. While curriculum has grown in high schools and colleges, there is a growing movement to incorporate these disciplines into elementary education. That's the focus of the Science Learning through Engineering Design (SLED) program at Purdue, a five-year, $6.7 million project funded by the National Science Foundation's Math and Science Partnership program aimed at improving science learning in third through sixth grades. Find out more in the College of Engineering's Impact Online.

Faculty and staff news

Purdue becomes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot for use by visitors

Thanks to a new University agreement, prospective students, parents, athletic event attendees and other visitors can now access AT&T's Wi-Fi service and connect to the Internet from their mobile devices and laptops while on Purdue's campus.

Learning research center to host annual showcase

Purdue faculty and staff are invited to the Discovery Learning Research Center's annual Showcase and Symposium on Feb. 26.

6 ways to fireproof for your safety

This is part of a series of articles discussing safety and security for the Purdue campus.

Research news

Purdue researchers designing devices that use 'electron spin' in computing platforms

Purdue researchers are part of a new center focusing on the development of future computing platforms based on new device technologies that use "electron spin" to represent information.

Purdue sports

Football season ticket information

When 2013 Purdue football season tickets go on sale Feb. 7, prices will be the same as last season for nearly 80 percent of the seats in Ross-Ade Stadium.

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

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