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April 3, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue Alumni Association expanding international networksThe Purdue Alumni Association is pursuing a vision in which it will increase its numbers of and connections to international alumni networks and alumni ambassadors living abroad. Faculty and staff newsMemo: Innovation Assessment ProcessThis memo from Daniel Hasler, president and chief entrepreneurial officer of Purdue Research Foundation, is regarding a six-month "Innovation Assessment Process" designed to expedite the transfer of life-changing Purdue discoveries to the public. The memo was sent to List 39 on Tuesday. Three departments win inaugural Presidential Safety AwardThree Purdue departments received the inaugural Presidential Safety Award at the Annual Safety Chair Meeting held in late March. Center for Healthy Living profile: Marva PearsonPractice administrator Marva Pearson is featured today in our series to introduce staff who work at the Center for Healthy Living. Wellness screenings to wrap up for spring on April 9The School of Nursing will offer its last employee wellness screening opportunity of the spring semester on April 9. Screenings will resume in the fall. Research news
Legal levels of atrazine alter neuroendocrine, reproductive genes in zebrafishA Purdue study found an agricultural herbicide alters reproductive and neuroendocrine genes during embryonic development in fish, a finding that will help establish a genetic profile to determine atrazine's specific effects. Research reveals how antibodies neutralize mosquito-borne virusResearchers have learned the precise structure of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus pathogen while it is bound to antibodies, showing how the infection is likely neutralized. General newsPurdue part of Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative and Kickoff at StatehousePurdue is a partner of this year's Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative and kickoff event featuring free haircuts and health screenings at the Indiana Statehouse on April 11. Ag Answers news service launches redesigned websitePurdue and Ohio State universities have redesigned the website of their Ag Answers news service, adding capability for multimedia components and other resources to help farmers better manage their crops, livestock and marketplace transactions. Purdue sportsMingo named AP honorable mention All-AmericanPurdue sixth-year senior Drey Mingo of the women's basketball team has been named honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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