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April 4, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue civil engineers increasingly look to nature to improve material performanceIt's not uncommon for civil engineers today, often pushing the boundaries of their own expertise, to look to nature for a better design. Two among Purdue's ranks include John Haddock, associate professor of civil engineering and director of the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (IN-LTAP), and Pablo Zavattieri, assistant professor of civil engineering with a courtesy appointment in mechanical engineering. Haddock is on a material search that could lead to better roads and surface pavement, consequently saving energy along the way. For his part, Zavattieri is looking to create stronger structural materials. Read about how both researchers are mining nature's secrets for infrastructure solutions in civil engineering in the spring 2013 issue of Civil Engineering Impact. Faculty and staff newsCIE workshop to explore learning potential in cross-cultural classroomsThe Center for Instructional Excellence will hold a workshop on "Teaching Opportunities in the Cross-Cultural Classroom" on April 11. 
Former WorkLife Programs staff working at Center for Healthy LivingAs the series introducing Center for Healthy Living staff concludes, today's installment features former WorkLife Programs staff who are now working at the center. They are Sara Primeau, employee assistance counselor; Amber Simons, wellness coordinator; Tina Hodson, administrative assistant; and Cheryl Laszynski, RN health coach. Research newsProfessor receives South Korea's highest research honorPurdue distinguished professor Sangtae Kim has received the 2013 Ho-Am Engineering Prize from South Korea, the highest engineering research award issued by that nation. Purdue Research Foundation recognizes University researchers who received patentsForty-seven Purdue faculty and staff whose discoveries were patented during the 2011-12 fiscal year were recognized Wednesday (April 3) at the Purdue Research Foundation's eighth annual Inventors Recognition Reception. Study: Environmental policies matter for growing megacitiesA new study shows clean-air regulations have dramatically reduced acid rain in the United States, Europe, Japan and South Korea over the past 30 years, but the opposite is true in fast-growing East Asian megacities, possibly due to lax antipollution rules or lack of enforcement. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. General news5 tips to shore up friendships before the next storm hitsCharging flashlight batteries is a good way to prepare for severe weather, but charging your social networks can save your life when disaster strikes, says a Purdue expert. Purdue sportsBTN2Go to carry football spring game liveBTN will carry the Purdue football spring game live on BTN2Go, beginning at 1 p.m. ET on April 13. The game subsequently will air on BTN at 9 p.m. April 15. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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