| Email not displaying correctly? View https://www.purdue.edu/uns/PurdueToday/current.htm in your browser. |
 |
|
April 16, 2013 In the Spotlight
College students working out at campus gyms get better gradesCollege students who visit their campus gyms are more likely to succeed in the classroom, according to data from Purdue. "Students who worked out at Purdue's gym at least once a week were more likely to earn a higher grade point average than students who visited less or not at all," says Tricia Zelaya, assistant director for student development and assessment at Purdue's Division of Recreational Sports. "Going to the gym is so much more than going to the gym. Students who are motivated by fitness and wellness tend to have better time management skills, and research shows that being fit is good for the mind. It all ties together." Faculty and staff newsMeeting set to begin planning Homecoming 2013Organizers of Homecoming 2013 will have a meeting April 24 to begin planning the weekend's events. This year's Homecoming will be on Sept. 28 in conjunction with the Northern Illinois football game. Research news
System allows multitasking runners to read on a treadmillA new innovation allows treadmill users to work their bodies and brains at the same time. Sunlit snow triggers atmospheric cleaning, ozone depletion in ArcticA Purdue-led team of researchers discovered sunlit snow to be the major source of atmospheric bromine in the Arctic, the key to unique chemical reactions that purge pollutants and destroy ozone. 
Layered '2-D nanocrystals' promising new semiconductorResearchers are developing a new type of semiconductor technology for future computers and electronics based on "two-dimensional nanocrystals" layered in sheets less than a nanometer thick that could replace today's transistors. Report: Sharing individual health information could improve care and reduce costs for allInformation collected from individual patients at doctor's office and hospital visits could be used to improve health care and reduce costs on a national scale, according to an Institute of Medicine discussion paper from a team led by a Purdue professor. Nitrogen key to uptake of other corn nutrients, study showsA historical analysis of corn research shows that new hybrids are taking up more nitrogen than older plant varieties after the crucial flowering stage, a clue as to how plant scientists will need to adapt plants to increase yields. People2 Purdue professors named ACE fellowsTwo Purdue professors -- Liping Cai and Makarand Hastak -- are among 50 fellows selected nationwide this year by the American Council on Education. College of Liberal Arts honors alumni, celebrates 50th anniversaryThe College of Liberal Arts honored four distinguished alumni Friday (April 12) during its 2013 annual awards banquet and launch of the 50th anniversary of the School of Humanities, Social Science, and Education. General newsAnonymous gift adds $1 million to nursing, veterinary scholarship fundsPurdue has announced an anonymous $1 million gift to fund scholarships in the School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine. Purdue collaborates with federal partners to create resources for military, veteran familiesDoctors, teachers, employers, neighbors and other members of the community now have expert advice available to help them support military families, thanks to a partnership between Purdue University's Military Family Research Institute, several federal agencies, and the National Military Family Association. Union Rack and Roll to limit hours during HVAC upgradeUnion Rack and Roll will use special hours of operation April 29-June 16 as improvements are made to its heating and air conditioning systems, followed by one week of closing before reopening with a more appealing facility. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
Events
Sites of Interest Purdue Today links
|
| Copyright 2013 Purdue University All rights reserved. | |