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June 10, 2013 In the Spotlight
Adapting in the face of disasterWhen disaster strikes, some people emerge stronger and some do not. Whether in response to the ravages of nature, the impact of war, or the pitfalls of daily life, some among us prevail while others struggle. College of Liberal Arts faculty in history, sociology, and political science are examining the concept of resilience, seeking to better understand the conditions, external and internal, that lead to different outcomes. Their research assesses the risk factors that might affect the ability to be resilient, where the ability to adapt well is prevalent, how communities can develop resilient qualities before a disaster strikes, and what we can learn from survivors. Read about their work in the College of Liberal Arts' THiNK Magazine. Faculty and staff newsA/P staff members invited to APSAC presentationThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (APSAC) will hold a brown-bag lunch and presentation for West Lafayette campus staff members on June 20. Purdue hosting high-performance computing for science and engineering sessionsPurdue will host a no-fee virtual summer school on high-performance computing for science and engineering July 8-10 and July 29-Aug. 2. The sessions are for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and professionals from government and industry looking to gain skills in data-intensive and many-core computing. Update: Traffic, parking disruptionsHere are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus. This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. * Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here. General newsDining & Catering wins association's Gold Award in sustainabilityThe National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) recently named Purdue Dining & Catering, a division of Housing and Food Services, the winner of a Gold Award for Energy and Water Conservation. The award recognizes several initiatives promoting sustainability. Hanna Community Center receives 2013 Exemplary Community Partner awardThe Hanna Community Center has received Purdue's 2013 Exemplary Community Partner Award. Survey's results to factor into campus' recycling sign, container standardsFaculty and staff are encouraged to participate in a survey about recycling signage and containers. Its results will be used to develop related standards on Purdue's West Lafayette campus. Prof: Put energy drinks to rest during summer's heatPeople consuming energy drinks as a cool way to beat the summer heat need to be aware of serving sizes, stimulant ingredients and possible medication interactions before increasing the amount they drink, says a Purdue expert. 
Purdue student supercomputing team headed for international competition in GermanyPurdue aerospace engineering major Trevor Johnson wants a career designing aircraft, and that requires knowing how to use a supercomputer to project the effects of a design on key performance factors such as the way air flows over an aircraft's body and wings. Students investigate summer fun at Purdue's Adventures in Computer Science campPurdue's Lawson Computer Science Building will be transformed into a crime lab for the Adventures in Computer Science Summer Camp on June 23-28. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. Purdue sportsDavis earns bronze medal in high jumpSenior Geoff Davis wrapped up his Purdue career in grand fashion on Friday, taking the bronze medal in the high jump at the NCAA Championships. Estill named to Collegiate Baseball's Freshman All-America teamPurdue baseball's Josh Estill was one of six first-year players around the Big Ten Conference named to Collegiate Baseball's Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team. Gustafson named first-team Academic All-AmericanLauren Gustafson's dual excellence as a student-athlete for Purdue women's swimming and diving has led to a long list of individual awards during the 2012-13 school year, punctuated Thursday by her selection as a Capital One first-team Academic All-America honoree. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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