October 3, 2013

In the Spotlight

Cutting-edge collaborations help HHS researchers bring innovative products to the marketplace

Necessity may indeed be the mother of invention. And whether they're saving lives or simply helping people cope with the difficulties of life, researchers throughout the College of Health and Human Sciences are delivering much needed solutions to a world beyond campus. The fall 2013 issue of Life 360 magazine illustrates how several such patented inventions are representative of the here and now philosophy among faculty researchers in the young college.

In this photo, Oliver Wendt, assistant professor of speech, language, and hearing sciences, demonstrates SPEAK all!, an Apple iPad application that is helping children with autism learn how to communicate and develop natural speech.

Faculty and staff news

Applications sought for next IMPACT cohort

The IMPACT program is now taking applications for the spring 2014 cohort, and applications are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

Faculty and staff hosting events to help United Way

Purdue faculty and staff are holding campus-wide activities to raise money for the 2013 United Way campaign.

General news

NIH grant could develop technology to help personalize leukemia treatments

People affected by leukemia and health care professionals who advocate for personalized medicine options could benefit from technology that is being developed with funding from a National Institutes of Health grant.

Purdue police make arrests after surveillance photos released, seek help on another theft

Purdue police have arrested two people in connection to the use of a credit card allegedly stolen on Sept. 20 from a parked vehicle in the Marsteller Street Parking Garage. The police also are asking for help in identifying a man in connection with the theft of a wall directory from Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

Research news

The pain lingers for white teen girls who are told they are too fat

White teenage girls who are told by their parents or friends that they are too fat have more depressive symptoms when they are young adults, according to new research from Purdue.

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.

Purdue sports

Boilermakers announce 2013-14 wrestling schedule

The Purdue wrestling team announced its 2013-14 schedule Wednesday (Oct. 2). Half of the Boilermakers' 14 duals will be against teams that finished among the top 20 at the 2013 NCAA Championships.

Soccer to host free youth clinic after Sunday game

Purdue women's soccer will host a free postgame youth clinic in conjunction with Sunday's 4:30 p.m. game against Northwestern.

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

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