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November 12, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue Profiles: Laura BofferdingLaura Bofferding is on a quest to understand how young children learn mathematics -- and how those insights might lead to more effective ways to teach. Bofferding, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, is looking at whether introducing children to negative numbers at a young age helps them better understand number and operations concepts that support students' understanding of more complicated mathematical concepts later in their education. She recently received a 2013-14 National Academy of Education/ Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship to support research on that topic. Faculty and staff newsTo Purdue community: Adverse winter weather proceduresIf adverse weather conditions necessitate that a wind chill, snow or ice emergency be declared for the West Lafayette campus, special procedures pertaining to classes, operations, parking, pay and/or attendance will become effective. Carol Shelby, senior director of environmental health and public safety, describes procedures for adverse winter weather in this memo. Interactive Web guide provides information about eligibility for health savings accountParticipating in one of Purdue's two 2014 high-deductible medical plans qualifies employees for a health savings account (HSA), but IRS rules may cause an employee to be ineligible for an HSA or affect the tax status of the employee's account. Today's benefit enrollment eventsThe following events are scheduled for today (Nov. 12):
Purdue United Way Campaign needs pledges soon to make goalPurdue's 2013 United Way campaign is looking for a rush in participation to help it reach its goal of $750,000. Purdue campaign leaders hope to reach this year's goal by Wednesday (Nov. 13), but donations toward the 2013 campaign will be accepted through Nov. 18. New IT Security Operations Center to enable data-driven decision making, risk preventionPurdue's new IT Security Operations Center aims to head off computer security incidents before they happen. Informational meeting Friday for new Graduate Teacher Certificate programA new program sponsored by the Purdue Teaching Academy to help prepare graduate students to teach and recognize their professional development efforts will be launched with an informational meeting at 11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 15) in the Hall of Discovery and Learning Research, Room 131. PeopleVP Buckius to testify Wednesday before congressional panelRichard Buckius, vice president for research, will testify Wednesday morning (Nov. 13) in Washington before a congressional panel reviewing a bill to require new criteria for experiments funded by the National Science Foundation. Purdue places priority on data analytics with new chief data officerBrent Drake has been named Purdue's chief data officer and will oversee University efforts to analyze and disseminate data for the most effective decision making and measurement of institutional excellence. General newsPurdue's international student population ranks 2nd for public universities, 3rd overallPurdue continues to have the second-largest international student population among U.S. public universities and is third overall, according to a report released Monday (Nov. 11) by the Institute of International Education. Purdue community invited to public service for provost emeritus HaasThe Purdue community is being invited to join the family of the late Felix Haas, Purdue provost and professor emeritus, as they celebrate his life at a public service on Saturday (Nov. 16), according to the Office of the Board of Trustees. Haas, 92, died on July 16. Military Family Research Institute receives $2.4 million Lilly grantThanks to a one-year, $2.4 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue will continue its mission to improve the lives of members of the military, veterans and their families. 
Photo gallery: Purdue University Dance MarathonThis past weekend (Nov. 9-10), more than 2,000 students danced for 18 hours straight as part of the Purdue University Dance marathon, held at the Córdova Recreational Sports Center. The event raised more than $1 million for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The money will benefit the hospital, its cancer research fund and Camp Riley, which provides specialized activities and enrichment for children with physical disabilities. A photo gallery of the event is available here. Purdue prof to be featured in documentary on 50th anniversary of JFK assassinationA Purdue historian is part of a new documentary tracing the final 48 hours of Lee Harvey Oswald that will air for the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Smile! Overindulging children with too many holiday photos?Children are growing up in a digital world where their photos are everywhere, especially during the holiday season. Parents might want to literally change their focus, says a Purdue child development expert. Research newsPurdue researchers apply new technique to manipulate virus, make it a possible cancer treatmentPurdue researchers have eliminated the native infection preferences of a Sindbis virus engineered to target and kill cancer cells, a milestone in the manipulation of this promising viral vector. Purdue sportsFootball banquet tickets on saleThe 93rd annual Purdue Football-Kiwanis Senior Appreciation Banquet will be held Dec. 8 at the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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