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November 13, 2013 In the Spotlight
Economics instructor uses Hotseat to guide teaching, increase student engagementWhen continuing lecturer Kelly Blanchard redesigned her sophomore-level economics courses in summer 2012, she aimed to increase the value of class time for the 1,400 students she teaches each semester. Hotseat, a real-time discussion application developed by ITaP, provided a big boost, engaging students and showing her what concepts need more attention for students to comprehend them. Instructors interested in Hotseat are encouraged to contact ITaP's teaching and learning group at tlt-consulting@purdue.edu. Faculty and staff newsToday's benefit enrollment eventsThe following events are scheduled for today (Nov. 13):
Research and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture set for MondayThomas Hertel, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, will present the Research and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture at 1:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 18) as part of his selection as winner of the inaugural 2013 Purdue University Research and Scholarship Distinction Award, Purdue's most prestigious research honor outside the natural sciences. McCoy Distinguished Lecture scheduled for MondayAndrew Weiner, the Scifres Family Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will present the annual McCoy Distinguished Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Monday (Nov. 18) as part of his selection as winner of the 2013 Herbert Newby McCoy Award, Purdue's most prestigious research honor in the natural sciences. New vulnerability scanning tool helps security staff prevent data theft, damageITaP is announcing a new security scanning tool that helps system and network administrators take a more preventive approach in protecting the University's sensitive data. The McAfee Vulnerability Manager has helped administrators detect and patch weaknesses in Purdue systems that previously went undetected. International TAs to discuss perspectives on teaching at PurdueA panel discussion Friday (Nov. 15) by five international PhD students will present their insights into how cultural and institutional factors influence their experiences in teaching at Purdue. General newsVP Buckius to testify today before congressional panelRichard Buckius, Purdue's vice president for research, will testify this morning (Nov. 13) in Washington, D.C., before a congressional panel. Purdue, GE to partner on commercializing Purdue innovations, technologiesPurdue and GE have entered into a university-industry partnership that exemplifies a new approach to expediting the academia-based technology commercialization process. Purdue receives award to develop DoD child care curriculumPurdue's Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) has received a five-year grant to develop a curriculum for child development centers supported by the U.S. Department of Defense. Turkey prices, food price inflation lower this holidayHoliday shoppers can expect less-expensive turkeys and moderate price increases on other Thanksgiving staples this holiday season, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says. Purdue sportsPurdue football to meet Penn StateGame notes are available to preview the Purdue-Penn State football matchup at noon Saturday (Nov. 16) in University Park, Pa. The game will air on the Big Ten Network. Kickoff time, employee discount set for Illinois gameKickoff for Purdue's Nov. 23 home game against Illinois has been set for noon. The game offers the annual CSSAC-Athletics discount to regular employees of Purdue. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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