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November 18, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue research farms tackle agriculture's toughest challengesField research at the eight Purdue Agricultural Centers around the state helps faculty and Extension specialists find solutions to local production problems. The centers represent diversity in geography, topography, climate, soil types and growing conditions. From Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center in northwest Indiana to Southern Indiana-Purdue Agricultural Center in rural Dubois and the six PACs that dot the map in between, College of Agriculture faculty conduct more than 400 research projects on 40-plus different crops and animal species each year. Find out more about research at the centers, including a study by associate professor Christian Krupke (left) that may help prevent honeybee deaths during the spring planting season, in Agricultures Magazine. Faculty and staff newsResearch and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture set for todayThomas Hertel, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, will present the Research and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture at 1:30 p.m. today (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 todayAndrew Weiner, the Scifres Family Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will present the annual McCoy Distinguished Lecture at 3:30 p.m. today (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. Registration deadline nears for staff recognition luncheonThe deadline to register for the University's Clerical and Service Staff Recognition Luncheon is Friday (Nov. 22). To register for the Dec. 12 luncheon, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/hrevents. The website includes a listing of honorees and other event information, including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending. 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. Research newsNew hologram technology created with tiny nanoantennasResearchers have created tiny holograms using a "metasurface" capable of ultra-efficient light control, representing a potential new technology for advanced sensors, high-resolution displays and information processing. Purdue joins research effort to solve shortage of rare earth metals critical to U.S. energy securityResearchers at Purdue are part of a consortium of national laboratories, industry and other universities forming the Critical Materials Institute -- a new national research hub focused on developing solutions to the shortages of rare earth metals and other materials critical for U.S energy security. General newsPurdue plans events for HIV/AIDS Awareness WeekPurdue has planned several activities today through Friday (Nov. 18-22) to mark HIV/AIDS Awareness Week. Events include an opening ceremony today for the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and Purdue panels from the quilt will be on display at the Purdue Memorial Union throughout the week. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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