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March 20, 2014 In the Spotlight
Smartphone to become smarter with 'deep learning' innovationResearchers are working to enable smartphones and other mobile devices to understand and immediately identify objects in a camera's field of view, overlaying lines of text that describe items in the environment. "It analyzes the scene and puts tags on everything," said Eugenio Culurciello, an associate professor in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Psychological Sciences. The innovation could find applications in "augmented reality" technologies like Google Glass, facial recognition systems and robotic cars that drive themselves. Faculty and staff newsSirens to sound today during Purdue tornado drillAs part of Indiana's Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Purdue's Office of Emergency Preparedness and Planning will coordinate a campus-wide tornado drill today (March 20). Hadley presentation to discuss creating service-based cultureThe 2014 Richard A. Hadley Professional Development Series on April 29 will discuss how to create a service-based professional environment, employ constructive communication and maintain working relationships. 2014-15 payroll calendars now availablePayroll calendars for July 2014 through June 2015 have been published. Current, as well as past, calendars can be found at www.purdue.edu/business/payroll/Calendars. March issue of APSAC's The Sentinel now availableThe Sentinel -- the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee's monthly newsletter -- recently was distributed to A/P staff members. A copy of the newsletter can be found here. Grounds Department to hold spring greenhouse open house TuesdayThe Grounds Department invites the campus community to enjoy sights of spring at a greenhouse open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (March 25). General newsDonations for Purdue Agriculture scholarships increase 4-foldThe College of Agriculture received $9 million in scholarship support during the last fiscal year from alumni and other donors, about four times more than usual for a one-year period, according to new figures. Increasing scholarship offerings is among the priorities in the University's Purdue Moves initiative, and "the conversation of affordability has resonated with Purdue Agriculture donors," says Eric Putman, director of agricultural advancement for the college. I-STEM, Purdue, South Bend schools partner in program for science teachersThe I-STEM Resource Network, Purdue's colleges of Engineering and Education and the South Bend Community School Corporation will partner in a program to help science teachers incorporate mathematics and engineering in their classrooms. Libraries honors women deans through 'Quest for Equality' exhibit, 'The Deans' Bible' book launchPurdue University Libraries' Division of Archives and Special Collections is celebrating Women's History Month with an archival display, online exhibit and book launch recognizing Purdue women who helped pave the way for future women leaders. Homecoming Court nominations requestedFaculty and staff are invited to nominate students for the 2014 Purdue Homecoming Court through Monday (March 24). Founders Park artwork changes comingThe temporary pencil sculpture located in Founders Park, west of University Hall, will be removed and retired this week, weather permitting. Research news
Discovery could yield more efficient plants for biofuelsGenetically modifying a key protein complex in plants could lead to improved crops for the production of cellulosic biofuels, a Purdue study says. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. PeopleVice chancellor for finance and administration named for Purdue Calumet and Purdue North CentralStephen R. Turner will assume responsibilities as the vice chancellor for finance and administration for both Purdue University North Central and Purdue University Calumet effective April 1. The appointment represents the first step in unification efforts intended to combine administrative and academic oversight functions at the two campuses. Purdue sportsBoilers earn No. 4 seed, to host Akron in NCAA first roundPurdue women's basketball was granted its 24th NCAA Tournament appearance in school history on Monday, earning the No. 4 seed in the South Bend Regional. The Boilermakers will host 13th-seeded Akron at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (March 22) in Mackey Arena. Pep rally set to cheer on Purdue women's basketballPurdue women's basketball fans can cheer on the team as it arrives Saturday (March 22) at Mackey Arena for the NCAA Tournament. A pep rally organized by the Purdue Alumni Association and the John Purdue Club will welcome the Boilermakers at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the southwest entrance to Mackey Arena. 10 to represent Purdue women's swimming and diving at NCAAsTen members of Purdue women's swimming and diving are ready to represent the Boilermakers at the NCAA Championships today through Saturday (March 20-22) in Minneapolis. Tickets available for postseason basketball banquetsThe Purdue men's and women's basketball teams will be honored at awards banquets in April. The 92nd annual men's basketball banquet will be held April 9, and the 28th annual women's basketball banquet is set for April 2. Now available: 'Boilermaker Breakdown' video recapThe latest edition of "Boilermaker Breakdown," Purdue Athletics' weekly video recap, features highlights of three All-American performances at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in New Mexico. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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