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April 18, 2014 In the Spotlight
Purdue Profiles: Ianthe 'Cookie' Bryant-GawthropEvery year, Ianthe "Cookie" Bryant-Gawthrop's research regulatory compliance team reviews at least 1,000 research agreements in various stages and helps Purdue's investigators comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. Bryant-Gawthrop is director of research regulatory compliance in the Office of the Vice President for Research. With her three-member team, she helps researchers across campus navigate the complex waters of research compliance. Faculty and staff newsFinal provost candidate presentation set for MondayThe third of three finalists for the position of Purdue provost will make a public presentation at 9:30 a.m. Monday (April 21) in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. The finalist is Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, CEO of the Connecticut institute for Clinical and Translational Science, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, professor of materials engineering, professor of biomedical engineering, and the Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Chair Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut. Feedback on the candidates is requested at https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3QTI6r89UviufSl. Registration open now for Center for Healthy Living weight management seriesThe Center for Healthy Living will offer two start dates in May for its 12-week weight management series. The center is taking registrations now. Research newsHigh-temperature plasmonics eyed for solar, computer innovationNew "plasmonic metamaterials" that operate at high temperatures could radically improve solar cell performance and bring advanced computer data storage technology that uses heat to record information on a magnetic disk. General news
Purdue researcher plans Global Soundscapes Day to record sounds of the EarthA Purdue researcher is collaborating with partners across the globe for a special Earth Day experience on Tuesday (April 22) designed to capture up to 1 million natural sound recordings and upload them for preservation. Nursing professor finds students more comfortable reflecting on values through blogsTo encourage students to reflect on their professional and personal values before entering the workplace, Vicki Simpson, a School of Nursing clinical assistant professor, uses a digital tool that's already familiar to many students -- blogs -- through the blogging tool built into Blackboard. Purdue sportsRyan Kerrigan/12th Boiler Golf Outing set for May 9Purdue fans are invited to join Boilermaker football great Ryan Kerrigan on May 9 for two events: "Community Makers Breakfast: Fore A Cause" and the Ryan Kerrigan/12th Boiler Golf Outing. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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Purdue in the News Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue by media across the nation and world. Sites of Interest Purdue Today links
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