September 8, 2014

Faculty and Staff News

Virtual environments will help engineering students learn how to inspect bridges

Robert Connor, associate professor of civil engineering, is giving students experience and insight in bridge inspections in part through immersive, interactive virtual environments being created by ITaP's Envision Center. Starting Thursday (Sept. 11), the center will present a series of fall seminars about visualizing, animating or employing virtual reality in research or teaching.

In the Spotlight

Senate chair aiming to serve as faculty's voice

Serving as a spokesperson for Purdue's faculty members -- and advocating on their behalf -- is at the top of Patricia Hart's mind as she begins her term as 2014-15 chair of the University Senate. Hart, who is professor of Spanish in the School of Languages and Cultures, has been a faculty member at Purdue for 27 years.

Additional News

General

Discovery Park dedication celebrates opening of Drug Discovery, Bindley Multidisciplinary Cancer Research facilities »

University-wide study abroad fair set for Wednesday

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

Robotics Trends: Expert: Robots won't have big impact on jobs

Stack: 4 rules for in-season strength training

Events


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Writer Cristina Henriquez to speak at Purdue Sept. 17

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