July 16, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

New OIRAE briefing examines acculturation journey for first-year students

The latest edition of the OIRAE briefing from the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness explores data on how first-year domestic and international students adapt to Purdue and to each other, as well as what the University community can do to enable better cross-cultural relationships.

In the Spotlight

Purdue Science K-12 Outreach celebrates 25 years of engagement

In 1990, Purdue Science K-12 Outreach started with just one truck and a vision to help K-12 science and mathematics teachers. In 2015, the program reaches statewide, having helped almost 1 million students build understandings of science and mathematics and work with research-grade scientific equipment. The College of Science's Insights magazine explores 25 chapters of the history of Purdue Science K-12 Outreach and the activities that have helped bring the program to where it is today.

Additional News

Research

• Advanced composites may borrow designs from deep-sea shrimp

• 'Smart capsule' is potential new drug-delivery vehicle

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• $1.5 million grant to help students 'hit the books' in a new way

• Purdue focusing on STEM, Purdue Polytechnic High School Indianapolis at 2015 Indiana Black Expo

• DLRC luncheon, poster session to recognize undergraduates

Purdue in the News

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

• Wall Street Journal: Daniels on "America's next revolution" (requires subscription to read in full)

• Indianapolis Star: Tully: There is wisdom to be found in politics. Really.

• The Economic Times, Business Standard, Kashmir Monitor: Vitamin A key to fight body infections

• Columbus Dispatch, Arkansas Democrat: Virtual reality more available to consumers, but some have concerns

• Journal & Courier: 21st Century Cures Act boosts Purdue research

Events


	Don't Miss It! This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

• Annual Butterfly Encounter is Saturday

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