Faculty and Staff News

April users group meetings can help with submitting final grades, enhancing collaboration

ITaP is hosting a series of sessions this month for users of, and for those who might want to use, Blackboard, Confluence, Qualtrics and WebEx. Highlights include a how-to on using the Blackboard Grade Submit tool to quickly and securely transfer final letter grades to Banner.

Other Stories

• 2016 Library Scholar Grant recipients named

• Location for final spring Presidential Lecture Series event, featuring former Nixon, Reagan Cabinet member, changed to Fowler Hall

In the Spotlight

Purdue 'smart' sensor predicts failures, improves safety for mechanical, medical technologies

A Purdue technology that can help predict failures to the integrity of a tire, hose or other mechanical and medical equipment could help increase automotive safety, improve patient care and reduce liability costs. The technology, developed by a team led by Gary W. Krutz, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, uses a sensor that can predict when a tire or hose is compromised and in danger of breaking up to two weeks in advance.

Additional News

Research

• Rising CO2 levels reduce protein in crucial pollen source for bees

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Hammer Down Hunger volunteers assemble 70,000 meals in just four hours as part of Ag Week

Sports

• Purdue volleyball, women's tennis receive NCAA Public Recognition Award

Purdue in the News

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

• Global University Venturing: Purdue jets toward commercialisation

• The Economic Times: Clinical testing of Zika vaccine will begin soon: Devika Sirohi

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue research opens door to more efficient sustainable energy source

Events

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

• DOE administrator to deliver 2016 Pioneers in Energy Lecture

• Annual Discovery Park poster session, reception to celebrate students' achievements

• 59th Purdue Grand Prix set for April 23

• 'Bayou Blues Blast' to feature food, beer, music in John Purdue Room

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