Faculty and Staff News

Discovery Park leadership will hold final Q&A session on Big Idea Challenge proposals

As the submission window draws to a close, Discovery Park will host a final question-and-answer session on Dec. 6 (Tuesday) for those interested in submitting Big Idea Challenge proposals. The session is intended to answer any last-minute questions that research teams may have about proposal requirements and the review and decision processes.

Other Stories

• Upcoming workshop to bring stress, work/life balance to the forefront

• Open to all campuses: Center for Healthy Living program to focus on living with diabetes, will offer education, support, medication discounts

In the Spotlight

Global defense and security institute launched at Purdue

President Mitch Daniels announced Thursday (Dec. 1) that the University is opening a new Institute for Global Security and Defense Innovation in Discovery Park. Dan DeLaurentis (above), professor of aeronautics and astronautics and President's Fellow for Defense Initiatives, will be the interim director of the new institute. The institute will work with Purdue's other research centers and institutes to research areas such as advanced instrumentation, nanotechnology, social and behavioral sciences, big data analytics, and simulations to deliver integrated systems solutions to the nation's security and defense community.

Additional News

Research

• Plasma-zapping process could yield trans fat-free soybean oil product

General

• Purdue receives silver-level Bicycle Friendly University award

• Four Purdue University Press books featured as Bicentennial Legacy projects

• 1869 Tap Room in Purdue Memorial Union now open 6 days per week

• Purdue Holiday Gift Guide now available online

People

• Downey honored for lifetime contributions to ag retail industry

Sports

• Women's volleyball sweeps Iowa State in first round of NCAA Tournament

• Purdue football's Yancey named second-team All-Big Ten

Purdue in the News

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

• Inside INdiana Business: SPEAKall! gives 'voice' to autistic children, captures award

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue NW names robotic observatory director

• Lafayette Journal & Courier: LSC students test engineering toys at Purdue

• WLFI: Daniels weighs in on campus safety after OSU attack

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

• Purdue Musical Organizations to present annual Christmas show

• Purdue event to showcase high school solutions for community issues

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