Purdue announced today (Dec. 9) that President Mitch Daniels has approved a one-year leave of absence for its engineering dean to provide vital expertise to the U.S. Department of State on the economic security of the nation’s global technology initiatives, such as artificial intelligence, 5G wireless networks, energy infrastructure, cybersecurity for autonomous systems, and trusted microelectronic chips. |
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Ready to look back on 2019? Here is a photo and video gallery capturing Purdue research highlights during the University’s 150th anniversary this past year. These 30 research profiles capture just a few of the world’s challenges that Purdue scientists are trying to solve. How will astronauts manage nourishment and medication to survive long ventures in space? Humans and computers interact daily, so why do jokes fall flat for Alexa and Siri? Can service dogs help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder live healthier lives?
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What do bones and 3D-printed buildings have in common? They both have columns and beams on the inside that determine how long they last. Now, the discovery of how a “beam” in human bone material handles a lifetime’s worth of wear and tear could translate to the development of 3D-printed lightweight materials that last long enough for more practical use in buildings, aircraft and other structures.
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For the first time since 2013, the Purdue volleyball team is headed to the NCAA Regionals after taking down Marquette, 3-1 (22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-13) on Saturday (Dec. 7) at Holloway Gymnasium. The Boilermakers move on to their ninth Sweet 16 program appearance to face Baylor at noon on Friday (Dec. 13) at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. |
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Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world. | |
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