Purdue Today. 150 Years of Giant Leaps

December 19, 2019

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Faculty and Staff News

Human Resources issues end-of-the-year reminders

As the end of the year approaches, Human Resources reminds faculty and staff of a deadline for the Healthy Boiler wellness incentive, hours for the Center for Healthy Living and Fidelity Investor Center, information about new Anthem ID cards and more.

Things to Know

SharePoint login fix coming in January
University Senate minutes available

Things to Do

Purdue issues callout for nominations for top research awards
Applications being sought for Center for Families funding through Jan. 13
Nominations sought for Burkhart Award for Excellence in Research About Families

In the Spotlight

150th year set on Elliott Hall stage

Photo gallery: Memorable photos of 2019

A lot can happen in a year at Purdue — from groundbreaking research discoveries to thought-provoking lectures to sesquicentennial celebration activities. Purdue photographers capture these moments, offering a glimpse into life on campus. As the year comes to a close, photographers Tom Campbell, Mark Simons, John Underwood and Rebecca Wilcox share some of their most memorable photos from 2019.

Additional News

dark side solar panels

Solar power from ‘the
dark side’ unlocked
by a new formula

Most of today’s solar panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity only from the side facing the sky. If the dark underside of a solar panel could also convert sunlight reflected off the ground, even more electricity might be generated. A new formula developed by Purdue engineers reveals exactly how much more electricity double-sided panels could generate compared with conventional single-sided panels.

quantum material

Quantum material
could hide you from
infrared cameras

Infrared cameras detect people and other objects by the heat they emit. Now, researchers have discovered the uncanny ability of a material to hide a target by masking its telltale heat properties. The effect works for a range of temperatures that one day could include humans and vehicles, presenting a future asset to stealth technologies, the researchers say.

Research

Newly discovered retinal structure may enhance vision for some birds
Millions with swallowing problems could be helped through new wearable device
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue to expand Polytechnic High School to South Bend
Purdue’s mobile spay and neuter clinic receives grant to support education, services

People

Theresa Mayer added to distinguished board of directors for Biocrossroads

Campus

Span Plan recognizes nontraditional undergraduate students with inaugural graduation cords symbolizing energy, balance, prestige
RecWell programs offer massage therapy, cooking classes and more

Events

This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
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Lectures and Speakers

Other Events

Grammy-winning Casting Crowns will return to Purdue with the Only Jesus Tour
Jazz super group Artemis to perform at the 2020 Purdue Jazz Festival

Purdue in the News

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

The Conversation: The holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away

No matter how long it has been since a family member or friend has died, the holiday season and its family traditions can bring grief to some. And it can be challenging for others to know how best to comfort and offer support.

Additional stories

National Review: The ‘Charisma of Competence’: A Conversation with Mitch Daniels, Part III
Fox News: Extraterrestrial life on Europa or Enceladus could be ‘indigenous,’ study says
R&D World: Camouflage made of quantum material could hide you from infrared cameras
Big Ten Network: A Purdue University professor’s invention sails on sunlight: BTN LiveBIG
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