Purdue Today.

February 28, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue Teaching Academy announces 2020 inductees

The Purdue University Teaching Academy has announced eight inductees for 2020 in recognition of their outstanding and scholarly teaching in graduate, undergraduate or engagement programs. Candidates were identified by their individual department or college/school based upon evidence of excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching methodology, teaching-related service, and scholarship in teaching and learning.

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CILMAR seeking applications for faculty-staff Growing Intercultural Leaders Program

In the Spotlight

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Parents: Developing strategies for communication, independence is key for adolescents, relationship

Stricter curfews, monitoring friends and whereabouts, restrictions on smartphone and social media are traditional parental responses for misbehaving adolescents. But a new study, which appeared in Prevention Science, exploring parent-adolescent relationships and substance use, shows traditional techniques could backfire when used too much.

Additional News

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Study: Your home’s water quality could vary by the room – and the season

Is the water in your home actually safe, given that water utility companies in the U.S. aren’t required by law to monitor the water that specifically enters a building at its service line? A study has found that the water quality of a home can differ in each room and change between seasons.

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Oh, the places you’ll go – if you choose a book instead of a screen

Parents and teachers will encourage kids to put aside their screens and pick up a book – including those by famed children’s author Dr. Seuss – as part of Read Across America Day during his birthday celebration on Monday (March 2).

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Purdue Global commencement recognizes more than 400 graduates

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Vintage Russian photo exhibition on display at Purdue

Purdue in the News

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

KPNX (Phoenix): Pit bull population overwhelming shelters, contributing to attacks
IEEE Spectrum: It’s still early, but potassium batteries are showing promise for grid storage
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue Global grads first to test virtual commencement created by Purdue lab
Kendallville Star: C-SPAN founder and Purdue University president to be featured in Omnibus Speaker Series
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