Purdue Today.

March 5, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday (March 8), meaning campus clocks will have to "spring forward" this weekend. Individual departments are reminded that they are responsible for changing clocks in their offices, research laboratories and departmental spaces. Buildings and Grounds staff will ensure that clocks in public areas and outdoor clocks are changed.

Things to Know

Colon cancer screening made easy via Center for Healthy Living’s Cologuard campaign

Things to Do

Nominations due Friday for annual Walk the Talk Award
Get help with Brightspace transition at weekly open labs

In the Spotlight

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Understanding how the brain predicts could make treating autism easier

Our brains make our lives easier by predicting what will happen next based on previous experiences. But what happens when those predictive powers don’t work like they should? Autism spectrum disorder and other neurological disorders involve problems with brain prediction. A Purdue professor is discovering how complications with prediction lead to changes in sensory perception and learning impairments, both of which are common symptoms of autism.

Additional News

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Former Sens. Bayh, Lieberman discuss civil democracy

Former U.S. Sens. Evan Bayh and Joe Lieberman joined President Mitch Daniels on Tuesday (March 3) for an armchair discussion titled “Beyond Labels: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Democracy Together.” The event was part of Purdue’s “Democracy, Civility, and Freedom of Expression” series aimed at engaging people on important societal topics.

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Don't Miss It! Third Coast Percussion with 'Paddle to the Sea'

Grammy winner Third Coast Percussion will provide a live soundtrack to the film "Paddle to the Sea" during a performance Friday (March 6) at Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. Third Coast Percussion will interweave original compositions with water-inspired works to create a piece both spirited and serene. Don't Miss It!

Research

Collapsible basket technology aims to improve drug discovery, personalized medicine
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

John Deere technology leader to headline Purdue Road School

Campus

Purdue to hold two electronics recycling events
Undergraduate researchers to present three-minute research pitches on Tuesday

Sports

Women's basketball to open 2020 Big Ten Conference Tournament today

Events

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Purdue in the News

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

WISH-TV, WNKY (Bowling Green, Ky.), WHAS (Louisville): Purdue scientists develop coronavirus test strips
South China Post: Coronavirus: Wuhan Shincheonji member says church followed quarantine rules
MSN: This is the salary needed to be happy in every state
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