Purdue Today.

March 10, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Fidelity ‘help desk’ sessions to begin Thursday

As part of the Healthy Boiler Program’s focus on financial wellness, Fidelity — Purdue’s official provider of education, guidance and assistance related to retirement plan investments and decisions — is offering twice-a-month "help desks" on the West Lafayette campus. No appointment is required.

Things to Know

Reminder: Information about campus response to COVID-19
University Senate minutes available
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In the Spotlight

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Purdue study finds signal cascade that keeps plant stem cells active

Pools of stem cells in the apical meristems of plants are key to continued growth and development. Understanding how these stem cells are maintained and balanced against differentiated cells could lead to methods for increasing crop yield and biomass. Purdue scientists have uncovered a key signaling cascade that maintains a balance between those stem cells and differentiated cells.

Additional News

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'This is Purdue' podcast focuses on 'With Your Health in Mind'

The official Purdue podcast, "This is Purdue," returns this week focused on "With Your Health in Mind." In Part 1, Professor Mohamed Seleem discusses his research on repurposing FDA-approved drugs to treat antibiotic resistant infections. Part 2 delves into the important cancer-fighting work of the Purdue University Center for Cancer Research with center director Tim Ratliff.

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Six ways businesses can remain resilient amid coronavirus disruption

Coronavirus quarantines have shuttered Chinese factories and shocked global supply chains. Flexibility to continue production is crucial for manufacturers that rely on components made in China, said Ananth Iyer, senior associate dean in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University and director of the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative.

General

Purdue professor studies household financial decisions with ITaP data analysis system

Sports

Men's basketball draws Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament second round
Boilers post top-5 finish at Big Ten wrestling championships

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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.

USA Today, Newsday, Houston Chronicle: Keeping passengers quarantined on board cruise ships could backfire, experts say
Las Vegas Review: Some tourists doubt Strip casino cleaning efforts amid virus spread
BTN Live - Big Ten Network: How Purdue is revolutionizing the feel of prosthetic hands
Chicago Tribune: A proud Lake Michigan beach town battles erosion and one of the country’s newest national parks; ‘It really comes down to the survival of our town’
Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune: SEL opens Midwest plant
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