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As a result of Purdue’s migration to online learning, many departments are experiencing increased workloads. Others have an increased availability and a willingness to step up and serve. To help bridge that gap, Human Resources has created a program to bolster departments in need and provide opportunities for employees with capacity to grow and advance the mission of the organization.
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Purdue faculty with expertise pertinent to the COVID-19 pandemic are sharing their knowledge in short videos designed to inform and better prepare the public to respond safely and successfully.
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An innovation using material derived from the shells of crabs and other sea creatures may soon provide a new option for powering medical sensors, phone screens and other devices. A Purdue team used chitosan – an abundant natural biopolymer from marine crustacean shells – to create triboelectric nanogenerators, which help conserve mechanical energy and turn it into power.
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The latest edition of Purdue's official podcast, ''This is Purdue," focuses on "Science at Work." Part 1 highlights Professor Andrew Mesecar and his team's work to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In Part 2, father and son team Philip and Stewart Low tell how they used their scientific knowledge to create an injectable drug that solely targets bone fractures.
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Two women toss bags of fabric to each other in a parking lot. A police car escorts a vehicle full of sack lunches for children. These are unusual sights, but the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed everyday life. Despite many challenges, Purdue Extension and the Indiana 4-H Youth Development community continue to find ways to help those around them.
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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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