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Purdue professor Eugene H. Spafford has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Spafford is one of 276 members of the newest academy class, which recognizes achievements of individuals in academia, the arts, business and public affairs.
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As a young mechanical engineering student, Jeffrey Rhoads pictured himself working at a national laboratory or in industry. But by fluke, while still a master’s student, he found himself at the front of the classroom — teaching. He knew that mechanical engineers have huge opportunities to impact the world. But teaching shifted his view. He realized he might have an even bigger impact as an educator.
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The new normal of these times is delivering an innovative way for Purdue University’s historic Class of 2020 to celebrate this next giant leap in their lives. The nearly 7,500 Purdue students earning undergraduate and graduate degrees this spring are being mailed all the essentials needed to host their personal on-demand commencement ceremony in mid-May. Even if it is via remote.
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For Purdue University faculty, it was a two-week sprint. The race started March 10, when President Mitch Daniels asked faculty to move 5,000 courses online by March 23. When classes resumed after spring break, students began attending classes virtually. Here are just a few examples of how Purdue adapted, showing professors' resilience, determination and creativity.
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The College of Science K-12 Science Outreach office regularly serves thousands of students in classrooms across the state. With the COVID-19 crisis, the outreach team has ramped up delivery of its online materials to make even more topics available for teachers during e-learning.
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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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While millions are under orders to stay home, water is sitting in the pipes of empty office buildings and gyms, getting old and potentially dangerous. Researchers are studying ways to reduce potential for widespread waterborne disease.
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