Purdue Today.

February 14, 2022

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The Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Tippecanoe County prosecutor requests independent investigation of police incident at Purdue

The Tippecanoe County prosecutor has requested that the Indiana State Police conduct an independent investigation into events that occurred on the Purdue University campus on Feb. 4. Purdue welcomes the prosecutor’s action and believes it to be a positive step, having previously requested an independent review by the ISP.

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Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Submit tobacco cessation waiver by March 31 to waive additional premium for entire 2022 plan year
Webinar to discuss changes in programs for minors
Faculty proposals due Friday for Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship summer session
Four-week Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on fundamentals of flexibility training
Butler Center accepting applications for travel award for graduate students

In the Spotlight

Jingjing Liang

First-of-its-kind estimate of the total number of tree species

One person can’t measure all the trees in the world, but when many people come together, a global view becomes possible. A worldwide collaboration of scientists has produced the first ground-sourced data estimate of the total number of tree species on Earth and found that more than 9,000 species have yet to be discovered. Jingjing Liang, a professor in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, is co-leading the project.

Additional News

People by horse wearing slicker

Horse slicker can monitor chronic disease

With the exception of Mister Ed of television sitcom fame, horses can’t talk with humans about health issues. Now, a first-of-its-kind horse slicker with a specially designed liner developed by Purdue engineers and veterinarians could be able to “tell” the horse’s human caregivers of increasing chronic diseases.

Ashley York and Miranda Jack

PACADA honors two academic advisors

The Purdue Academic Advising Association has recognized two academic advisors for their exceptional care and dedication to student success. Ashley York is the recipient of the Outstanding Academic Advisor award, and Miranda Jack received the Outstanding New Professional award.

Campus

College of Liberal Arts to celebrate Love Liberal Arts week

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Krannert conference to address supply chain disruptions

Purdue in the News

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

Yahoo News: Surging beef prices hard to stomach for US shoppers
3DPrint.com: Will Purdue close the hypersonic weapons gap with 3D printing?
WFYI: Will 5G change the way we communicate?
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