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March 30, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

U.S. rankings: Purdue remains engineering royalty; sciences rise, and analytical chemistry, ABE No. 1

Home to national hubs for hypersonics and cybersecurity research, a sprawling innovation district and graduates who are among the most in demand in professional areas such as health care, finance and consulting, aviation and aerospace, and manufacturing, Purdue has seen graduate student enrollment reach an all-time high — up 16% from last year and 43% over the last decade. Why such success? A look at the newest U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings provides a strong clue.

Things to Know

World Bipolar Day recognized annually to eliminate stigma, raise awareness, improve lives
Recap of University Senate’s March 21 meeting

Things to Do

April instructional workshops to feature use of student feedback and performance, on-demand Brightspace training, gradebook
Purdue Week of SEISMIC, starting Monday, to focus on classroom equity, inclusivity
Judges sought for spring Undergraduate Research Conference in April

In the Spotlight

award surprise in classroom

Photo and video gallery: Teaching excellence at Purdue

Winners of Purdue University's 2022 teaching awards – Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy, the Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award and the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers – were surprised with the news March 21-28. The awards are given to faculty and lecturers on the West Lafayette campus and in Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Programs.

Additional News

Philip Low in lab

Purdue research key in development of prostate cancer treatment

Groundbreaking research from Philip Low, the Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has laid the foundation for a new precision treatment that offers hope for patients with advanced prostate cancer. The treatment has been granted approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Andrew Whelton in lab

Answers to faster recovery from a wildfire are in the water

It can take months for a town’s water to be safe to drink again after a wildfire. That’s why Andrew Whelton, professor of civil engineering and environmental and ecological engineering, has been regularly showing up to wildfires with his students for the past four years to gather water samples. Using these samples, Whelton guides a community on how to restore its water systems.

Campus

Butler Center to hold virtual workshop on gender bias and intersectionality

Sports

Purdue soccer announces 2022 summer camps
Stefanovic selected for State Farm 3-Point Championship

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Honors College’s Happiness and Well-Being Learning Collaborative to host philanthropy master class

Purdue in the News

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

U.S. News & World Report, NBC News, The Associated Press: Purdue to welcome up to 20 war-displaced Ukrainian scholars
The Atlantic: How propaganda became entertaining
Tacoma Spokesman-Review: Tiny wasps could help save trees under attack
Inside INdiana Business, Indianapolis Business Journal: Purdue researcher helps secure FDA approval … again
Inside Indiana Business: Purdue joins educational alliance
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