Purdue Today.

August 1, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Search committee announces 3 Purdue chief of police finalists, invites campus engagement week of Aug. 8

Purdue University is undertaking a national search for the next chief of the Purdue University Police Department to replace John Cox, who retired from the role on Sunday (July 31). The search committee reviewed the credentials of 19 applicants and selected three finalists, who will visit the West Lafayette campus the week of Aug. 8.

Things to Know

Protect Purdue: What you need to know for Fall 2022
Updates to background check and nonpay appointment policies
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Center for Healthy Living program to focus on Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes; register by Wednesday

In the Spotlight

Students sitting around table

Video: Experiencing The Data Mine at Purdue

When you think of the typical classroom experience, you probably aren't thinking of The Data Mine. Students in this Purdue community are engaged in real-life, project-based learning — but it’s not just about data fluency. It’s about taking ownership, working with a team and preparing for the jobs of the future. Meet the students doing just that.

Additional News

Issam Mudawar oversees an experiment to test how microgravity affects cryogenic liquids

Experiment explores potential of cryogenic fuel depots in space

To journey and return from other planets, future spacecraft may have to do something they've never done before: refueling in space. Thanks to a Purdue University experiment, scientists are now beginning to understand how cryogenic liquids behave in zero-gravity, and how this affects the future operation of propellant depots in space.

Woman standing in grocery store

Purdue report finds the generational divide shows in our food system, too

Gen Z households are struggling more to put food on the table compared to those of Millennials, Gen X and Boomers, according to Purdue's Consumer Food Insights Report. Thirty percent of Gen Z households report seeking groceries from a food pantry, church or other charity in the last 30 days compared to 8% of Boomer households.

General

Discovery Park District at Purdue wins award for its private wireless project

Campus

Free hearing screenings available through M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Bringing Our Best

Empowering PPHS students and Indy’s east side for future success

Part of what excites Jacob Pactor about working as principal at Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood is being surrounded by other creative educators. Their innovative approaches help students conquer problems and prepare them to be successful in college and beyond.

Jacob Pactor

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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.

Reuters, Yahoo Finance: U.S. Congress passage of subsidies prompts chip makers to move on projects
National Geographic: Why murder hornets are getting a new name
New York Times: The mysteriously low death toll of the heat waves in India and Pakistan (subscription required)
MSN, Newsweek: The bipartisan CHIPS Act – and a united U.S. – are China's biggest fear
WTHR: 'Mixed feelings for sure': Purdue President Mitch Daniels preps for final school start
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