SK hynix Inc. announced Wednesday (April 3) that it plans to invest close to $4 billion to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products in the Purdue Research Park. The development of a critical link in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain in West Lafayette marks a giant leap forward in the industry and the state.
The director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and assistant to the president for science and technology said Wednesday (April 3) that Purdue’s role in training the next generation of engineering, semiconductor and science researchers and leaders is critical in overcoming the challenges that lie ahead.
Purdue researchers have launched a project to compare the gut-health impact of whole-food fibers and inulin, a soluble fiber that is ill suited for supporting the beneficial gut bacteria Clostridia. Their project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Mechanical engineering doctoral student Elias Pergantis is advancing research in making heat pumps even more efficient and environmentally friendly. And he’s part of a team using a living laboratory, literally, in their research: the DC Nanogrid House in West Lafayette.
Faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees can now register for Spring Fling activities and volunteer opportunities. The annual appreciation event is set to take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 23 at and around Memorial Mall. Staff appreciation postcards will not be mailed this year, and registration for all Spring Fling events will be available online only.
Registration is open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series on April 17. Kristen Yeon-Ji Yun, clinical associate professor of music, will present “Embracing AI Technology in Music Performance” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Westwood, the Purdue president’s residence.
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” PGA Tour golfer Adam Schenk, a Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business alum and former first-team All-Big Ten Purdue men’s golfer, opens up about his full-time career on the golf course. The 2023 season took him to new heights pursuing his first PGA Tour win, and he continues that chase in 2024 while preparing to play his first Masters.
Jennifer Wetli (Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life) does a fantastic job moderating our official Facebook page, 2024 Admitted Purdue Families, and doesn't get enough thanks for wading through the hundreds of questions and comments. Jennifer is always professional, incredibly responsive, kind and helpful to our newest Boilermakers and their families. A huge thank-you for representing us well! Boiler Up! — Kimberly Lanoue (University Residences)
