For 3 minutes and 44 seconds, hundreds of thousands of people across areas of the state watched as the moon passed and completely covered the sun. Purdue University, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASA presented a special viewing event at the iconic Indianapolis racetrack, where more than 50,000 attendees — including five Boilermaker astronauts — participated in panel sessions, STEM-related activities and celebrations related to the eclipse.
A Purdue invention that could help reduce time and money spent on the construction and repair of concrete highway pavement and other structures has been selected as a finalist for an Edison Award in the Critical Human Infrastructure category. The Edison Awards, considered the “Oscars of innovation,” are given annually to “recognize the persistence and excellence that also characterized Thomas Edison’s work.” Luna Lu, Purdue’s Reilly Professor of Civil Engineering, has led development of the sensor technology since 2017.
Embracing service-learning and engagement is not only a way to expand your education, but also is “an essential component that completes the learning journey,” said Emmanuel Babalola, a third-year PhD student specializing in learning, design and technology in Purdue’s College of Education. Babalola was recently a 2024 Engagement and Service-Learning Summit speaker.
Small steps will soon culminate in a giant leap for Purdue’s Class of 2024 as the university prepares for eight commencement ceremonies at Elliott Hall of Music on May 10-12. The spring 2024 graduating class will include 8,284 undergraduates, 2,323 graduate students, 210 students from professional programs and 244 students from Purdue Polytechnic’s statewide programs.
The 77 full-time staff members and 156 student employees in the Office of Admissions — often the first point of contact for prospective Boilermakers — help students and families seamlessly navigate the college search and selection process year-round, whether they’re in student-facing roles answering phone calls, arranging meetings and facilitating campus visits or part of the behind-the-scenes operations team. Learn more about the Office of Admissions in the latest “Staff Excellence” piece.
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. Related: Watch the full video on YouTube.
A big “thank you” to Gretchen Scheffee (Sponsored Program Services) for helping with eight open proposals, all with due dates in March. Her assistance with the pre-award processes and her infinite patience were greatly appreciated! — Angela Archer (Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant)
