Turning knowledge into impact, Purdue University researchers rank 4th among U.S. universities — 5th in the world — in U.S. patents received in 2023, with 201 patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Check out the latest top stories from Purdue University in this week’s “Purdue News Now,” a one-minute, weekly video update. This week: An impressive U.S. patents received ranking, a major new Purdue initiative, a future centerpiece for Purdue’s Indianapolis campus and more.
Virtual cycling is on its way to becoming an Olympic medal sport, and a group of Boilermakers is helping it reach that eminent status. Meet the Purdue researchers who are using their engineering and cybersecurity expertise to create a level playing field for all competitors.
It’s an age-old dilemma: students afraid to raise their hand or participate in class. Studies show that when participation drops, so do learning outcomes. The solution? An AI student who senses the awkward silence, uses large language models to initiate a question, and helps to break the ice on behalf of human students.
In Maggie Reisdorf’s role as associate director of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, a division of the Office of the Dean of Students, she leads with compassion, positivity and ingenuity — qualities that recently led the Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (MaPSAC) to name her the 2024 winner of the MaPSAC Excellence Award.
Follow the latest news and notes about Purdue University in Indianapolis with our roundup, which features information about preparing for Boiler Gold Rush in Indianapolis and details about the Purdue University Center for Career Opportunities, which is ready to help Purdue students in Indianapolis.
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” Willie Reed, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, opens up about stepping down after 17 years as dean. Discover what led Dean Reed to pursue a career as a veterinarian as he discusses his love for animals and current pathology research happening at Purdue.
Masy Folcik wasn’t sure she’d ever be the same swimmer after undergoing surgeries to repair torn labrums in both hips. A year later, she qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Meet the Purdue senior, one of five Boilermakers who will compete in this month’s trials in Indianapolis.
Thank you, Cory Brenner (Food Science), for all you do in ensuring the success of the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Lunch and Learn program in observing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. The program is instrumental in opening up further partnerships, so thank you for being willing to assist! — Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
