Graham Cooks, the Henry Bohn Hass Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has won the Science History Institute’s 2025 Othmer Gold Medal. The annual award honors outstanding individuals who have made multifaceted contributions to chemical and scientific heritage through outstanding work in such areas as innovation, entrepreneurship, research, education, public understanding, legislation or philanthropy. A renowned analytical chemist, Cooks is a pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry.
The quality and impact of work led by Purdue researchers continue to be recognized by external funding bodies. Here are the researchers who received Sponsored Program awards approaching $1 million or greater in December.
Close your eyes and think about daily life on the Purdue campus. What sounds do you hear? Whether it’s the Boilermaker Special blowing its horn, the daily chiming from the Purdue Bell Tower or the buzz of a packed lecture hall, certain sounds define the Purdue experience. This video highlights some that are near and dear to all Boilermakers.
