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March 5, 2025
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Unburied treasure: Rover researchers find unexpected minerals on Mars 
Mars expert Roger Wiens and his team, including the rover Perseverance, discovered fascinating rocks incorporating the minerals kaolinite and spinel on Mars’ surface that form in warm, wet environments; but the origin of the rocks continues to be a mystery.
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  • Midwestern field trials suggest overuse of rootworm-resistant corn reduces farmers’ profits
  • Reminder: Visit government transition webpage for latest updates on federal funding
| THINGS TO KNOW
Purdue super champ Adriana Harmeyer reflects on her ‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ experience
From game strategies to the behind-the-scenes moments that never made it to air, Purdue super champ and “Jeopardy!” champion Adriana Harmeyer shares insights from her recent “Tournament of Champions” show appearance.
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Spring 2025 Road to Retirement 3-day virtual conference begins today
The spring 2025 Road to Retirement virtual conference, which provides employees with resources and information to help them plan their way toward retirement, begins today and runs through Friday (March 7). Purdue, Purdue Global, Purdue for Life and Purdue Research Foundation employees, regardless of where they are on their retirement planning path, are encouraged to attend.
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Nominations sought for MaPSAC Excellence Award
  • CSSAC accepting new-member applications through April 12
  • Daylight saving time to begin Sunday
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Office of Risk Management earns national recognition for enhancing student safety abroad
CAMPUS
  • Callout underway for Purdue Staff Golf League
EVENTS
  • Life sciences industry leader to discuss pharmaceutical manufacturing in Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture Series talk
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • The Weather Channel: New data shows Mars’ red hue may have come from a different source than previously thought
  • KEYE (CBS Austin, Texas): Experts say Firefly's moon landing is the first step to putting humans on the moon
  • Associated Press: Brands That Matter panel to examine Purdue-led pharmaceutical transformations
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