Quantum computing expert Michael Manfra has been named director of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute. He is the Bill and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and professor of materials engineering.
To ensure Purdue’s continued growth and national prominence in the field of digital twins, the Office of Research has appointed Alejandro Strachan as research fellow for its Intelligent Twins and Digital Innovation initiative. Digital twins are virtual copies of real-world things, such as devices, machines, buildings or even human organs, that are created using physics-based simulations or data from lab or field measurements.
Three academic advisors were recognized by the Purdue Academic Advising Association (PACADA) during its annual business meeting. Jenna Wargo, Outstanding Advisor Award recipient; Joshua Delgado, Outstanding New Professional Award recipient; and Jaclyn Palm, Spirit of PACADA Award recipient, were honored for their dedication to student success and active involvement in the campus community.
The annual Spring Fling appreciation day for Purdue faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees is set for 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 22 at and around Memorial Mall. The event will feature a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including bingo, lawn games, golf, the fitness walk, a bloodmobile, musical entertainment and a classic vehicle show. Lunch options will also be available.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Purdue hiring Carol Mertler to launch its women’s athletic programs. Thousands of Boilermaker athletes across the last half-century have benefited from Mertler’s foundational leadership. Learn more about those early days and the key figures who helped establish competitive women’s teams at Purdue.
As Civic Learning Week kicks off, Purdue marks a milestone for its Civics Literacy undergraduate degree requirement. Since its adoption for fall 2021, the Purdue civics knowledge test has been taken over 15,000 times by more than 13,000 students.
