Purdue University — recognized globally as the Cradle of Astronauts — announced the creation of a new international prize honoring excellence over the past 10 years in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. Named the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, the award is designed to stand alongside other prestigious honors in the scientific field, including the Nobel Prize, and become the premier global honor in space advancement.
Among the many changing consumption patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of food delivery apps such as DoorDash, UberEats and GrubHub. Most major fast-casual chain restaurants have entered this competitive market of fast online ordering and delivery by developing their own apps and eliminating the middleman. The online competition among the restaurants is fierce and ever-evolving. Researchers at Purdue’s White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management foresee apps and in-person dining at fast-casual restaurants co-existing, for now.
Purdue’s Classroom Master Plan is receiving national recognition for its focus on comprehensive, strategic campus planning. The Society for College and University Planning recently announced the Classroom Master Plan has earned an honorable mention for the organization’s annual Excellence in Planning Award category.
Neil Armstrong’s legacy involves much more than becoming the first human being to walk on the moon. The legendary astronaut was driven by the same basic objective that energizes so many Boilermaker engineers: finding solutions to our toughest challenges. Years after Armstrong’s historic moonwalk, people across the world remain inspired by the spirit of discovery that defined his life.
