Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy is used to analyze biological molecules, but the resolution is too low to sense individual atoms. Now, quantum researchers at Purdue are advancing an approach that could improve the resolution of NMR spectroscopy to the atomic scale and may also have applications in developing quantum computing and quantum communications.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, viral and bacterial infections tend to draw headlines. However, fungal pathogens are a rising problem that the colleges of Agriculture and Pharmacy have formed a collaboration to solve.
Registration is open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series on Sept. 12. Roger C. Wiens, professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, will present “Spectacular Failures and Brilliant Successes on the Path to Mars: How We’re Finding Potential Biosignatures There and Paving the Way for Astronauts” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Westwood, the Purdue president’s residence. This event will also honor Wiens as the 2024 Herbert Newby McCoy Award recipient, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to planetary science and instrumental role in advancing NASA’s Mars exploration efforts.
This year’s orientation program hosted over 8,500 new Boilermakers. From Aug. 19-23, University Residences welcomed students in West Lafayette and Indianapolis to take part in this time-honored tradition. To see more, visit the Boiler Gold Rush photo gallery.
As Purdue celebrates the 50th anniversary of its women’s athletic programs, the university applauds the remarkable achievements of Boilermaker women who are shaping the future of athletics — from competing at the highest levels to contributing to how fans experience the games, how viewers watch them, and how athletes benefit from innovations in equipment and footwear design.
