A future where all homes and vehicles in the U.S. are fully electrified could overwhelm power supply and risk outages unless key upgrades are made, says a new study conducted by Purdue engineers. But a few strategies could cut two-thirds of the potential costs of reinforcing the nation’s distribution grid to handle this demand.
Purdue is joining major research universities this week in hosting activities to mark National Postdoc Appreciation Week, now in its 16th year. The theme for this year’s national event centers on communicating science and research, acknowledging the major contributions postdocs have made to U.S. research and innovation.
Purdue announced Tuesday (Sept. 16) that noted alumnus Keith Krach — chair and co-founder of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, former U.S. under secretary of state, and business executive — has been named the 2025 recipient of the M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal.
When she was younger, Brian Lamb School of Communication alumna Sutton Tyson dreamed of being like Barbara Walters or Jane Pauley. Years later, she’s now a producer for CBS News. On the latest episode of “This Is Purdue,” Tyson reflects on an already-impressive career, from teaching English in Thailand after graduating to becoming the spokeswoman for the FBI’s National Press Office to shaping breaking news stories for “The Takeout With Major Garrett.” And she shares her timely insights on the evolution of the news industry and how major networks are appealing to Gen Z with streaming and bite-sized content.
A student-led landscape redesign project has taken root at Purdue in the form of outdoor upgrades at the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. Originally developed by Mary Schultz, a graduating senior in the College of Agriculture’s horticulture and landscape architecture program, the project reimagined outdoor spaces used for animal recovery, training and enrichment.
