Purdue research is protecting the quality of semiconductor chips in everything from cars to cell phones by using high-resolution images to detect defects during the delicate manufacturing process and artificial intelligence to make that process more efficient.
William Watson, professor of learning design technology in the College of Education, explains how AI is being used in education today and what parents, teachers and students should know as this technology continues to develop.
A team of Purdue students earned third place out of 80 international competitors in the 2025 TE-AI Cup, an annual artificial intelligence competition hosted by TE Connectivity. The team also ranked second among U.S. universities.
The PERC Energetics Talent Showcase, hosted in September by the Purdue Energetics Research Center, gave 28 graduate students and postdocs from four universities the opportunity to present their research and network with recruiters from defense companies and government agencies. PERC also hosted a summit that brought together nearly 100 thought leaders and decision-makers in the defense, security and academic communities to discuss key challenges and potential technical solutions associated with energetic materials.
Registration is open for faculty to attend the Westwood Lecture Series on Oct. 21. Cathie Aime, professor of botany and plant pathology in the College of Agriculture, will present “The Coffee Leaf Rust Fungus: Unraveling the Origins and Causes Behind One of Earth’s Most Notorious Agricultural Pathogens” from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Westwood, the Purdue president’s residence.
Human Resources – Benefits reminds benefits-eligible faculty and staff that it is almost time to choose benefits for themselves (and their families if applicable) for 2026. Individuals have two weeks — from Oct. 28 until 6 p.m. ET Nov. 11 — to make their selections and complete the annually required reelection of their HSA, HRA or FSA contributions. Purdue employees must also certify their tobacco-user status and spousal coverage eligibility each year.
Following the launch of Purdue Campus Transit in August, a survey for faculty, staff and students is now available to gauge satisfaction with fixed routes, on-demand service and more. The anonymous survey can be completed online through Oct. 24.
