Purdue signed a partnership with Taiwan-based GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. to advance next-generation collaborative chip research in silicon carbide microelectronics and develop new academic-industry workforce initiatives.
Purdue Research Foundation continues to highlight National Academy of Inventors fellows at Purdue whose collaborative, multidisciplinary research is translated into real-world technologies that benefit society. The latest fellow is Amy Reibman, a professor of electrical and computer engineering. Reibman’s research focuses on video analytics for real-world applications where inputs may have substantial quality impairments.
Donna Wireman, lead administrative assistant to the head of the Brian Lamb School of Communication, is the 2026 winner of the CSSAC Excellence Award. Presented annually by the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee, the award honors support or service staff members who go above and beyond in their roles, demonstrate exemplary leadership and provide outstanding customer service.
Next up in the We Power Purdue series is Brenda Serrano, crew chief with Building Services in Lynn Hall and an Administrative Operations employee since 2016. Whether she’s helping keep Purdue looking its best or connecting with people across campus, Brenda brings positivity and pride to everything she does. Her favorite part of the job is interacting with people from all different backgrounds and creating welcoming spaces for the campus community.
For Lindsay Veremis Perrault, effective content creation isn’t just about high engagement and follower counts — it’s about storytelling and authenticity. On the latest episode of “This Is Purdue” podcast, the Purdue alumna and director of co-curricular engagement and lecturer for the Brian Lamb School of Communication discusses the future of the content creation in the age of evolving algorithms and AI, what sets it apart from social media influencing, and how new and existing creators can build staying power.
