Past News
Purdue Graduate Student Researcher in Dr. Chad Jafvert's Arequipa Nexus Project Receives Award
April 21, 2021
Taymee Brandon, graduate student researcher in Dr. Chad Jafvert’s Arequipa nexus project: “Seasonal Heavy Metal Concentrations in Streams in the Arequipa Region”, was awarded the second place in the International Development (I2D) Exposition at Purdue. The virtual event was hosted by Purdue’s Shah Family Global Lab and the poster topics were social development challenges, sustainable development goals and global challenges. Taymee Brandon presented the work she developed with Dr. Jafvert, Drs. Betty Paredes and Dr. Corina Gonzales from the Universidad Nacional of Saint Augustine de Arequipa (UNSA), who are Co-PIs in the project.
UNSA presents the book: "Towards a sustainable development strategy for the bicentennial Peru" by Alan Fairlie Reinoso
April 12, 2021
On April 7, Dr. Rohel Sánchez Sánchez, Rector of UNSA , presented the book: "Towards a sustainable development strategy for the bicentennial Peru" by Alan Fairlie Reinoso, who is member of the Andino Parlament. The book recognizes the need for university research, and Dr. Rohel Sánchez Sánchez announced during the event the UNSA's goal in research development, leadership in basic, applied, and technological research. The Purdue Arequipa Nexus institute was listed as one of the major international partners to assist UNSA reach its research development goal.
UNSA presents the book: "Towards a sustainable development strategy for the bicentennial Peru" by Alan Fairlie Reinoso
Environmental Justice Film Series: Mothers of the Land
March 23, 2021
The 2021 Environmental Justice Film Series presents the film Sembradoras de Vida (Mothers of the Land) as part of the Environmental Justice Symposium this Thursday, March. 25th from 6-7:15 PM. This Quechua and Spanish language 2019 documentary with English subtitles accompany five women from the Andean highlands discuss their traditional knowledge and practices in order to maintain a sustainable agriculture. Diego Sarmiento, the Director of the film will participate in a post-screening discussion from 7:16-7:45 PM.
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Special Message from Ministro Franklin Rojas Escalante on the 6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2021
In celebration of the 6th International day of Women and Girls in Science, Ministro, Franklin Rojas Escalante, Consul General of Peru in Chicago congratulated the Arequipa Nexus Institute women researchers for their dedication and important role in scientific research that tackles fundamental problems in Arequipa such as, the sustainability of food, water, energy, and the environment.
6th International Day of Women and Girls in Science in the Nexus
February 11, 2021
In celebration of the 6th International day of Women and Girls in Science, the Arequipa Nexus Institute also featured its Purdue and UNSA women scientists from the different research centers and projects on social media to mark the celebration.
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Nexus authors special issue of The Journal of Contemporary Research and Education
January 1, 2021
Several Nexus researcher’s papers were recently published in a special December 2020 issue of The Journal of Contemporary Research and Education. The issue, titled “Challenges and Opportunities to Support Water Management Adaptation in Water-Scarce Regions of Peru,” confronted complex water resource challenges in regions where water is scarce, considering both environmental and social aspects. All articles were co-authored by Arequipa Nexus members from Purdue and UNSA.
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Nexus Institute’s 3rd Annual Workshop Series successfully concludes fall sessions
December 18, 2020
The Arequipa Nexus Institute hosted its Third Annual Technical Workshop Series from October 26 to December 11. 13 workshops were held in an asynchronous virtual format, combining recorded presentations and lectures, live sessions, and assignments to enhance the attendee’s learning experience. A total of 157 participants from Purdue and UNSA registered for the sessions, accessed the learning materials in an asynchronous way, sharing questions and comments in live sessions with the instructors. After completing the modules, the participants who successfully completed at least 20 academic hours of work and successfully approved their workshop evaluations will be awarded technical certificates.
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Purdue international partner cuts ribbon for new science and technology park based on Discovery Park model
December 16, 2020
The Purdue University-affiliated Arequipa Nexus Institute for Food, Energy, Water and the Environment in Peru soon will be getting a permanent administrative home. On Dec. 3, the Universidad de San Augustín (UNSA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of activities for the Science and Technology Park of Arequipa (PCT), the first institution of its kind in the country. Modeled after Purdue’s Discovery Park, the research technology park will house headquarters for the Arequipa Nexus Institute, underlining the continued impact and long-term nature of the collaborative project. “The park will provide the essential intellectual and physical infrastructure to ensure that UNSA plays a key role in Arequipa’s future,” said Theresa Mayer, executive vice president of research and partnerships, who recorded remarks for the ceremony. “These investments will also advance efforts to build regional economic resilience during a time when Peru and the world face common challenges.”
Purdue Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Rakesh Agrawal speaks on UNSA'S first International Seminar of Chemical Engineering, Science and Technology
November 30, 2020
Purdue Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Rakesh Agrawal, was the keynote speaker on UNSA'S first International Seminar of Chemical Engineering, Science and Technology on November 25 from 6:30-7:00 PM. He discussed the importance of sustainable sources of energy, and how to transition from a fossil fuel economy to an economy in solar energy. The Arequipa-Nexus Institute suggested Dr. Agrawal for this event due to his expertise and passion in energy production issues from renewable sources.
Arequipanexus researchers William Hutzel, Travis Horton, & Mark Zimpfer presented a paper at the virtual Peruvian Symposium on Solar Energy
November 19, 2020
Arequipanexus researchers William Hutzel, Travis Horton, & Mark Zimpfer presented a paper on solar thermal collector laboratories this week at the virtual Peruvian Symposium on Solar Energy, held by the Peruvian Association of Solar Energy and the Environment & UNSA. The paper “Remotely Accessible Laboratory for Teaching and Research on Solar Thermal Collectors” discusses the test platform recently constructed at Purdue for evaluating the performance of solar thermal collectors.
