Past News
Third annual Discovery Park Convergence Conference set for Jan. 24
December 20, 2018
Discovery Park will hold its third annual Conference on Convergence and the Future of Research on Jan. 24. The event, which is free and open to the public, will run 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. It will include a Lunch and Learn with Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship students and a series of Voss Talks (TED-style talks) presented by the winners of Discovery Park’s Big Idea Challenge, followed by a panel discussion. A reception for speakers and attendees will take place after the discussion.
Third annual Discovery Park Convergence Conference set for Jan. 24
Research Study Abroad Experience in Peru
December 3, 2018
A series of short presentations and demonstrations at Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa (UNSA) and Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC) will be part of the visits. Objectives: To develop a deep understanding of renewable energy as well as other potential sources of energy for Peru. To learn to integrate wind energy, solar systems with water nexus, storage, irrigation or other areas (e.g., agriculture), economics and policy. Evaluate the history of Incas Empire in terms of engineering, energy and sustainability.
Filley named director of Discovery Park’s Center for the Environment
November 13, 2018
Timothy Filley, professor of geochemistry and soil science in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences and the Department of Agronomy, has been named as the new director of Discovery Park's Center for the Environment. His appointment began Sunday (Nov. 11).
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Ebert selected as interim director for CERIAS in Discovery Park
October 29, 2018
David Ebert, Silicon Valley Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue, will serve as interim director of Discovery Park's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security, effective Nov. 1. CERIAS is widely considered as one of the world's leading centers for research and education in areas of information security that are crucial to the protection of critical computing and communication infrastructure. A multifaceted approach combines technical strength with ethical, legal, educational, economic, linguistic and communication expertise to create a cross-disciplinary team composed of six colleges and more than 20 departments across the Purdue campus.
Ebert selected as interim director for CERIAS in Discovery Park
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Zanotti for receiving the Purdue University Faculty Scholar Award!
October 18, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Laura Zanotti for receiving the Purdue University Faculty Scholar Award!
Purdue trustees ratify eight named faculty, two named spaces
October 12, 2018
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 12) ratified eight named faculty positions and the recent appointments of the university’s executive vice president for communication and vice president for human resources. Trustees also issued a resolution of appreciation for friends of the university, including two whose names will be added to campus facilities. Including Dr. Chad Jafvert, who was named the Lyles Family Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering; and Dr. Ernest (Chip) Blatchley, who was named the Lee A. Rieth Professor in Environmental Engineering.
Purdue trustees ratify eight named faculty, two named spaces
Faculty members receive Showalter funding
October 5, 2018
Three faculty members have been designated Showalter Faculty Scholars for 2018, including Dr. Ellen Wells, Health Sciences for her project: "Metal Contamination and Children's Health in East Chicago." Congratulations to all the Showalter Awardees.
Nexus Institute Workshops / Talleres del Instituto Nexus
July 31, 2018
The Arequipa Nexus Institute for Food, Energy and the Environment (Nexus Institute) will launch its first specialized workshop series at Purdue. El Instituto Nexus de Arequipa para la Alimentación, la Energía y el Medio Ambiente (Instituto Nexus) lanzará su primera serie de talleres especializados en Purdue.
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Discovery Park's chief scientist addresses congressional committee in Peru
June 18, 2018
Discovery Park's tagline, "Where disciplines converge to solve global challenges," gains real-world application through international partnerships. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Discovery Park's chief scientist and executive director, spoke Tuesday (June 12) to members of Peru's Congress as part of one such partnership -- presenting the mission of Discovery Park and an overview of the Arequipa NEXUS Institute for food, energy, water and the environment.
Discovery Park's chief scientist addresses congressional committee in Peru
Discovery Park’s Tim Filley discusses the Arequipa Nexus Institute on NPR's Tech Nation Radio
April 23, 2018
From Tech Nation Radio: On this week’s Tech Nation, we discover what science might do for Food, Energy, Water and the Environment in the Arequipa Valley of Peru. Purdue University geosciences professor Tim Filley describes their work. Tech Nation is a weekly public radio program, hosted by Dr. Moira Gunn. Founded in 1993, it has grown from a simple interview show to a multi-faceted production, featuring conversations with noted technology and science leaders, and a weekly science and technology-related commentary.
