Today's Top 5 From Purdue University

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Junior becomes latest Udall Scholar from Purdue

Purdue’s Grace Johnson is one of only 55 students in the U.S. to be named a 2020 Udall Scholar, recognizing college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment or American Indian nations.

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

PICS receives national award for exemplary community engagement

In recognition of its extraordinary community engagement initiatives, Purdue and Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) has been named an exemplary designee by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

Machine learning model helps characterize compounds for drug discovery

Purdue innovators have created a new method applying machine learning concepts to the tandem mass spectrometry process to improve the flow of information in the development of new drugs.

Media Contact: Chris Adam, cladam@prf.org

Johnnie Mae: A farm like no other

The Johnnie Mae Farm is helping Fort Wayne residents eat healthier with the help of Purdue Extension.

Media Contact: Maureen Manier, mmanier@purdue.edu

Time capsule part of Purdue Bell Tower 25th birthday

As part of the 25th birthday of the Purdue Bell Tower – the landmark standing tall at the center of campus symbolizing the University’s persistent pursuit to reach “one brick higher” – Purdue dedicated a time capsule designed to recognize both the bell tower milestone and this pandemic-marked time in campus and world history.

Media Contact: Jim Bush, jsbush@purdue.edu

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a top public research institution developing practical solutions to today’s toughest challenges. Ranked the No. 5 Most Innovative University in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue delivers world-changing research and out-of-this-world discovery. Committed to hands-on and online, real-world learning, Purdue offers a transformative education to all. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue has frozen tuition and most fees at 2012-13 levels, enabling more students than ever to graduate debt-free. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap at purdue.edu.

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