Purdue Today.

February 23, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

U.S. cybersecurity leaders to examine lessons learned and set strategies for future risk

CERIAS, Purdue’s Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security, is inviting its partners in industry, government and higher education to the West Lafayette campus to level-up their cybersecurity knowledge and strategies. The theme, “Using Past Lessons to Thwart Future Threat,” will set the tone for the center’s upcoming 24th annual symposium, set for March 28-30.

Things to Do

Proposals sought for Teaching Leadership Award

In the Spotlight

Helen Bass Wiliams

Purdue’s first African American professor’s impact felt across generations

Helen Bass Williams didn’t just break new ground by becoming Purdue’s first African American professor in 1968. She made it easier for other African Americans to succeed at the university. In addition to her efforts teaching and recruiting students to Purdue, Williams helped launch the university’s Learning Center (now known as the Academic Success Center), the Black Cultural Center, the Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff, and the African American studies program. Learn about Williams and her persistence that helped change Purdue for the better. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Steelworkers

Purdue research: How steelworkers could make or break energy transition

Switching to renewable energy is an important step to reducing the effects of climate change, especially in heavy industry like steel mills. But while many choose to focus on technological advancements alone, it’s the steelworkers themselves who will ultimately make or break this transition away from fossil fuels. A new Purdue research project combines both technology and sociology – studying how the steelworkers of the future will be affected by electrification.

Ronnie Hill

Purdue research: Tackling personality disorder assessment

Doctoral student Ronnie Hill Jr. went from studying X’s and O’s in the Purdue football playbook to studying personality disorders in the Samuel Assessment Methods for Personality and Psychopathology Lab. Hill is working alongside professor Douglas Samuel, who uses dimensional trait models to improve the assessment and conceptualization of basic personality functioning as well as personality disorders and psychopathology.

Research

Tech stories that will dominate 2023

General

Purdue Global School of Nursing to support Story County Medical Center’s participation in DAISY Award program

Teaching and Learning

Mandela Washington Fellowship returns to Purdue in summer 2023

Events

Ukrainian Grit & Hope: A traveling photo exhibition at Purdue
Peace Corps Week 2023 panel discussion to feature stories from Purdue volunteers
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Nicholas Adams

Nicholas Adams (Cary Quadrangle) has been very gracious in assisting with my many questions and printing issues since moving into my new office. While his role does not directly support my position, he has been very kind to assist even when he was busy with his own work. His kindness and team spirit are much appreciated! – Kim Lanoue (Residential Housing Operations)

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Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

Energy Watch News, Indiana Public Media, Vertical Farm Daily: Close canopy lighting research in vertical farming
Investor, MSN Money: Airlines turn market darlings as Covid forces business rejig
Axios: The worker flexibility premium
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