Purdue Today.

February 24, 2023

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Mason Gillis

Faculty and Staff News

Student entrepreneurs find success in the AI industry

Two years ago, Shantanu Roy and Thomas Stahura never imagined that generative artificial intelligence would become so popular, sophisticated and accessible in such a short amount of time. Now, as co-founders of the software development company Quasi, the two Purdue juniors are working hard to make their mark in an industry that’s growing and changing every day.

Things to Know

New medical benefit launched Feb. 20 to provide enhanced coverage for certain procedures

Things to Do

Fall 2022 personnel activity reports must be certified by March 2
Women in HPC group hosting February talk about creating inclusive classroom

In the Spotlight

President Mung Chiang, Todd Young

Sen. Young visits campus to discuss CHIPS and Science Act, Purdue research

U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) on Wednesday (Feb. 22) visited Purdue’s West Lafayette campus to discuss opportunities related to the CHIPS and Science Act, including semiconductor workforce, innovation and manufacturing, digital plant science and synthetic biology, and hypersonic testing and energetic materials. He discussed with President Mung Chiang and Karen Plaut, executive vice president for research, the impact of these research advances to national security, economic security and food security. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

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Purdue research: Grant funds interdisciplinary stem cell research

A team of Purdue scientists has received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to define the role of lipid droplets in muscle stem cell function, a study with implications in both humans and livestock. The human angle will focus on muscle-related disease, aging and injury. The livestock aspect will delve into animal growth to enhance meat production, quality and taste. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

NSWC Crane, Purdue agreement signing

NSWC Crane, Purdue sign agreement to advance partnership

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and Purdue have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement Amendment to ease and encourage collaboration. “This educational partnership agreement enables us to work together in new ways and mobilizes the strengths of both NSWC Crane and Purdue for the national good,” said Karen Plaut, Purdue’s executive vice president for research.

Research

Polytechnic researchers collaborate to create framework for human-robot teamwork at construction sites
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue Global commencement set for Saturday

Campus

Celebrating Horizons Student Support Services and the impact of the TRIO program at Purdue

Sports

Postseason begins at Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Four Engineering students secure prestigious fellowships

Four Purdue Engineering students -- Meredith Clark (pictured), Thendral Kamal, Therese Malinowski and Mark Paral -- will take small steps toward their aerospace dreams by being selected for these prestigious and competitive fellowships: Patti Grace Smith Fellowship, Brooke Owens Fellowship and the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship.

Meredith Clark

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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.

Lafayette Journal & Courier: Sen. Young: Purdue to play key role in semiconductors, hypersonics
Chronicle of Higher Education, AAU Newsletter: These colleges produce a lot of Fulbright Scholars. Here's how.
Semiconductor Engineering: Tomorrow's semiconductor workforce
Interesting Engineering: New nanobots can find their way to inflamed sites in the body
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue extending Ukrainian Scholars Initiative
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