Purdue Today.

February 27, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue Global celebrates nearly 1,000 graduates

Purdue Global celebrated 990 graduates taking part in person and virtually in commencement ceremonies on Saturday (Feb. 25) at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

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Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

CILMAR accepting applications for seed grant program
‘Purdue Pursuits’: MaPSAC professional development grant applications due by March 1

Research Spotlight

Carlos Mahaffey

Examining the role culture plays in medical distrust

Assistant professor Carlos Mahaffey is working to address historical trauma by reducing stigma and medical misinformation among Black Americans. He expects “giant leaps and bounds” from incoming hires in Purdue’s Department of Public Health. Incorporating more diverse voices and experiences into public health, Mahaffey suggests, will ultimately lead to more equitable health outcomes across the board. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Fluid flows

Purdue research: A new way to identify stresses in complex fluids

Fluid dynamics researchers use many techniques to study turbulent flows like ocean currents or the swirling atmosphere of other planets. Mechanical engineering professor Arezoo Adrekani's team has discovered that a mathematical construct used in these fields provides valuable information about stress in complex flow geometries.

Theresa Martin

Purdue Pursuits: DevelopMe 2.0 provides mentoring, coaching

To narrow down her career path and create a clearer picture of her path toward success at Purdue, Theresa Martin enrolled in Human Resources’ DevelopMe 2.0 program, which provides West Lafayette staff with mentoring, coaching, networking and job shadowing opportunities. Read more about how to participate in the program. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Team of Purdue scientists to create pesticide usage database for Department of Defense

Campus

PUPD to offer free active threat training in March

Teaching and Learning

Purdue’s Brian Lamb School of Communication offering new combined BA and MS program

Events

April conference at Purdue targets antimicrobial resistance; poster submissions due by Tuesday
Purdue University Events Calendar

Sports

Men's basketball clinches share of Big Ten regular-season title
Two more medals, eight podium finishes conclude Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships
Women's basketball to face Wisconsin in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Annmarie Nicely

Annmarie Nicely, an associate professor with the College of Health and Human Sciences, put forth much effort to talk with the Disability Resource Center staff to develop a better understanding of testing and classroom accommodations students utilize within her class. Thank you for making our diverse campus welcoming to all! – Alisa Montgomery (Student Success)

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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.

Flying Magazine: Top habits of exceptional university pro pilot students
Optics.org: Purdue innovates LED strategies to raise vertical farming productivity
American Society of Mechanical Engineers: Talking devices could reduce odds of electrical grid breakdowns
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