In a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team led by Graham Cooks, the Henry B. Hass Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, examined a mechanism for peptide-forming reactions that occur in water — uncovering “essentially the chemistry behind the origin of life,” Cooks says.
Arvind Raman is ready for the challenges and opportunities that will come leading Purdue’s College of Engineering. Raman, who became dean on April 1, shares his vision for the college, why having this opportunity at Purdue is special and more.
Zach Edey capped off one of the most statistically dominant seasons in college basketball history on Tuesday (April 4) by winning the Wooden Award, the final piece of the National Player of the Year Awards.
Three Purdue professors whose research has profoundly influenced and advanced their fields have been chosen to receive the university’s most prestigious research and scholarship awards. Their accomplishments will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday (April 6) during the annual Excellence in Research Awards ceremony in the Purdue Memorial Union. The event will feature three lectures highlighting the research being recognized. Register to attend the lectures here.
The campus community is invited to join Boilermakers around the world for the 10th Purdue Day of Giving. By giving during this 24-hour online and social media-driven fundraising effort, Boilermakers can make an impact that changes the world. Watch the teaser video and get ready to be part of Purdue’s next giant leap.
As the first chief security and intelligence officer for Purdue University and the Purdue Applied Research Institute, Jermaine Owens is helping move Purdue research into a larger, highly classified role and transfer Purdue innovations into practical use in the vast U.S. defense arena. Launched in 2021 as a nonprofit applied research arm of the university, PARI facilitates the transition of Purdue research into areas critical for the economic prosperity and security of the U.S. and the world.
I would like to thank Eric Whitehead (Horticulture and Landscape Architecture) for giving me a tour of the HORT Building. He took time out of his busy day to show me some of the workings of the greenhouses and building so I can be better informed with my position in the WRC. Thanks, Eric, for being such a gracious person! – Terri Griffin (Building and Grounds Administration)