Thirteen Purdue University assistant and associate professors received National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards thus far in fiscal year 2023 to fund their research. CAREER awards recognize faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. The five-year grants are NSF’s most prestigious award in support of early career faculty.
Heidi Arola, director of global partnerships and director of the Purdue-India partnership at Purdue, has been appointed to a new task force formed by the Association of American Universities to study expanding research and higher education partnerships between the United States and India.
A 30,000-gallon vacuum tank for the Purdue University Mach-8 Quiet Tunnel is installed at the Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility (HARF). The planned 65,000-square-foot facility will house two cutting-edge wind tunnels, enhancing Purdue’s world-leading capabilities in hypersonics research, testing and evaluation. The $41 million facility will house the world's only Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel as well as the HYPULSE shock tunnel. These tunnels create unique hypersonic flow conditions to study spacecraft re-entry; long-distance, high-speed flight through the atmosphere; and high-speed propulsion.
Caterpillar establishes office at Convergence Center
Caterpillar Inc. on Tuesday (April 4) formally opened an office at the Convergence Center in Discovery Park District at Purdue to establish a permanent presence near campus. The company, which has a facility in Lafayette, is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
People often run from budgets and budget-related questions. I know I do sometimes. Brittney Bowers (Auxiliary) has been a godsend when it comes to finding answers to any and all budget/business-related processes and items. She is a tenacious problem solver and advocate for positive and effective change. She is an all-star and most worthy of a Thumbs Up! – Bryan Austin (University Residences)
