Patent-pending adhesive formulations developed at Purdue University from fully sustainable, bio-based components establish bonds that grow stronger when underwater or exposed to wet conditions. Gudrun Schmidt, an associate professor of practice in Purdue’s Department of Chemistry, and a team of researchers developed the formulations from zein, a protein found in corn, and tannic acid.
Companies spend vast amounts of money, time and effort to promote their brands to customers. But how important is it for brand loyalty to carry over to the company’s workforce, especially in the service delivery sectors? Ceridwyn King says getting internal stakeholders — employees — to champion the brand is key. King was named head of White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in July 2022 and brings decades of industry experience to Marriott Hall. Read more about her journey to Purdue and her vision for the school.
A recent example of a Purdue Global faculty member’s use of generative artificial intelligence within an academic context might be a glimpse into the classroom of the future. Purdue Global, which is Purdue’s online university for working adults, is at the forefront of exploring AI opportunities in higher education, with an AI task force drawing on the creativity and innovative thinking of faculty, students and staff.