Although living in outer space can still seem like a far-fetched dream, Marshall Porterfield, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, says advancements in agricultural sciences have brought society closer to achieving that goal. A key element to his approach to developing bioregenerative agriculture for advanced life support overlaps with his work in the NASA GeneLab. Porterfield has spent the past decade advancing new tools for genomics and analyzing the effects of space travel on humans.
Technology is edging closer and closer to the super-speed world of computing with artificial intelligence. But is the world equipped with the proper hardware to be able to handle the workload of new AI technological breakthroughs? A team of physicists believes they may have discovered a way to rework the hardware.
The College of Veterinary Medicine has received the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the fourth consecutive year. Presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, the national award recognizes U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
When Shawn Huddy moved from Virginia to West Lafayette four years ago, she wasted no time in developing relationships with local nonprofits and community leaders. It wasn’t just a key component of her job — it was something that came naturally to her. Huddy recently received the 2023 Community Spirit Award from the Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee. The annual award honors a Purdue staff member who sets a high standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to serve in their communities.