Third-year doctoral student Ben Lathrop is helping frame the conversation surrounding dis/misinformation along with publishing about teacher-focused research and tools on critical media literacy. He’s also examining another hot topic of the day — artificial intelligence and the ethical and practical questions surrounding generative AI technologies such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Purdue on Wednesday (Nov. 1) honored more than 100 researchers with the university’s prestigious Seed for Success Acorn Awards. The award recognizes Purdue principal investigators and co-investigators who obtain their first research grants with external funding of $1 million or more for a single proposal.
Commercial space pioneer Beth Moses, who has successfully completed six spaceflights for Virgin Galactic and serves as its chief astronaut instructor, will join Purdue President Mung Chiang for a conversation as part of the Presidential Lecture Series on Monday (Nov. 6). The public event, titled “From Purdue Alumna to Commercial Astronaut Pioneer,” is free, and a general admission ticket is required.
Boilermakers have big dreams that have taken them around the world for more than 150 years. For many, Purdue has provided a launching pad for rewarding careers — and even volunteer service — in aviation and spaceflight. Here, Purdue Alumnus magazine talks to seven alumni who are making an impact as they take their passion for flying and discovery to new heights.
A new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker. In Barker’s nearly three decades on the stage, he has become a beloved fixture in the Boilermaker community, attracting thousands to his weekly show, including alumni. Related:Watch the full video on YouTube.
Katie May (College of Pharmacy) has a huge impact on Pharmacy students as she has created and implemented many engagement activities. Most recently, she has created a few activities for National Pharmacy Week. Thank you for making a difference in our students’ lives! — Steve Myszak (College of Pharmacy)
