Purdue University has partnered with six leading companies in the wireless industry (Cisco Networking, Dell Technologies, Ericsson, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm Technologies Inc.) to produce 6G Global Roadmap: A Taxonomy. The document was released today (Nov. 7) in Washington, D.C., and chronicles the evolution of cellular technology from 5G to 6G.
Scientists have learned over the years that when aquatic organisms such as zooplankton become exposed to microplastics, they eat poorly. Research conducted by Tomas Höök, a professor of forestry and natural resources at Purdue University, now shows that zooplankton’s plastic-induced eating difficulties also limit their ability to control algal proliferation.
The Office of Research is seeking nominations for Purdue’s three most prestigious annual research awards: the Lu Ann Aday Award, the Arden L. Bement Jr. Award and the Herbert Newby McCoy Award. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Dec. 1.
The Provost Advisory Committee will meet for the first time today (Nov. 7) with the strategic goal of ensuring additional voices from every college join in the regular conversation for moving Purdue University’s academic enterprise forward. Led by Patrick Wolfe, Purdue provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, the advisory committee — composed of members representing all 12 Purdue colleges — will meet monthly.
Open enrollment for 2024 benefits ends at 6 p.m. ET today (Nov. 7). Employees are encouraged to complete and submit their enrollment elections before 6 p.m. ET to allow the enrollment system enough time to process their enrollment.