More than 250 representatives from industry, government, academia and professional societies gathered in person and online Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C., for Purdue University’s inaugural national summit focusing on resilience through excellence in manufacturing and operations. The summit was hosted by Purdue’s recently launched eXcellence in Manufacturing and Operations Purdue Engineering Initiative, or XMO PEI.
Purdue faculty dedicate countless hours to exploring the frontiers of their respective fields, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of academia. To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across a diversity of subjects and disciplines. Today’s feature focuses on Spencer Headworth, associate professor of sociology and his book, “Rules of the Road: The Automobile and the Transformation of American Criminal Justice.” Related: A
list of recently published Purdue authors is also available online.
The holiday season at Purdue University will kick off around noon Nov. 27 when a beautiful Norway spruce from Purdue’s own grounds arrives at the Memorial Union’s Great Hall. The annual tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29. President Mung Chiang will light the tree, and the lighting will be followed by additional performances, crafts for children, light refreshments, photo opportunities and more.
Purdue University is among the top 10 institutions in the U.S. for attracting international students, and climbed one position higher over last year, according to a new national ranking. A report issued today by the Institute of International Education shows Purdue is ranked No. 8 among 4,500-plus public and private universities in the 2023 Open Doors Report.
A big congratulations to Megan Eberly for her exceptional efforts in organizing and overseeing the highly successful Industry Advisory Council meeting for the Department of Computer and Information Technology. Your dedication and enthusiasm, evident in every detail, truly made the event a resounding success for the department, industry professionals and students alike! — Jessica Joya (Computer and Information Technology)