Purdue Life Sciences We're interested in a computational life scientist, with bioinformatics expertise! careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafay…

Eric Nauman, professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering, talks about the development of a surgical implant that could cut recovery time in half and provide a better overall repair of torn tendons in a televised segment on Inside INdiana Business. bit.ly/3pDWPzl

These are more placements of the successful testing of a new zero-gravity fridge for use in space. The fridge was designed by Purdue engineers in collaboration with Whirlpool and Air Squared. via CBS 13 News bit.ly/3zfqmno

Farmland prices and values are soaring, while farmers’ overall sentiment is sinking. These thoughts are reflected in the latest Purdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer, which was released this week and mentioned in this Forbes article. bit.ly/3cvQu3G

#PurdueUniversity President Mitch Daniels discusses leadership, making tough decisions, and his #Boilermaker pride. Only on the official university podcast, #ThisIsPurdue. 🚂🆙 • Web: purdue.university/2TQMHHH • YouTube: purdue.university/3cBk2Ns

Thanks to the #ProtectPurdue initiative, Boilermaker spirit persisted. Learn more about the 2020-21 academic year. purduenews.exposure.co/protecting-pur…

Surgeons may soon be able to localize critical regions in tissues and organs during surgeries thanks to a new, patent-pending Purdue biosensor that can be printed in 3D using an automated printing system. via Medical Design & Outsourcing bit.ly/3wKx7vX

Linda Wang, professor of chemical engineering, developed a process called low-pressure hydrothermal processing, which could be an economically and environmentally safe way to transform plastic into gasoline and other high-value items. via Civil + Structural Engineer Media bit.ly/3x2XT2Z

Purdue engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. These smart clothes are powered wirelessly through a flexible, silk-based coil sewn on the textile. via Residential Tech Today bit.ly/3qy2Fmj

As dozens of colleges and universities have opted to freeze tuition for the upcoming academic year, this story notes that Purdue’s ongoing tuition freeze continues and that the cost to attend remains lower than it was in 2012. via Inside Higher Ed bit.ly/35WKVI3

Join us in welcoming David Umulis into his new role as the Head of Purdue Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering , starting today, July 1st. Have a great first day @ProfessorThermo ! 🙂bit.ly/umulis-starts

Congratulations! Dr. @Cat_Searle earned a #NSF CAREER Award for her work in the field of disease ecology. This prestigious award, recognizing top-performing young scientists, will fund her research and education activities. #WomenInSTEM

The lab of Riyi Shi is looking for two Postdoctoral Research Associates to join their dedicated team! The position would be studying the fields of neurotrama and neurodegenerative diseases focusing on motor and sensory deficits. If interested send your CV to [email protected]

APP DEADLINE July 30 for the Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship Program. See Fall projects: bit.ly/DURI-2021-fall

‘Boiler up!’: Sirisha Bandla brought Purdue flag aboard Virgin Galactic spaceflight. The title "Cradle of Astronauts" reigns ever true. bit.ly/3i7RFIH via Journal & Courier

The work of Yulia Pushkar, professor of physics and astronomy, is featured in this National Science Foundation newsletter. Pushkar is studying artificial photosynthesis as a sustainable source of energy. via U.S. National Science Foundation bit.ly/3yRBQfW

Ramses Martinez, assistant professor of industrial engineering and biomedical engineering, talks about the development of a spray that can transform clothes into battery-free wearables. via Engineering_360 bit.ly/3hZ2myp

NASA’s Perseverance rover was launched nearly a year ago. The rover is preparing to collect its first Martian samples within the next two weeks. Professor Briony Horgan, a member of the rover’s science team talks about the data sent to Earth. via CNN cnn.it/36VTpQc

Olympian Chaunté Lowe fought cancer and COVID-19 with the goal of going to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She talked about her journey, resilience and perseverance, and her passion for STEM education with students at Purdue Polytechnic High School via TODAY on.today.com/3y1iyF1

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