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podcast | Experience

Podcast Ep. 36: Purdue’s Diving Dynasty at the Olympics

In this episode of This Is Purdue, David Boudia, the most decorated Purdue University Diving Olympian, joins us. David shares his gold medal-winning journey, and how adversity has helped shape him into the athlete and person he is today. He…
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article | Education

Why Greater Lafayette? Residents tell us

Affordability, convenience and diversity are among factors that area residents appreciate Greater Lafayette is one of the top housing markets in the United States, according to the Emerging Housing Markets Index, a collaborative effort between The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com….
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podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 35: Purdue Professor Creates Whitest Paint to Combat Global Warming

In this episode of This Is Purdue, professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, Xiulin Ruan, discusses his newest invention – ultra-white paint. In an effort to curb global warming, Xiulin and his team created the whitest white acrylic paint,…
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Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com place Greater Lafayette among top housing markets in U.S.

Inaugural Emerging Markets Index ranks Greater Lafayette sixth among nation’s top 300 housing markets Lindsay Mason didn’t want to love Greater Lafayette. She just couldn’t help herself. The native Bostonian had understandable reservations about uprooting French Knot — a knitwear company she…
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Trailer: This is Purdue

This is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication…
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Shellfish inspire chemists to develop new stronger, more sustainable glues

Humans rely on the ocean for a vast array resources: food, energy, minerals, even the less tangible ones of inspiration and recreation. But one ocean byproduct may not be obvious: glue. Shellfish have been clinging to rocks for eons longer…
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Still taking giant leaps from lunar small steps: Purdue scientists analyze moon dust collected by Apollo 17 astronauts

Humans have not set foot on the moon for nearly 50 years, but the Apollo moon missions aren’t over. The echoes from Neil Armstrong’s first steps are still helping scientists make giant leaps in understanding the moon’s geology. When Apollo…
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podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 34: Creating a New Commencement Experience + Purdue President Mitch Daniels’ Speech

In this episode of This Is Purdue, two of Purdue University’s commencement leaders join us to discuss Purdue’s first outdoor commencement ceremony at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue has been hosting commencement at the iconic Elliott Hall of Music since the 1940s….
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article | Education

Purdue Polytechnic High School students ‘abuzz’ with urban agriculture projects

There’s a different type of buzz around Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood these days. That buzz involves two beehives on top of the school’s building on Indianapolis’ east side, greenhouse projects and hydroponics – all of which…
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article | Education

Lilly research facility sparks enthusiasm for science in students

Industry partnerships offer immersive experiences to showcase STEM careers The first time Jimena Avalos-Hernandez walked into the research lab at Eli Lilly and Co., she felt excited and a bit nervous. Like many of her classmates, Avalos-Hernandez had never visited a…
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video | Education

Purdue Polytechnic High School | High School Graduation 2021

Well done, you have worked hard, and you have earned your degrees. Through unique project-based learning, we are able to individualize teaching and prepare our students for the next stage of their careers, whether that be professional, or academic. Many…
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Purdue pioneers: Frieda and Winifred Parker

Purdue student housing was totally segregated when sisters Frieda and Winifred Parker enrolled in 1946, but their family successfully fought to change the University’s housing policies. When they moved into the Bunker Hill residences in January 1947, the Parkers were…
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