Category: College of Science

Andrew Kinder wears a Hammer Down Cancer T-shirt and cheers from the crowd at Mackey Arena.

article | Research

Personal experiences with cancer drive Purdue’s research strides

Tyler Trent’s story still touches the lives of so many.
Three men and one woman standing in a field wearing Purdue and Beck’s gear.

article | Research

Purdue and Beck’s are reimagining the future of farming

Say the word “agriculture” and most people think fields and farmers, crops and plows.

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 132: What It Takes To Run March Madness — and How Purdue Is Training the Next Sports Pros

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jeanne Boyd, executive director of sport management and senior advisor to the provost.  Jeanne is a leader in the sports industry. As the former managing director of the NCAA Division...
Purdue senior math lecturer Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen poses with colleagues and friends in his classroom.

article | Education

For this Purdue math lecturer, every student deserves a chance to succeed

Kuan-Hua “Joe” Chen received Purdue’s prestigious Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers.
Purdue assistant professor Yiwei Huang is surprised with a teaching award during class.

article | Education

Empowering students with purpose and passion

Purdue professors are honored for their inspiring dedication to student success.

podcast | Research

Podcast Ep. 128: How Purdue is Using AI for Good — Computer Science Professor Alex Psomas Explains

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science. Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve...
Purdue alumnus Girish Naganathan and student Morgan Malaski

article | Experience

A unique opportunity to thank a fellow Boilermaker

See how a tech breakthrough (with a Purdue tie) empowers student Morgan Malaski to navigate college with diabetes.  Discover how a Purdue alum, now Dexcom’s R&D chief, helps shape the technology Morgan relies on every day.  From using Dexcom’s life-changing...

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 119: ‘Boilers to Mars’ Film Premiere Panel with Former NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel, Purdue Professors Briony Horgan and Marshall Porterfield, and SpaceKids Global Founders Marc and Sharon Hagle

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former NASA astronaut and Purdue University Presidential Ambassador Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Purdue professors and NASA contributors Briony Horgan and Marshall Porterfield, and SpaceKids...
Patrick Cavanaugh demonstrates a virtual cycling trainer.

video | Research

Battling e-doping in virtual cycling 

For virtual cycling to become an Olympic sport, its organizers must find a way to make the competition fair for all riders.  That’s why Boilermakers like Patrick Cavanaugh are stepping up, battling e-doping in virtual cycling.  Cavanaugh (BS aeronautical and...
Sarah Papabathini

article | Education

Community involvement inspires student at Purdue University in Indianapolis

Sarah Papabathini is making a difference every day — as a mentor, researcher, volunteer, princess and AI major When your schedule is as packed as Sarah Papabathini’s, only a pink weekly planner can contain it. “My planner is the Holy...
Members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 107: Astronaut Panel From the Total Solar Eclipse Event at IMS, Presented by Purdue University

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts: Sirisha Bandla (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’11), Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Beth Moses (BS aeronautical and...
Betsy Parkinson, assistant professor of chemistry and medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology, celebrates the surprise announcement of her Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award.

article | Education

Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award honors two undergraduate faculty

Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award honors Betsy Parkinson and Lindsey Payne.