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2025 College of Science Research Awards
Join the College of Science as we celebrate groundbreaking research and exceptional achievements at the 2025 Research Awards. These prestigious awards recognize the contributions of our distinguished tenured faculty, including this year’s honorees for their impactful work advancing scientific discovery and innovation. Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Associate Professor Michelle Thompson is one of three recipients.
First look: Purdue’s new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Conceptual renderings of Purdue’s new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis were released Wednesday (Jan. 15), bringing a uniquely Purdue look to the Circle City. Approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees in June, the 248,000-square-foot red brick building, to be located near the intersection of West and Michigan streets, will be the initial centerpiece of Purdue’s urban expansion, providing classrooms, laboratories, dining and housing, as well as space for community and local high schools’ use.
Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
The New York Times — Some 4.5 billion years ago, the dwarf planet Pluto was suddenly joined by a companion, which resulted in Pluto and its quintet of moons orbiting the sun together today. A former Purdue PhD, Adeene Denton, weighs in about how this is comparable to Earth and its moon. (Subscription required)
Purdue's Dr. Robin Tanamachi talks tornadoes and research on Newstalk's podcast
Newstalk — Purdue EAPS associate professor Robin Tanamachi spoke in Newstalk's podcast, highlighting tornadoes and researching them in the field.
Michael Vermeuel joins the College of Science Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Department as assistant professor
The College of Science EAPS Department welcomes Michael Vermeuel to the faculty in the fall of 2024. Vermeuel’s research will focus on how reactive gases are exchanged between the lower atmosphere and Earth's surface and their effect on air quality and composition.
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