EAPS News

03-09-2026

Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue 2026 Recap

The 2nd annual Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue Symposium, hosted by the College of Science, brought together leaders from inside and outside Purdue to discuss opportunities for universities to work with industry partners to make the next giant leap in robotic and human space exploration.

03-03-2026

Dr. Robin Tanamachi and EAPS Student Lindsey Peterson Appear on WeatherBrains

YouTube (WeatherBrains) — What’s new with atmospheric science at Purdue? Dr. Robin Tanamachi and EAPS student Lindsey Peterson appeared on the popular WeatherBrains podcast to discuss what’s happening in atmospheric science at Purdue.

03-02-2026

Mars sand ridge preserves record of powerful ancient winds

A 6.5-foot-high sand ridge on Mars has emerged as one of the clearest signs that powerful, steady winds once shaped the planet’s surface for long stretches of time. EAPS PhD student Noah Martin documented how the crest lines trace a prolonged north-south airflow across the region.

02-27-2026

Science and innovation shine at Homecroft Elementary, cultivating curiosity in science

WRTV — Science was on display this week at Perry Township's Homecroft Elementary. Students in second through fifth grade participated in the Science Fair and Invention Convention. EAPS's Robin Tanamachi was quoted in the article.

02-24-2026

Purdue named a top producer of Fulbright scholars for fifth straight year

For the fifth year in a row, Purdue University has secured a spot on the list of top-producing institutions of Fulbright U.S. scholars, reinforcing the university’s role as a global leader in research and scholarly excellence. EAPS Professor Qianlai Zhuang earned a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2025-26.

02-20-2026

Atmospheric pollution caused by space junk could be a huge problem

NewScientist — After a Falcon 9 rocket stage burned up in the atmosphere, vaporised lithium and other metals drifted over Europe. This growing type of pollution could destroy ozone and form climate-warming clouds. EAPS's Dan Cziczo was quoted in the article.