EAPS News
How Ceres Froze Over: Modeling the Ice-Rich Crust of an Evolving Dwarf Planet
07-24-2025
Join planetary scientists Beth Johnson and Purdue's Ian Pamerleau, lead author of a groundbreaking new Nature Astronomy study, for a deep dive into the icy mysteries of Ceres—the largest object in the asteroid belt and the only dwarf planet to be orbited by a spacecraft.
Purdue announces launch of Neil Armstrong Space Prize
07-22-2025
Purdue University — recognized globally as the Cradle of Astronauts — announced the creation of a new international prize honoring excellence over the past 10 years in space discovery, innovation and human achievement. Named the Neil Armstrong Space Prize, the award is designed to stand alongside other prestigious honors in the scientific field, including the Nobel Prize, and become the premier global honor in space advancement.
Is there life on Mars? Scientists claim thick layers of clay could be perfect breeding grounds
07-15-2025
GBNews — Scientists have discovered that thick clay deposits on Mars could have provided stable environments where ancient life might have developed, according to new research. EAPS's Roger Wiens was quoted in this article and led the research team.
2025 NFS Graduate Research Fellowship Program announces awardees and honorable mentions
07-14-2025
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the 2025 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) which included 24 awardees and 28 honorable mentions from Purdue University. Of the pool of innovators, the Purdue University College of Science students stood out with twelve awardee offers and eight honorable mentions.
Midwest states east of 'tornado alley' are bearing the brunt of severe storm season.
07-01-2025
NPR — Destructive tornadoes have hit states such as Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana this season as activity shifts east. Meanwhile, scientists say dry and hot weather in the Great Plains brought on by climate change could be slowing the number of tornadoes there. EAPS professor Dan Chavas was cited in this article.