Purdue University was founded in 1868 as one of the original land-grant universities in the United States. Purdue is the flagship university of Indiana's university system. It is noted for its exceptional College of Engineering and programs in aerospace and aviation. Also noteworthy is the Krannert School of Management. Purdue ranks in the Top 100 of American Universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. Purdue offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 200 subject areas. Purdue publishes high quality peer-review journals and offers on-line public access to its research news. Purdue enjoys its nickname, Cradle of Astronauts as 22 astronauts are alumni, including Neil Armstrong, Gus Grissom and Eugene Cernan.
Innovative bio-based air filter could transform air filtration, possibly reduce airborne allergens indoors
The World Health Organization estimates that 90 percent of people breathe polluted air, which causes 7 million premature deaths each year. That's why Ongenia LLC, a Purdue-affiliated startup, is developing a bio-material ...
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Tornado fatalities continue to fall, despite population growth in Tornado Alley
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 ushered in a movement of westward migration in the United States, and with new territory came new challenges – and weather phenomena. The rate of tornado-related fatalities increased faster ...
Community, nature and 3-D printers help spark early interest in STEM
Getting young students interested in science and math may soon be much easier for teachers – as easy as point, click and print.
New heated jacket keeps police, military and others warm in harsh winter temperatures
A new line of heated jackets powered by a mobile USB battery bank will protect police officers, military personnel and others while working in harsh winter conditions.
App aims to make ride sharing easier
College students looking to share a ride for a weekend getaway, a trip home or a spring break vacation now have a new option from a Purdue University-affiliated startup.
Predicting consumer behavior with big data
Businesses of the past operated like a rookie playing darts, throwing something and hoping it sticks.
Successful launch of rocket from high-altitude balloon makes space more accessible to microsatellites
A startup that plans to use high-altitude balloons to deploy rockets has successfully fired a test launch, moving closer to its goal of helping end the backlog of microsatellites that wait months or longer to "hitch" a ride ...
AI technology addresses parts accuracy, a major manufacturing challenge in 3-D printing
Imagine using machine learning to ensure that the pieces of an aircraft fit together more precisely, and can be assembled with less testing and time. That is one of the uses behind new technology being developed by researchers ...
Indoor air pollutants affecting health, well-being of people working, living in enclosed areas
The average American spends nearly 90 percent of their time indoors, where air pollutants can be two to five times more concentrated than outdoors, putting people at risk for severe health complications, according to the ...
Refillable' technology could provide enough energy to drive an electric car up to 3,000 miles
A new type of electric vehicle power using "refillable" technology has taken another giant leap in advancing alternative energy with testing that shows it could provide enough energy to run a car for about 3,000 miles.
