Dr. Joseph Irudayaraj from the Agricultural & Biological Engineering department and Co-Pl Dr. Dorothea Thompson from Biological Sciences received this grant to study Chromium reduction sites in a single bacteria.

A Purdue University researcher has found a way to get more bang for fewer bucks when it comes to processing cellulosic material to make ethanol.

Ten leaders in agriculture will receive the Certificate of Distinction during the annual Purdue University Ag Fish Fry on Feb. 7 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.

Researchers have created a precise biosensor for detecting blood glucose and potentially many other biological molecules by using hollow structures called single-wall carbon nanotubes anchored to gold-coated "nanocubes."

Purdue University students will put their knowledge about biology and bacteria to the test when they compete November 8th and 9th in the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.

Monika Ivantysynova, MAHA Fluid Power Systems Professor and her team have discovered that microstructured surfaces have been shown to dramatically reduce power losses due to friction caused by hydraulic fluid.

Soy Contest to Award $25,000! Corn Contest to Award $6,000! The Indiana Soybean Alliance is sponsoring a contest for Purdue students that will award the winners $25,000 for 1st place, $10,000 for second tier teams and $5,000 for third tier teams.

The Purdue Agricultural Research Award recognizes research excellence by a faculty member in the Purdue University College of Agriculture with less than 15 years experience beyond the Ph.D.

West Lafayette, IN – July 2, 2008 – Larry F. Huggins, P.E., ASABE Fellow is the recipient of the 2008 Massey-Ferguson Educational Award in recognition of his dedication and outstanding contributions to agricultural and biological engineering through teaching, mentoring, administration, extension and research.

Team members Brain C. Sanchez, Hugo Ochoa-Acuna, D. Marshall Porterfield and Maria S. Sepulveda have developed a method of measuring oxygen rates in fish embryos. These embryos are sensitive to contaminants and stressful conditions and this technology could identify and confirm the presence of minute levels of toxic substances.