The humble sewing machine could play a key role in creating "soft" robotics, wearable electronics and implantable medical systems made of elastic materials that are capable of extreme stretching.

The article discusses manipulating nerves to treat inflammation in the body and the possibility of hacking into the technology being used.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disease that affects about 1 in 15,000 people in the US.

McGaughey, a 1939 Purdue graduate, established the awards to honor students for leadership potential. To be eligible for these awards, students must have completed a minimum of two years full-time study at Purdue and achieved at least a 3.0 graduation index. Recipients are selected on the basis of their contributions to the university and the community.

Researchers have taken a step toward practical applications for "hyperbolic metamaterials," ultra-thin crystalline films that could bring optical advances including powerful microscopes, quantum computers and high-performance solar cells.

The challenge is organized by Purdue Foundry and was held on April 29th. Grand prize is $5,000, and second prize is $3,500.

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. Daniel works with Professor Pedro Irazoqui in the Center for Implantable Devices.

Andrew Balmos, Alice Jou, and David Zilz received Teaching Academy Graduate Teaching Awards.

Trevor Dowd, who will be graduating in May with a degree in electrical engineering, has played a part in increasing the size of Industrial Roundtable and improving the exhibits offered at the Columbian Park Zoo in Lafayette.

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship is a highly competitive fellowship which is awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals who intend to pursue or are pursuing a doctoral degree in a field of study of interest to the Department of Defense.