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July 27, 2017

Materials emitted by a water pipe-repair method may pose health risks, new safeguards and research needed

New research is calling for immediate safeguards and the study of a widely used method for repairing sewer-, storm-water and drinking-water pipes to understand the potential health and environmental concerns for workers and the public.

July 26, 2017

New AI technique creates 3-D shapes from 2-D images

A new technique that uses the artificial intelligence methods of machine learning and deep learning is able to create 3-D shapes from 2-D images, such as photographs, and is even able to create new, never-before-seen shapes.

July 25, 2017

Holloway interviewed about engineering gender diversity

Dr. Beth Holloway, assistant dean of engineering for undergraduate education and director of the Women in Engineering Program (WIEP), was interviewed by Compass magazine.

July 13, 2017

IntuiTap: Medical Innovation Hopes to Revolutionize Spinal Taps

Ask anyone who's ever had a lumbar puncture or epidural: having a needle inserted into your spine is not the most pleasant experience. And it's no easier for the doctors who perform the procedure, who are largely working by feel.

July 10, 2017

Purdue ag technology researchers part of winning hackathon team

Two researchers in Purdue University’s Open Ag Technologies and Systems (OATS) Group were part of the five-member winning team at the Nutreco Agrivision Hackathon, an international competition to promote the potential of data and technology innovation in livestock farming.

July 6, 2017

Feel the burn: Researcher converts bad fat to good using technology

Obesity affects more than one-third of adults in the United States, but one Purdue researcher is exploring technology that will lead to safe and sustainable weight loss by converting bad fat to good fat.

July 6, 2017

Purdue Football: Ryan Flaherty, Engineering Student

Ryan came to Purdue for its engineering program, much to the chagrin of his family, who are Notre Dame alums, students, and supporters.

July 6, 2017

Lilly and Purdue University announce strategic research collaboration

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Purdue University on Thursday (July 6) announced a strategic collaboration to conduct life science research.

July 5, 2017

Purdue graduate uses entrepreneurship certificate for seamless move to industrial engineering position

A recent Purdue graduate will seamlessly transition into an industrial engineer position at the world's fifth-largest aerospace and defense technology company, thanks in part to her participation in Purdue's Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program.

June 30, 2017

Purdue team takes second-place honors at agBOT Challenge

A team from Purdue University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering finished second overall in the weed and feed competition of the second annual agBOT Challenge.

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