Visionaries
Krystal Hans — May 2023
Researcher helps crack cases and bring closure to families
Providing closure and support for a victim’s family motivates Krystal Hans
Students help researcher keep forensics lab running
Students never have to question their worth when they work with Krystal Hans
Steve Hallett — May 2023
Professor promotes the value of hands-on learning
Hands-on learning is often an overlooked component in effective education, says Steve Hallett
Janna Beckerman — May 2023
A lot of little science done well
One of Janna Beckerman’s goals is to help Indiana fruit growers avoid yield loss from diseases
Effective management keeps farmers in business
Farmers drive Janna Beckerman’s research
Liberal arts are what make us human
Janna Beckerman believes there is a need for more understanding of communication and the liberal arts in STEM
Previous Stories
Beth Hall, Indiana State Climatologist, explains her work and the motivation behind it in the Indiana State Climate Office and the Midwestern Regional Climate Center.
Climate office data helps businesses make better decisions
How one college class can snowball into a career and a passion
Roberto Gallardo and the Purdue Center for Regional Development are dedicated to helping communities around Indiana. These videos describe the work the PCRD performs and what motivates Gallardo to do it.
Vikki Weake is a Purdue Biochemistry geneticist who examines fruit flies for clues that may help us understand aging in human eyes. More than that, she aims to promote and mentor the next generation of researchers in her lab.
Krishna Nemali, Purdue Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, explores new ways of using greenhouses to extend growing seasons and possibilities. Learn more from these blogs and videos.
Controlled environments extend possibilities
Dennis Buckmaster hopes the innovations fueled by the Open Ag Technology and Systems Center (OATS) will help producers. Learn more from these blogs and videos.
What is the open-source mindset?
Bringing open-source tools to farmers
Eva Haviarova, Forestry and Natural Resources, explores ways to improve sustainability in wood products and communities. Learn more from these blogs and videos.
Finding creative uses for residue material