Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Even small actions make a big difference
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
by Peyton Keller Every summer, Ashley Dittman and her family traveled from their home in Lafayette, Indiana, to Ponce Inlet, Florida. When she arrived, Dittman said she would always go straight to the beach. But she didn’t go to get a tan or build a sand castle. “I always picked up trash on the beach,…
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Purdue scientist working to remove persistent chemicals from drinking water
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
By Brian Wallheimer Anyone who has enjoyed the ease of sliding a fried egg out of a Teflon-coated frying pan, not had to think twice about the grease from a cheeseburger soaking through the fast-food container, or watched rain water bead on a jacket rather than soak through can thank per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)….
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Ag Class of 2019: Kasha Halbleib
Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
Every Purdue student has a story. Each individual brings distinctive experiences, perspectives and skills to the University, and each takes away something different. Commencement is the shared milestone in that process. We’re celebrating the collective achievements of the Class of 2019 by telling the unique stories of some of its outstanding members. Today, meet Kasha…
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10 Most Read Stories of 2018
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Purdue celebrates dedication of new animal sciences complex In March, Purdue formally dedicated its new 123,000 square-foot animal sciences complex, boosting the university’s commitment to Indiana’s vital food animal production industry. “These wonderful state-of-the art classrooms, laboratories, and interactive spaces bring together students, faculty, and staff in ways that will foster collaboration, spark new ideas,…
Read MoreLonger, hotter summers to challenge Indiana tourism business
Monday, November 12th, 2018 • University News Story
By 2050, a month of the best weather for attracting summer tourists to Indiana will be replaced by hotter days that will be too uncomfortable for outdoor activity. Warmer temperatures will also limit many popular winter activities.
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Agricultural Career Fair Showcases Great Demand
Monday, October 8th, 2018
By Chad Campbell Purdue University’s College of Agriculture Fall Career Fair provides students and employers a one-of-a-kind opportunity. “We’ve been told by recruiters across the nation that we may not be the largest fair, but we are the best as far as students being prepared,” said Sherrelyn Meyer, Purdue’s assistant director of Career Services. The…
Read MoreCollege of Agriculture hits milestone undergrad enrollment
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 • University News Story
Purdue University’s College of Agriculture welcomed 2,803 undergraduate students this fall, marking its largest undergraduate enrollment since 1980. Hoosier students make up 76 percent of those enrolled, and 60 percent are female students.
Read MoreClimate change poses uncertain future for Indiana’s aquatic habitats
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 • University News Story
Indiana’s average air temperatures are expected to rise by as much as 6 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-century, warming and reducing wintertime ice cover on the state’s lakes, streams, and rivers. At the same time, increases in winter and spring rainfall will likely wash more nutrients from farm fields into those water bodies, adding significant challenges to already fragile ecosystems.
Read MorePlaut chosen to lead College of Agriculture
Thursday, May 17th, 2018 • University News Story
Karen Plaut is the new Glenn W. Sample Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University.
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Senior explores other cultures and finds inspiration visiting Colombia
Monday, April 9th, 2018
By Emma Martin Vincent Finnell stays extremely busy, like most college students. But after his trip to Cartagena, Colombia, he makes sure to take the time to stop and appreciate all the different cultures around campus. “Taking time to just stop, look around, and take in all the culture on campus is something we take…
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Purdue’s top-ranked College of Agriculture continues upward trend with enrollment numbers
Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
As part of an ongoing trend, enrollment numbers at Purdue’s College of Agriculture – ranked 8th in the world – remained strong, reflecting students’ growing interest in agriculture-related majors. The College of Agriculture, which offers 31 different majors ranging from agribusiness to turf management and wildlife, welcomed 643 new undergraduate students as part of its…
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Purdue partners with AgriNovus for agbiosciences initiative
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Purdue University has partnered with AgriNovus on a statewide educational and public awareness campaign that asserts Indiana’s leadership in food and agriculture innovation. The “Time to Tell” campaign shares the role Indiana plays in the agbiosciences industry. Agbiosciences is the term used to describe the intersection of agriculture, life sciences, science and technology. The agbiosciences…
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Junior tuned in to radio experiences
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
By Cheyenne Hoffa With his friends standing beside him, Jacob Klaybor stood back and took in the hillside covered with students who were enjoying the band playing on a warm spring night. More than 1,500 students enjoyed the annual Rock the Quad. And Klaybor was at the center of it all. “I barely remember the…
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Volunteer combines love of horses with helping those with disabilities
Thursday, July 6th, 2017
By Cheyenne Hoffa If you meet Taylor Blanford at work, you’ll see a typical horse riding center. There’s a tack and feed store, stalls full of horses, and people riding horses with their instructors. But Blanford does more than teach people how to ride. She helps them heal. “Just seeing people come through the barn…
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