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02/02/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2023 08:19

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Purdue is committed to celebrating Black excellence with stories about the giant leaps made by Purdue's outstanding Black students, alumni, faculty and staff. As part of Black History Month and beyond, we commemorate those who helped make Purdue University the outstanding institution of higher learning it is today.

Media contact: Derek Schultz, [email protected]

With temperatures on the moon ranging from minus 410 to a scorching 250 degrees Fahrenheit, heating and cooling systems won't be effective enough to support habitats for lunar exploration. Engineers hadn't been able to crack the science behind how reduced gravity affects boiling and condensation - until now.

Media contact: Kayla Wiles, [email protected]

Growing up poor, Leanna Chroman watched her father share whatever he had with those in need, learning early on about the fulfillment one can get from caring about others. Whether in her position as Huse Culinary's vice president of culture and learning or in her pursuit of online bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial/organizational psychology through Purdue Global, Chroman consistently lives out the values learned from him.

Media contact: Matt Oates, [email protected]

Purdue University is recognizing faculty members who have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. One of the most distinct honors within the science community, election as a fellow of AAAS recognizes members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished.

Media contact: Mary Martialay, [email protected]

Purdue University online engineering increased its overall standing and remained No. 1 in four categories, placing it among the nation's elite in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the Best Online Programs.

Media contact: Greg Kline, [email protected]

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