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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday October 09, 2022 ( 60 items )  

Andrade Receives 2022 Legislator Of The Year Award From Indiana Fire Chiefs Association
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSawa) -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: The Indiana Fire Chiefs Association has awarded state Rep. Mike Andrade (D-Munster) with its 2022 Legislator of the Year award. Andrade's local fire chiefs presented him with the award at an in-district meeting about first responders' current priorities and challenges. Andrade's advocacy for firefighters includes co-authoring House Enrolled Act 115 from 2021. The law made changes to the misdemeanor  more

Austin Celebrates Madison County Schools Receiving Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant To Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education has announced Madison County schools as one of the recipients of a $10.6 million grant to support the attraction and retention of state educators. The Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant aims to help schools and communities strengthen, expand and diversify the educator pipeline. State Rep. Terri Austin (D-Anderson), who is a former educator and champion of Hoosi  more

Baird: State Awards Over $237,000 To Increase Safety In Putnam County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle) said four schools in Putnam County recently received more than $237,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Baird said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "A safe environment in our schools remain  more

Ball State University To Play Major Role In First-Of-Its-Kind Apprenticeship Supporting Indiana Educator Pipeline
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 30 (TNSpro) -- Ball State University issued the following news release: Ball State University will play a major role in a first-of-its-kind program in the nation centered on special education after the recent federal approval of a state registered apprenticeship supporting the educator pipeline. Students participating in the program--which is first launching at Noblesville High School and will be available to scale at other Indiana schools--will allow students to graduat  more

Biller Latest Purdue Inductee To Prestigious National Academy Of Engineering
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSper) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University added another College of Engineering professor to its list of faculty honored as members of the National Academy of Engineering. Stephan Biller, a professor of industrial engineering, was formally inducted Sunday (Oct. 2) as a member of the NAE during a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., as part of the organization's annual meeting. "The recognition by my peers is a true honor, a  more

Campbell Celebrates Tippecanoe County Schools Receiving Grant To Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education has announced Tippecanoe County schools as one of the recipients of a $10.6 million grant to support the attraction and retention of state educators. The Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant aims to help schools and communities strengthen, expand and diversify the educator pipeline. State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) today celebrated the announcement of  more

Cedarville University: Innovative Solutions Gain International Recognition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 7 (TNSres) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: Two 2022 graduates of the industrial and innovative design program at Cedarville University have won national and international recognition for projects that were identified, designed and developed for their senior capstone projects. The industrial and innovative design program is held at the International Center for Creativity in Dublin, Ohio. Emma Parsley was selected as a finalist in the Healthy Mom and Ba  more

CenterPoint Energy Introduces New Home Repair Service Program For Its Natural Gas Customers In Indiana And Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: CenterPoint Energy understands that an unexpected home repair can be a big disruption to daily routines and a financial hardship for many of its customers. To help address these concerns, CenterPoint Energy is introducing an optional repair service program to its residential customers in Indiana and Ohio. The program, offered through HomeServe-USA Corp., an independent provider of home repair service solution  more

Congresswoman Liz Cheney To Speak At Notre Dame On The Future Of Democracy (Oct. 14)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSconf) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Congresswoman Liz Cheney will visit the University of Notre Dame on Oct. 14 (Friday) to deliver a lecture titled "Saving Democracy by Revering the Constitution." The event is sponsored by Notre Dame's Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government. Cheney's lecture will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Washington Hall. The event is open to Notre Dame, Holy Cross and Saint Mary's students, faculty,   more

Hatfield Celebrates Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Receiving Nearly $1.5 Million To Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: The Indiana Department of Education has announced Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation as one of the recipients of a $10.6 million grant to support the attraction and retention of state educators. The Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant aims to help schools and communities strengthen, expand and diversify the educator pipeline. State Rep. Ryan Hatfield (D-Evansville), who was born, raised and educated in E  more

Heaton: State Awards $45K To Increase Safety At Spencer-Owen Community Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Spencer-Owen Community Schools recently received $45,001 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Heaton said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "It's great to see so many schools use this progra  more

Ind. A.G. Rokita Warns Hoosiers to Beware of Government Imposter Scams
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following news release: Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers about one of the most pernicious robocall frauds. Scammers pretend to call from government agencies like the Social Security Administration, the IRS, or Medicare, but it's then later exposed as a scam. "It all starts with a seemingly harmless text, call, or email, but it ultimately results in a devastating blow to Hoosiers' hard-earned savin  more

Ind. House Republicans: Borders - State Awards Over $109K To Increase Safety In Sullivan County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said Dugger Union Community School Corp. and Southwest School Corp. in Sullivan County recently received more than $109,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Borders said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools ac  more

Ind. House Republicans: Vigo County Lawmakers - State Awards Over $154,000 To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local legislators said three schools in Vigo County recently received more than $154,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "It's great to see so many sch  more

Ind. Utility Regulatory Commission Issues Weekly Hearing Schedule for Oct. 10-14
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSsro) -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, October 10, 2022 State Holiday = Columbus Day * * * Tuesday, October 11, 2022 CAUSE NO.: 38706-FAC136; ALJ: SPARKS DRAKE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 224 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF (1) A FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT TO BE APPLICABLE DURING THE BILLING CYCLES OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2022, AND JANU  more

Indiana Democratic Party: Mike Pence Should Cancel His Fundraiser For Diego Morales
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2022: The Indiana Democratic Party, the organization that advocates for the future of Indiana and its families, today called on former Vice President Mike Pence to cancel his scheduled fundraiser with Diego Morales on October 12 following a bombshell report of the secretary of state candidate being accused of sexually assaulting two women. Both women worked with Diego in Republican politic  more

Indiana Department Of Education Announces Recipients Of Grant To Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced recipients of $10.6 million in funding, which will aid Indiana's schools and community partners in supporting local initiatives to attract and retain educators in school buildings across the state. A full list of school districts and partners receiving the Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant can be found here (https://prot  more

Indiana Department of Education: Wells County History Teacher Named Indiana Teacher Of The Year
BLUFFTON, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today announced that Tara Cocanower, a world history teacher at Bluffton High School, has been named the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year. "For many educators, becoming a teacher is a calling to serve others and make a positive impact on the world, one student at a time, and Mrs. Tara Cocanower is the embodiment of someone who was truly   more

Indiana House Democrats: Hatcher Joins Hobart Community In Decrying Potential BMV Closure
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: After Wednesday's hearing held by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) regarding the proposal to shut down the Hobart BMV branch, State Rep. Ragen Hatcher (D-Gary) is joining local leaders and community members in opposing the closure. Since 2019, the BMV has closed a total of eight branches statewide. Along with plans to shut down the Hobart branch, the BMV is considering many more closures as they   more

Indiana House Democrats: Smith Calls On Public To Share Legislature Needs For Upcoming Session
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: State Representative Vernon G. Smith (D-Gary) is seeking public input from constituents of their bill recommendations for this upcoming session. "Throughout my 32 years in the legislature, I have always strived to be a representative that is reflective of my district's needs," Smith said. "I would like to encourage folks to directly contact me and their other local leaders to share their concerns and ideas  more

Indiana University Law School: Professor Katz Comments on Abortion Lawsuits Connection to RFRA
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 (TNSgov) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: In an interview with the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Professor Robert Katz commented on at least two ongoing lawsuits that seek to strike down the state's near-total abortion ban on the basis that the new abortion law violates Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). "The state's main challenge will be to provide public reasons for banning abortion, that is, reasons that  more

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy: Relationships Between Foundations, Muslim-Led Nonprofits Strengthened By "A Year Of Learning" Project
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: * * * Foundations can improve inclusivity efforts through long-term, intentional, structured interaction with marginalized groups, Muslim Philanthropy Initiative report finds * * * Philanthropic foundations' efforts to be inclusive are facilitated when they have a meaningful, structured, intentional and long interaction with marginalized g  more

IU Film Expert Discovers Earliest Surviving Footage From Black Film Company
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNStalk) -- Indiana University issued the following news release: A casual viewing of a Black film production from 1921 and a keen eye for detail led an Indiana University Bloomington film expert to discover "lost" footage from 1916 -- the earliest surviving footage from a Black film company. The footage has been reviewed and verified by the Library of Congress after it was discovered by Cara Caddoo, associate professor in The Media School and the College of Arts a  more

IU McKinney Faculty, Alumni Take Part In Conference At Universite Toulouse 1 Capitole (Nov. 4)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSconf) -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news: A contingent of faculty and alumni from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law will take part in a conference at the Universite Toulouse 1 Capitole (UT1) on November 4. Vice Dean Max Huffman has led the development of this conference in collaboration with UT1 professor Celine Mangematin. "It is exciting to develop this program with a leading European institution,  more

IU Northwest Receives $3 Million Grant To Increase Retention And Graduation Rates, Foster Sense Of Community
GARY, Indiana, Oct. 6 (TNSfund) -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news release: * * * In the last two years, the campus has received $8 million in funding due to its Hispanic Serving Institution designation * * * Indiana University Northwest was recently awarded a $3 million grant from the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program at the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The award will be distributed to IU Northwest at $600,000 per year for the ne  more

Lehman, Holdman: Bluffton Educator Tara Cocanower Named Teacher Of The Year
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Bluffton High School educator Tara Cocanower is the 2023 Indiana Teacher of the Year, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle). Cocanower, selected by the Indiana Department of Education out of three finalists, is a world history and AP U.S. history teacher. She is also Bluffton High School's high ability coordinator and the school's co-technology coor  more

Leising: Public Input Sought For State Fair Advisory Committee Meeting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The State Fair Advisory Committee is seeking public input to discuss the needs and issues pertaining to the State Fair's continued success, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), chair of the committee. "The Indiana State Fairgrounds is a symbol of our state's heritage and continues to serve as a hub for residents to learn about and celebrate the Spirit of Indiana," Leising said. "It is impo  more

LIFT Academy, Indiana Wesleyan University Partner on Training Programs
MARION, Indiana, Oct. 8 (TNSpar) -- Indiana Wesleyan University issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2022: Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, one of the largest and most innovative flight training schools in the United States, announced today a partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) to create two new career paths for aspiring commercial airline pilots. Starting this November, students will be able to combine LIFT's nationally recognized flight training with IWU's strong a  more

Lindauer, Ellington: State Awards Over $106K To Increase Safety In Daviess County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Daviess County schools recently received more than $106,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield). Lindauer said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana. "It's a   more

LMC's Marketing Team Strikes Gold At Medallion Awards
BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 6 (TNSawa) -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: Lake Michigan College's Marketing & Communications Department earned top honors at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 3 Conference held Sept. 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. LMC received seven Medallion Awards, five Gold and two Bronze, at the annual event presented by NCMPR's District 3, which includes community, technical and junior colleges in Illinois, Indiana,  more

Morrison: State Awards $100K To Increase Safety At Clay Community Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said Clay Community Schools recently received $100,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Morrison said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana. "There are a variety of options schools can use to streng  more

Morrison: State Awards More Than $144K To Increase Safety In Parke County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) said North Central Parke Community School Corp. and Southwest Parke Community School Corp. recently received more than $144,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program. Morrison said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools a  more

Negele, Morrison: State Awards Over $224K To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Schools in Fountain and Warren counties recently received more than $224,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Sharon Negele (R-Attica) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). Negele said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana.   more

Notre Dame Law School Awards Endowed Professorships To Randy Kozel And Samuel Bray
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNSper) -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: Notre Dame Law Professors Randy Kozel and Samuel Bray were appointed to endowed professorships at the beginning of the fall 2022 semester. In making the announcement, Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law G. Marcus Cole said, "Appointment to an endowed professorship allows the Law School to honor and invest in our most accomplished faculty. Randy and Sam are both exceptional schola  more

Notre Dame: Astrophysicists Find Evidence For The Presence Of The First Stars
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: An international group of researchers, including a professor at the University of Notre Dame, has found evidence for the earliest stars in the universe, called Population III (Pop III) stars, in the spectrum of a distant quasar. The paper was published in September in The Astrophysical Journal. Researchers in this international collaboration led by Yuzuru Yoshii, professor at the University of Tokyo  more

Notre Dame: NIH Awards $4 Million Grant To Psychologists Researching Suicide Prevention
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: University of Notre Dame psychologists Theodore Beauchaine and Kristin Valentino have been awarded the Transformative Research Award from the National Institutes of Health to research two promising new interventions to reduce the risk of suicide among vulnerable youth. Part of the NIH High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the award supports individuals or teams proposing transformative projects t  more

Notre Dame: Similarities In Movie Review Content By Critics And General Users Impact Movie Sales, Study Shows
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Consumers often read online reviews before seeing a movie at the theater. In 2018, 63 percent of U.S. adults indicated moderate to heavy reliance on online reviews before seeing a movie. While research has extensively explored the impact of online reviews on movie sales by focusing on review ratings and volume, scholars have less understanding of how similarities in review content by critics and gen  more

Pa. House Republicans: State Rep. Struzzi Appointed to Assist With Examination of Delivery of Services to At-Risk Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is now a member of the Legislative Task Force and Advisory Committee on the Delivery of State Services Relating to Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The appointment was made by Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). "It is an honor to be asked to serve in this capacity in an endeavor I wholeheartedly support," Struzzi s  more

Pfaff Celebrates Vigo County Schools Receiving Grant To Support Educator Pipeline
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on Oct. 6, 2022: The Indiana Department of Education has announced Vigo County schools as one of the recipients of a $10.6 million grant to support the attraction and retention of state educators. The Attract, Prepare, Retain Grant aims to help schools and communities strengthen, expand and diversify the educator pipeline. State Rep. Tonya Pfaff (D-Terre Haute) today celebrated the announcement of Vigo County  more

Purdue Food Science Receives $1.1 Million Grant To Advance Commercial Soy-Based Products Across U.S.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSfund) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The United Soybean Board (USB) announced the award of $1.1 million to the Purdue University Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI), in partnership with the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri, for a joint project that is working to build infrastructure and connectivity for small- and medium-scale processing of soy-based value-added products. The project is co-fu  more

Purdue Team Introduces Advance In Automatic Forest Mapping Technology
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: How lightning travels from the sky to the ground inspired the concept behind a new algorithmic approach to digitally separate individual trees from their forests in automatic forest mapping. "When lightning travels from the sky to the ground, it finds the path of least resistance through the atmosphere," said Joshua Carpenter, a PhD student in Purdue's Lyles School of Civil Engineering. That led hi  more

Purdue Trustees OK Variety Of Actions, Including Facilities Renovations, Housing Rates, Contract For President-Elect Chiang, Daniels Metrics
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 8 (TNSeco) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Among its actions on Friday (Oct. 7), Purdue's Board of Trustees approved renovations to University Hall and campus libraries facilities, as well as housing rates for 2023-24, while also hearing recommendations from the Classroom Master Plan and other reports. * Trustees OK $56.6M to renovate three academic halls, libraries; endorse recommendations from Classroom Master Plan: https://www.purdue.edu  more

Purdue University Offering New Online Master Of Science In Biomedical Engineering
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSpro) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Advances in medical technology have increased the scope and complexity of modern health care systems. In the United States alone, health care spending grew by nearly 10% in 2020, reaching a gross spend of more than $4 trillion. The scope of the health care industry is expected to continue to increase due to the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies. Many health care  more

Purdue: As Ransomware Attacks Increase, New Algorithm May Help Prevent Power Blackouts
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Millions of people could suddenly lose electricity if a ransomware attack just slightly tweaked energy flow onto the U.S. power grid. No single power utility company has enough resources to protect the entire grid, but maybe all 3,000 of the grid's utilities could fill in the most crucial security gaps if there were a map showing where to prioritize their security investments. Purdue University   more

Purdue: Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower, Rising Interest Rates Contribute To Uneasiness
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 5 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points to a reading of 112 in September. The decline in farmer sentiment was primarily the result of producers' weakened perception of current conditions, as the Current Conditions Index declined 9 points to 109. The Index of Future Expectations also weakened slightly, declining 3 points from a month earlier to a   more

Purdue: Something's In The Air - It's Nanoplastic Pollution
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Widespread pipe repair technique sends nanoplastics into the atmosphere, new study finds * * * The tiny bits of plastic that wear off bottles, plastic bags, automotive parts and even cosmetics get into the soil and the water supply. They disrupt chemical cycles, throw off ecosystem health and pollute environments both marine and terrestrial. They eventually also get into the air, where they  more

Purdue: Study - Specialized Smart Soft Contact Lenses Can Address Global Issue Of Glaucoma Diagnosis, Management
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The vision of Purdue University biomedical engineer Chi Hwan Lee to develop specialized smart soft contact lenses that can accurately measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in a person's eye could be the latest answer to stopping glaucoma-related blindness. Lee, the Leslie A. Geddes Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering in Purdue's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, led a research team th  more

Purdue: The Fountain Of Life - Water Droplets Hold The Secret Ingredient For Building Life
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Chemists discover key to early Earth chemistry, which could unlock ways to speed up chemical synthesis for drug discovery * * * Purdue University chemists have uncovered a mechanism for peptide-forming reactions to occur in water -- something that has puzzled scientists for decades. "This is essentially the chemistry behind the origin of life," said Graham Cooks, the Henry Bohn Hass Distin  more

Purdue: World's Whitest Paint Now Thinner Than Ever, Ideal For Vehicles
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSjou) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: The world's whitest paint - seen in this year's edition of Guinness World Records and "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" - keeps surfaces so cool that it could reduce the need for air conditioning. Now the Purdue University researchers who created the paint have developed a new formulation that is thinner and lighter - ideal for radiating heat away from cars, trains and airplanes. "I've been cont  more

Reps. Steuerwald, Thompson: State Awards Over $569K To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 4 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Several Hendricks County schools recently received more than $569,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to State Reps. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) and Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). Steuerwald said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indian  more

Shackleford, IBLC Commend President Biden For Historic Pardons
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 8 -- Indiana State Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2022: * * * President Joe Biden announced a pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana and urged governors to do the same in their respective states. State Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) issued the following statement today following President Biden's announcement. "This is gr  more

State Of Indiana Awards VU $540,000 For Healthcare Training Programs Statewide
VINCENNES, Indiana, Oct. 7 (TNSfund) -- Vincennes University issued the following news release: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded Vincennes University an additional $540,000 to train Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) throughout Indiana with the University's Business & Industry Training program. The award is an additional allocation to the University's Next Level Jobs funding through June 30, 2023. Through Next Level Jobs, qualifying Indiana residents without a   more

State Sen. Jean Leising To Serve As Co-Chair Of Drainage Task Force
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2023 legislative session. The task force was created by Senate Enrolled Act 85, authored by Leising, during the 2022 legislative session to study the regulatory matters of agriculture land drainage. The task force will: * Review the responsibilities of landowners and state and local au  more

Taft: Bilott Is Keynote Speaker at Indiana's 15th Annual Greening Statehouse Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 4 (TNSconf) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will be the keynote speaker at the 15th annual, "Greening the Statehouse 2022: Clean Water for Indiana," hosted by the Hoosier Environmental Council on Oct. 15. The conference is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Clean Water Act. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" in an article published on   more

Taft: DalSanto, Gardner to Present at Indiana Sustainability Summit for Manufacturers (Nov. 1)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 4 (TNSconf) -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft attorneys Kimberly DalSanto and Will Gardner will present at the Indiana Sustainability Summit for Manufacturers on Nov. 1. The conference, hosted by the Indiana Manufacturers Association, will bring together a diverse group of leaders and decision-makers from across various business sectors to hear from speakers and panelists on bench making strategies, best practices, and trends in the sustainability  more

University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs: Prioritizing People And Planet - Experts Share Recommendations For The US
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: The United States lags behind peer countries in its efforts to protect human rights and the environment. How can it make much-needed improvements? A panel of experts recently gathered at the Keough School of Global Affairs Washington Office for a discussion that will influence how the US government works with companies to ensure human rights and environment  more

University of Notre Dame's Law School: 'Careers In Religious Liberty' Panelists Explore The Intersection Of Law And Faith
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- The University of Notre Dame's Law School issued the following news: On September 26, Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Initiative hosted a "Careers in Religious Liberty" discussion with a panel of accomplished attorneys who have addressed religious liberty questions in a variety of settings, including nonprofit organizations, universities, the federal government, and private law firms. The event offered students a deep understanding of different career pa  more

Update: Boil Advisory Issued For Indiana American Water Customers In Lowell, Ind.
LOWELL, Indiana, Oct. 7 -- Indiana American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Oct. 6, 2022: Indiana American Water Company has completed repairs this afternoon on an 8" water main near East Commercial Avenue and North Fremont Street in Lowell, Ind. The main break, which occurred earlier today, resulted in low or no water pressures in the system while repairs were being made. By late afternoon, water was being pumped into the distribution system and pres  more

Valparaiso University: A Big Grant To Tackle A Microscopic Problem
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Microplastics -- tiny fragments of plastic materials that have shattered into microscopic size pieces over time -- have been making headlines in recent years for the sheer amount of it being found in all parts of the world. A brief glance at the headlines shows growing concerns about the concentration of this pervasive form of pollution in our oceans, our crops, and even our bodies. However, while c  more

Valparaiso University: Understanding The Holocaust - Forgery, Survival, And The Fight To Remember
VALPARAISO, Indiana, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- Valparaiso University issued the following news release: Kevin Ostoyich, Ph.D., professor of history and recipient of the Dixon W. and Herta E. Benz Fund for Faculty Support, has become well-known in Holocaust remembrance circles for his experience and proficiency with interviewing survivors and their descendants. When the Florence and Laurence Spungen Family Foundation set out to write the book "Forging Secrets: Faces and Facts Inside the Nazi Operation   more