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State Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Thursday June 20, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Paper-Based Biosensor Offers Fast, Easy Detection of Fecal Contamination on Produce Farms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 20 (TNSres) -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue team demonstrates portable system for first time in the field * * * Purdue University researchers are introducing a new biosensor technology to the agricultural industry inspired by advancements achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic. The system delivered 100% accurate results within an hour of in-field sample collection on a commercial fresh produce farm. "The approach we've take  more

Purdue and Accenture Develop Online Smart Manufacturing Program for Employee Upskilling
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University is collaborating with industry leader Accenture on an online smart manufacturing education program for organizations looking to enhance employee skill sets. The Smart Manufacturing Academy curriculum is self-paced and structured asynchronously, meaning employees can engage with course materials at different times and from different locations. It is designed to teach foundational knowledge  more

Purdue University Northwest Nursing Faculty Member Earns Fulbright Award
WESTVILLE, Indiana, June 20 (TNSres) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) associate professor of Nursing Janet H. Davis received a U.S. Fulbright Faculty Scholar award to develop and strengthen Nursing leadership and teaching in Sri Lanka during the 2024-25 academic year. Davis will be hosted by the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Colombo. Her Fulbright engagement objectives center on using evidence-based practices that wil  more

Purdue's Graduate Programs Continued Their Elevation in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 20 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: In the U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 Best Graduate School Rankings, 13 programs earned top 10 placements as Purdue continues to elevate its graduate education and research across the board. "Purdue graduate students and faculty in master's, doctoral and professional degree programs are among the best in the country," Purdue President Mung Chiang said. "The latest graduate and research rankings reflect  more

Thirty-four students and alumni awarded Fulbright grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 19 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: Nearly three dozen University of Notre Dame students have been named finalists, and another eight alternates, for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The finalists include 26 undergraduate students and eight graduate students. Established in 1946, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers students and young professionals from all backgrounds the opportunity to study or teach abroad with support from  more