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Congratulations to Shanyue Guan (CMT) on receiving the Air Force Office of Scientific Research’s award for members of its Young Investigator Program.

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A virtual outreach event led by Purdue University researchers explored the impact of glacial meltwater on alpine groundwater systems, bringing together experts from the U.S. and Peru. The event, organized by PhD student Ayobami Oluwadunsin Oladapo and co-organizer Marty Frisbee (EAPS) focused on understanding how meltwater moves through mountain environments, its effects on ecosystems, and implications for water resource management. The collaboration aims to inform policy and conservation strategies for alpine communities, ensuring sustainable water management in a rapidly changing climate.

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Manufacturers face a complex challenge in setting sustainability priorities, balancing financial impacts with evolving regulations while navigating technological advancements and industry trends. Though progress is slow, experts like John Sutherland (EEE), emphasize that sustainability efforts require time, much like past industrial revolutions. Despite shifting domestic energy policies, long-term sustainability strategies remain largely unchanged, as businesses prioritize economic resilience and global market competitiveness over short-term political shifts.

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In 2024, there were nine grain dust explosions in the U.S., causing two injuries but no fatalities, which is consistent with previous years and the 10-year average. While the explosions were of low magnitude, Kingsly Ambrose (ABE) emphasized the importance of preventative maintenance, proper grain storage, and cleanliness to reduce risks, as dust accumulation and equipment malfunctions remain key ignition sources.

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Purdue researchers Ximena Bernal (BIO) and Pablo Zavattieri (CE) are studying mosquito antennae to develop advanced acoustic sensors that could improve disaster detection, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. By analyzing the unique structural features of these antennae, the team aims to create bio-inspired sensors with applications in noise-canceling materials and urban disaster response systems.

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In the recent episode of the This Is Purdue podcast Nusrat Jung (CCE) and Brandon Boor (CCE) discuss understanding why indoor air quality research is vital to improving human well-being and how our buildings play a critical role. As well as learn about the first-of-its-kind zero-Energy Design Guidance for Engineers (zEDGE) tiny house lab, where they’re utilizing advanced sensor technology to connect their critical air quality research to the real world.

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Letian Dou (CHE) has led a team of researchers to help drive costs down and efficiency up with a new development in solar energy with non-silicon, light-absorbing semiconducting material.

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Researchers Jeffrey Youngblood (MSE/EEE) and Carlos Martinez (MSE) have developed soy-based materials that reduce surface tension in liquids as well as commercial petroleum-based materials. The new materials could make personal care products more sustainable while maintaining product quality.

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Congratulations to Yuehwern Yih (IE) on being elected to in the National Academy of Engineer’s class of 2025. She is elected for her contributions to supply chain management systems in humanitarian relief efforts and health care.

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Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE) has been in the Los Angeles area to assist households and businesses affected by last month’s Palisades fire and Eaton fire. His assistance has included collecting data on the community’s needs to better inform the response and sharing observations and expertise with local groups leading in the recovery efforts.

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