Category: ISF News

PI Kevin Kircher (ME) is featured in this recent article discussing a new project that will bring state-of-the-art electric heat pumps and smart power controls to rural electric co-operatives.

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New research by Uris Baldos (AgEcon) and Thomas Hertel (AgEcon) analyzes fine-scale data from the 1960s onward, finding that advances to crop technology reduced cropland use, increasing terrestrial carbon stock and preserving biodiversity.

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Linda Lee (AGRY) is featured in article by The Washington Post highlighting the benefits of commercially available biosolids for plant growth but emphasizes the importance of following application instructions to reduce risk.

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Congrats Venkat Roy, Neha Shakelly, and Xiaohan Wu on their E-SCRAP Prize of $50,000 cash and $30,000 in National Lab aid from the DOE! Check out their video for more on their project and the importance of critical material recovery!

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New research by agricultural economists from Purdue University and the University of Kentucky shows that carbon footprint labeling and product categorization can effectively encourage online shoppers to choose plant-based foods. Bhagyashree Katare (Ag Econ), highlights that while most research on “nudging” has focused on physical stores, this study demonstrates that small interventions in online grocery settings can promote healthier, more sustainable choices.

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Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE) is featured in article by The Washington Post providing expertise on contamination risks, response strategies and the long-term impact on drinking water safety.

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In case you missed it, two important water studies analyzing water demands and historical use have been published recently. In a recent article summarizes the results and provides background on the issues at stake, with particular reference to the Wabash. Purdue faculty have been important contributors to the discussion, and two key ISF publications outline some of the important considerations. Read more on how IN uses water in the ISF pub on water sustainability and learn more about water and climate impacts.

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Song Zhang (ME) and Cheryl Qian (Industrial Design), in collaboration with Songlin Fei (IDF/FNR) have created an app, iForester, that provides preliminary information about trees’ value.

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Congratulations to Ankita Raturi (ABE) on winning the Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Food. This award provides unrestricted awards to mid-career individuals working in the U.S. with real-world and hands-on experience in food.

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Congratulations to ISF affiliates Chad Jafvert (CCE/EEE), Lindsey Payne (EEE), Andrew Whelton (CCE/EEE), Zhi (George) Zhou (CCE/EEE) on being recognized this semester by the College of Engineering as the top rated professors.

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