Purdue Biological Sciences

09/19/2026

Purdue University is part of a national pilot initiative advancing the future of doctoral education. Through the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership’s (UIDP) Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program, Purdue is helping connect PhD education with industry experience and career pathways. The program is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. Learn more: https://purduesci.com/45B2Cf2

09/17/2026

📚 Need a little extra help with your STEM courses?
The Science and Mathematics Academic Resource and Tutoring (SMART) Center is open for Purdue University students in Indianapolis! 🎉
Get free, drop-in tutoring for College of Science courses in math, statistics, physics, chemistry, and computer science—with support from graduate TAs and trained undergraduate tutors.
📍 ET003, lower level of the Engineering Technology Building
🗓️ Sunday–Friday
💡 Come by for homework help, guidance, and support throughout the semester!
Stop in and make the SMART Center part of your academic success! 🚀
Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/science/about/news/articles/2026/0916-smartcenter.html

09/16/2026

Congratulations to Lan-Ying Lee- Research Scientist- on 30 years of service to Purdue!
Boiler up!
🚂 ⬆️ 🖤 💛
Purdue Science

09/15/2026

A treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer can sometimes cause it to attack healthy tissue, too.

New research from Purdue Biological Sciences researchers Matthew Olson and Franklin Yeo identifies a potential target that could help reduce intestinal damage following blood stem cell transplantation — while preserving the donor immune cells that help fight cancer.

The findings could support the development of more precise treatments for graft-versus-host disease and help researchers identify patients at greater risk for intestinal complications.

Purdue Science

09/14/2026

09/13/2026

Among the first in the nation, AI-focused coursework at Purdue Science is designed to strengthen critical thinking, promote responsible AI use, and equip students with workforce-ready skills. Learn more: https://purduesci.com/45FYlXJ

09/12/2026

Hands-on learning is one of the best ways to make complex ideas accessible. That's why Purdue University partnered with LEGO Education to help middle school educators bring AI, computer science and robotics into their classrooms through engaging, classroom-ready activities. By empowering teachers with practical tools and real-world applications, we're helping students move beyond simply using AI, to understanding and creating with it.
Read how this collaboration is building the next generation of innovators, one brick at a time. 🧱

Read more about this event here: https://purduesci.com/4bMO6nS

09/10/2026

Mark your calendar, Boilermaker! The Purdue United Way Kickoff is September 23rd. Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/engagement/purdue-united-way-kicks-off-2026-campaign/

09/08/2026

What if antibiotics could be delivered more precisely — targeting infections while minimizing disruption to the beneficial bacteria in our gut?

Purdue Biological Sciences associate research professor Raluca Ostafe is leading an international research team selected for Wellcome Leap’s $50 million Focused Antibiotics program. The team will develop a nanocarrier-based platform designed to deliver existing antibiotics more selectively to sites of infection.

The project represents a new approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance and advancing more precise, effective treatments.

https://purduesci.com/46IrRwq
Purdue Science