Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue

09/17/2026

Congratulations to the 15 Purdue University professors earning National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Awards!

The 8 faculty from Purdue Science are:

Ben Delaware, associate professor of Purdue Computer Science, for “Underapproximate Refinement Types for Program Exploration and Understanding.”

Michael Eddy, associate professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue, for “Building a Holistic Record of Upper Crustal Pluton Emplacement, Associated Deformation, and Volcanism from a Fossil Magmatic System.”

Rajiv Khanna, assistant professor of computer science, for “Algorithmic Advances in Structure-Aware Learning.”

Ahmed H. Qureshi, assistant professor of computer science, for “Learning for Robot Motion Planning Using Physics Priors.”

Jukka Vayrynen, assistant professor of Purdue Physics and Astronomy, for “Topological Quantum Devices as a Window Into Strongly Correlated Matter.”

Xiaotao Yang, assistant professor of Purdue Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, for “Characterizing detailed structural modifications of ancient continental lithospheres using full-wave seismic imaging methods.”

Raymond Yeh, assistant professor of computer science, for “Data-Centric Capabilities for Vision Models.”

Yongle Zhang, assistant professor of computer science, for “Causality-Driven Mitigation of Cascading Failures in Distributed Systems.”

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gB2eNyUS

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

09/14/2026

🌎 EAPS research is making headlines!

SpaceDaily is highlighting new research led by Purdue EAPS professor Brandon Johnson that takes another look at the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago.

The research suggests fine silicate dust from the impact may have acted like an atmospheric blanket, intensifying an extreme pulse of heat at Earth’s surface before helping plunge the planet into years of darkness and cooling.

Read more: https://spacedaily.com/t-chicxulub-dust-heat-pulse-impact-winter-survival/

A new Chicxulub model adds fine silicate dust to the returning-ejecta heat pulse, then follows the same dust into the prolonged darkness that battered surviving food webs.

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

Purdue EAPS Professor Doug Schmitt recently spoke to Indiana Geologists in Indianapolis about the Kentland Impact Structure, sharing its seismic history and recent research findings.

A great opportunity to bring Purdue geoscience research to the Indiana geology community!

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/

09/09/2026

🌔 What lies beneath the Moon and Mars could shape the future of human space exploration!
Purdue planetary scientist Ali Bramson studies buried ice, moonquakes and ancient volcanic activity to help future explorers understand potential resources and hazards.
Read more: https://purduesci.com/4fFETQN

Purdue research to discover what materials and potential resources beneath the Martian and lunar surfaces are important for plans to one day put humans on either planet.

09/04/2026

EAPS associate professor Ali Bramson recently shared her planetary science research as part of Purdue's Birck Seminar Series!

Her talk, "Unlocking the Geologic History of Planets using Thermal, Radio, and Microwave Frequency-Based Exploration of our Solar System," explored how scientists can use different wavelengths of energy to investigate what lies beneath planetary surfaces and better understand their geologic histories.

We're proud to see EAPS research and expertise shared across Purdue! 🪐🌖

09/03/2026

Be sure to join Astro on Tap - Cradle of Astronauts on September 8 from 7- 9 pm at The Spot in Lafayette! 🔭 🌕
Come learn more about astronomy in a fun, casual setting!