Purdue Science

Purdue alumni gathered in Houston for "Meet Purdue's Deans of Science and Liberal Arts," an evening of conversation, connection and big ideas.
Purdue Science Dean Lucy Flesch joined Dean Christopher Yeomans of the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts for a fireside chat exploring AI literacy and the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents across higher education, the workforce and society. They were joined on stage by Shawn Taylor, member of the Purdue University Board of Trustees. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an engaging discussion and for helping strengthen the Purdue alumni community in Houston.

Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in mileslong reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster. Jonathon Wilker, a professor of chemistry and an expert in adhesives and biomimetic materials innovation, has long been interested in formulating new, more sustainable and better materials.

Learn more about his research group's patent-pending oyster-based cement research at https://purduesci.com/4wrN4q0.


(Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

Purdue University has been named to Forbes’ New Ivies 2025: 20 Great Colleges Employers Love list. Based on a survey of more than 380 senior business leaders, the ranking reflects a shift in hiring trends toward universities producing career-ready graduates. Purdue is the only public university in Indiana on the list, one of four Big Ten institutions recognized, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment. https://purduesci.com/4u298pF

Purdue University researcher Graham Cooks and his team at Aston Labs have developed a method that uses tiny, fast-moving droplets to speed up chemical reactions without the use of high temperatures or catalysts — substances that are typically needed to accelerate chemical reactions.

Pictured: Analytical chemistry experts Graham Cooks, right, and Nicolás Morato use Cooks’ state-of-the-art mass spectrometry system to speed up chemical reactions for faster drug development. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

Learn more: https://purduesci.com/43dTImB

Faster chemical reactions made possible by tiny droplets Purdue researchers developed a mass spectrometry system that accelerates chemical reactions without heat or catalysts, reducing resources and enabling faster analysis and rapid drug discovery.

Purdue’s Advancing Space Exploration Symposium brought together researchers, industry leaders and space experts to explore the future of robotic and human spaceflight. Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success! 🚀🌎
Check it out: https://purduesci.com/3MVKozg

Purdue's nationally recognized Actuarial Science Program has a new leader.

Dan Rubin, a Purdue mathematics alumnus, longtime industry professional and current associate director, has been named the program's next director. Rubin brings decades of experience in actuarial science, a deep connection to Purdue and a commitment to preparing the next generation of actuarial professionals.

Read more about Rubin's appointment and his vision for the future of actuarial education at Purdue: https://purduesci.com/4e9KAnP

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