Testifying in Washington before the U.S. House of Representatives, professor Jonathan Lunine and Purdue President Mitch Daniels urged lawmakers to send astronauts to Mars.
Black History Month puts focus on the role of black people in the development of world civilizations and memorializes figures who fought for equality, panelists said Feb. 16.
Women still comprise less than 15 percent of the total board director and executive officer positions in the 100 largest public companies headquartered in the state, according to the study. (March 19, 2008)
Faculty members can submit nominations for the Andrew D. White Professors-at-Large program through Nov. 15. Professors-at-Large are individuals of international distinction, appointed to six-year terms. (Sept. 28, 2011)
Cornell President David Skorton has been selected to join the Steering Committee of Partners for a New Beginning, announced former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, chair of PNB.
Events this week include music for experimental instruments, whales and chimes; architect and A.D. White professor Brinda Somaya; artist and fashion designer Ruby Chishti; and author Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Hansen Clarke overcame the odds to earn his degree in art and discovered an interest in politics that led to a career in public service and his recent election to the U.S. House of Representatives. (Feb. 2, 2011)
The student-run Tribal Economic Development Summit Feb. 28 at the Law School brought together Native American law alumni to discuss the opportunities and challenges of economic development.
Chemistry faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences have changed the curriculum to offer more options for their students, two-thirds of whom pursue careers that don’t require a graduate degree in chemistry.