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December 2020
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From the Dean
It has been another exciting and eventful year for the College of Agriculture, and I want to thank you for being part of it. Click on the photo to watch our holiday message for 2020.
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Purdue Ag People |
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Blanton Named Head of Animal Sciences Department
John Blanton, professor and department head of animal and dairy sciences at Mississippi State University, will be the new head for Purdue's Department of Animal Sciences starting Feb. 1, 2021.
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Graduate Ag Research Spotlight: Adebukola Dada
The Graduate Research Spotlight highlights graduate students and their work. The December spotlight is on Adebukola Dada, PhD student, Agronomy. |
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Behind the Research: Ben Hancock
Many people are involved in the remarkable range of programs, services and facilities that undergird research in the College of Agriculture. Collectively they are integral to the college fulfilling its research mission. This month’s spotlight is on Ben Hancock, programmer, Agricultural & Biological Engineering.
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Ag Economics Professor Reflects on Decades-Long Career
Upon his retirement, Chris Hurt, Agricultural Economics, reflected on his 40-year career at Purdue and talked about the people for whom he has worked through Extension and as a professor. |
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New OMP Assistant Director Hopes His Work will Resonate Throughout the College
As assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Programs for the College of Agriculture, Zachary Brown would like to continue rewriting narratives that lead to exclusion of minorities from agricultural careers and education.
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ABE Professor has a Winner in His Hands with LeafSpec
Jian Jin, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, developed a handheld hyperspectral corn leaf imager that was recently selected as an AE50 winner by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' Resource magazine. |
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Rickus Named Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning
Jenna Rickus, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, was recently named vice provost for teaching and learning for Purdue University.
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Food Science Alumna Named Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree
Purdue Food Science alumna Michelle Egger was recently named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees. She is the co-founder and CEO of BIOMILQ. |
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Biochemistry Ph.D. Graduate Recognized for Groundbreaking Research in Middle East
Lama AlAbdi, a Purdue Agriculture biochemistry doctoral graduate, was honored as one of six women scientists in the Middle East engaged in breakthrough research.
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Don’t forget to track
Civil Rights and Diversity Training
All Purdue Agriculture faculty and staff members are required to receive training in civil rights (the regulations), diversity awareness or sexual harassment each year. Rather than mandate a specific training, we ask that you attend any training that fits your needs and interests and enhances your knowledge and understanding of diversity, civil rights or sexual harassment. Please use our Qualtrics survey tool to report training activities. |
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Awards and Recognitions |
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| Three Purdue College of Agriculture professors were recently elected to the distinction of fellow from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general scientific society. From left, Mary Catherine Aime, Botany and Plant Pathology, Jeffrey Dukes, Forestry and Natural Resources, and Jin-Rong Xu, Botany and Plant Pathology, were all elected in the field of biological sciences. Read More. |
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| Margaret Gitau, Agricultural & Biological Engineering, has been selected as fellow of the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program and will work with the University of South Africa. |
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Mark Russell, Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, was awarded the Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence. Read More. |
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Purdue Ag in the News |
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Remote Sensing Gives New Look at Forest Diversity
John Couture, Forestry and Natural Resources, participated on a team that used aerial hyperspectral remote sensing platform to identify trees in a diverse forest plantation, and to understand the role of tree diversity on forest productivity. |
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Farmer Sentiment Pulls Back Post-Election
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 16 points to a reading of 167 in November, down from its all-time high set just one month ago. |
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Purdue's Hemp Specialist Observes Birth of a Hoosier Industry
Marguerite Bolt, Purdue Extension's first hemp production specialist is guiding Indiana farmers into commercial hemp production. |
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Bioengineered Probiotic could Prevent Listeria Infections
Purdue University's Arun Bhunia, Food Science, and Rishi Drolia, postdoctoral researcher, have developed a probiotic that could prevent listeria infections in at-risk populations. |
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2021 Indiana Small Farm Conference to Go Virtual
The Indiana Small Farm Conference is moving online for 2021, combining live and on-demand content in a variety of topic areas. The ninth annual conference and trade show will take place March 4-6. |
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Purdue Faculty Provide Insight on Critical Issues Facing Farmers in 2021
Each year, experts from Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics review the economic conditions from the previous year and look ahead to what the agricultural sector can expect in the coming year. |
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Dates and Deadlines |
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Dec. 21, 2020-Jan. 1, 2021: Winter Recess
January 19: First day of spring semester
January 25-29: Martin Luther King Jr. Events
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University News |
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Tech Makes It Possible to Digitally Communicate through Human Touch
Instead of inserting a card or scanning a smartphone to make a payment, what if you could simply touch the machine with your finger?
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Memorable Moments of 2020 by Purdue News
As the year comes to a close, Purdue photographers and videographers share some of their favorite pieces from 2020.
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Report Hate and Bias
Purdue University is a community where diversity is valued and incidents of hate and bias are not tolerated. Students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors who feel that they have been the victim of a bias related incident (or who have witnessed a bias related incident) are encouraged to report it online at www.purdue.edu/report-hate or to contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at 765-494-1250. Your report can remain anonymous if you wish. Remember, if it is an emergency situation that requires immediate medical or emergency services attention, please call the Purdue University Police Department at 911 or 765-494-8221. |
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Purdue Agriculture InFocus
Editor: Megan Kuhn
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