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Opioid addiction, vaping, politically correct medicine a few of the topics Dr. Sally Satel discussed at Purdue

The numbers of people falling ill and dying from opioids is tragic, but where does...
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Rice shares viewpoint on world leaders and developing leaders

When Condoleezza Rice became U.S. secretary of state in 2005, it reflected how far America...
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Neuroscientist tackles question: ‘What IF Breakthrough Technologies Could Make Us Smarter?’

A leading neuroscientist discussed recent advances in genome editing technologies, addressing the question of “What...
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66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at Purdue

Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. secretary of state, joined Purdue President Mitch Daniels for a...
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Footprints Ernie Gambaro

Ernie Gambaro credits the Purdue work ethic for his professional success that led to many...
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Footprints Fred Klipsch

As a first-generation student, Fred Klipsch worked full-time to support himself while earning his Purdue...
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Footprints Gio Krozel and Almira Yllana

Sisters Gio Krozel and Almira Yllana are paying it forward through leveraging their Purdue connections...
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Footprints Toyinda Smith

As a track and field champion at Purdue, Toyinda Smith’s Giant Leap was walking on...
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66th U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at Purdue

Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. secretary of state, joined Purdue President Mitch Daniels for a...
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Purdue announces overflow livestream space for Condoleezza Rice on Oct. 9

Purdue University is offering overflow seating for the public to view the “An Evening with...
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Recorded Atoms for Humanity Keynote Presentations

The Atoms for Humanity Summit spent parts of three days on the numerous sides of the...
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Agricultural Trends Within Globalization

Giant Leaps Series featuring Yoshimasa Hayashi September 25 1:15-2:30 p.m. Dauch Alumni Center A member...
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Health & Longevity View All

Opioid addiction, vaping, politically correct medicine a few of the topics Dr. Sally Satel discussed at Purdue

The numbers of people falling ill and dying from opioids is tragic, but where does...
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Neuroscientist tackles question: ‘What IF Breakthrough Technologies Could Make Us Smarter?’

A leading neuroscientist discussed recent advances in genome editing technologies, addressing the question of “What...
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Lilly chief scientific officer speaks at Purdue

Daniel Skovronsky, president of Lilly Research Laboratories and chief scientific officer of Eli Lilly and...
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Author, psychiatrist will talk about, ‘What IF We Went Beyond a Disease Model of Addiction?’

What are the limitations of the disease model of addiction and what are its benefits?...
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Artificial Intelligence View All

Gathering of data scientists to discuss ‘What IF Partnerships Led the Data Revolution?’

How can we capture the full potential of data science? What actions can be taken...
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Steve Wozniak says that AI may have limits

Steve Wozniak is a big proponent of artificial intelligence, but during a talk on April...
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Keynote speaker from U.S. Department of Energy added for nuclear innovation summit

The various roles that nuclear power plays in space exploration, medicine, robotics and sustainability will...
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‘What IF We Could Immerse Ourselves in Future Tech?’

How can we create digital, healthy and sustainable communities of tomorrow? “What IF We Could...
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Space Exploration View All

Assembling the International Space Station … and a World at Odds

NASA astronaut and former Johnson Space Center director Ellen Ochoa talks worldwide teamwork and discovery...
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Planetary scientist, author and aerospace consultant discussed ‘What IF We Return to Pluto?’

The planetary scientist who led NASA’s New Horizons mission, which successfully explored the Pluto system...
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NASA astronaut: ‘What IF We Lead an International Collaboration in Space Exploration?’

NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who directed the Johnson Space Center, will speak at Purdue University...
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‘What IF You are the First to Fly to Mars?’

Full recording of Beth Moses’ talk now available. Beth Moses, first female commercial astronaut, to...
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Sustainable Economy & Planet View All

Barrier-breaking Land O’Lakes Inc. leader

Beth Ford, president and CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., took part in an interview-style Q&A...
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