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Out of the lots of of racetracks within the U.S., solely two have racing surfaces that embrace unique bricks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. One, after all, is IMS, the place the beginning/end line options the legendary Yard of Bricks — the one portion of the brick-covered monitor put in in 1909 that continues to be half of the present racing floor. The opposite is the Purdue Grand Prix monitor, because of a beneficiant donation by Doug Boles, president of IMS and IndyCar, and three Boilermaker alumni who facilitated the brick donation and set up final fall.

Media contact: Trevor Peters, peter237@purdue.edu

Purdue College President Mung Chiang welcomed His Excellency President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic and an official delegation to Purdue’s West Lafayette location March 6-7, reinforcing a dynamic and quickly increasing collaboration between Purdue and the Dominican Republic, a strategic ally and neighbor to the U.S. The partnership focuses on joint efforts to advance vital industries, together with semiconductors and biotechnology.

Media contact: Erin Murphy, ermurphy@purdue.edu

Purdue College consultants within the Faculty of Science and Rosen Middle for Superior Computing have launched Molecular Intelligence, a software program firm whose options assist researchers decide the 3D constructions of biomolecules imaged with cryogenic-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). Molecular Intelligence’s finish customers are analysis scientists in bioengineering, medical science and pharmaceutical corporations who use cryo-EM to find out 3D constructions of proteins, nucleic acids and different biomolecules.

Media contact: Erin Murphy, ermurphy@purdue.edu

Quantum computing professional Michael Manfra has been named director of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, efficient March 1. He’s the Invoice and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, professor {of electrical} and laptop engineering, and professor of supplies engineering. Manfra is widely known as a groundbreaking researcher and innovator in quantum science and applied sciences. He led a staff of Purdue scientists who demonstrated concrete proof of the existence of anyons, a kind of subatomic particle that’s notably vital in efforts to construct a utility-scale quantum laptop.

Media contact: Erin Murphy, ermurphy@purdue.edu

An injection manifold design to enhance next-generation engine efficiency. A robotic system to position and fasten supplies to automate constructing development. A biomedical scaffold to stimulate nerve operate and promote muscle regeneration. These had been among the many 213 improvements created by Purdue College researchers for which the Purdue Analysis Basis obtained patents within the 2024 calendar 12 months from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Workplace, reflecting Purdue’s standing as a world chief in defending and selling mental property. Purdue positioned seventh internationally and within the prime 4 of U.S. universities for patents obtained.

Media contact: Erin Murphy, ermurphy@purdue.edu

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