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Engineering professors study the future of nanotechnology

Ian Clift
Summer Reporter

Nanotechnology is the future of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue.

When electrical engineering first started at Purdue in 1888, There were no televisions. When Roscoe George, created the first all electronic television receiver at Purdue and started the first TV station in Indiana in the1930's computers were still in the distant future.

Today, Purdue's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is participating in groundbreaking work that will shrink computers to molecular dimensions.

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Class of 1952 to dedicate ‘Transformation’ sculpture

As part of their 50th anniversary, members of the class of 1952 will begin the installation of a new sculpture next year to add to the aesthetic quality of the campus.

"It’s going to be different for Purdue University. Some of our competitors in Bloomington always thought that Purdue was sterile. I think this is going to show that this is not the case and we rank with the best ones," said Bob Book, co-chair of the class of 1952 campaign.

The bronze sculpture titled "Transformation" will stand 40 feet tall and will be positioned in a reflecting pool in front of the planned Visual and Performing Arts Center located near the intersection of Marstellar and Wood streets.

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NO CYLINDER?

Keith Thomas/ Editor in Chief

The class of 1939 Water Sculpture — located in the Purdue Mall — turned on and lit up Tuesday night for the Presbyterian Youth Triennium. An estimated 5,000 young Presbyterians from around the nation attended the conference, which lasted from Tuesday until Sunday.

 

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Engineering professors study the future of nanotechnology

Class of 1952 to dedicate ‘Transformation’ sculpture

Children must be aware of other cultures, people

Researcher studies horseshoe crabs

West Nile Virus may pose threat to Hoosiers

Purdue police officer receives lieutenancy for second time

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Project upgrades railroad crossings

Party to let visitors reminisce on hall

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Local oncology institute conducts cancer research

Personal digital devices ease students, staff tasks

Academy teaches adults to read without intimidation

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