Mark J.T. Smith, head of Purdue's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 2003, will become the new dean of the university's Graduate School, Provost Randy Woodson announced Wednesday, January 14th.

The College of Engineering can move ahead with several initiatives designed to further its mission of empowering people and making global impact, following approval of funding by the Purdue University Board of Trustees at its meeting December 20.

Researchers at have developed a technique that uses a laser and holograms to precisely position numerous tiny particles within seconds, representing a potential new tool to analyze biological samples or create devices using nanoassembly.

The assistant professor of engineering education and educational technology will lead ENE's Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE).

Seven Engineering faculty members have been named as Fellows recently, indicating significant achievements in their careers.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., one of the country's leading environmental attorneys and co-host of the AirAmerica radio program "Ring of Fire," will speak at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music on Feb. 19 as part of National Engineers Week.