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All episodes of the #ThisIsPurdue Amelia Earhart miniseries “Finding Amelia” are out now! We’re uncovering everything you need to know about Amelia and the attempt to identify her missing plane. 🔎 Listen to all four parts today: purdue.university/4AvyhN6
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Just announced at the 2026 Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit: Seungjin Kim becomes #Purdue’s first chief nuclear officer. Kim will guide Purdue’s nuclear portfolio, workforce development, and engagements with industry & national labs. purdue.university/4zIftZS

Seungjin Kim appointed Purdue’s first chief nuclear officer

Purdue nuclear energy expert Seungjin Kim has been appointed chief nuclear officer to lead the university’s research and workforce development efforts in support of state and national needs.

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The eastern hellbender is a living signal of stream health. Purdue research is helping bring it back — and a new Minecraft Education (@playcraftlearn) quest is helping students understand why clean water matters. Read more. ⬇️ purdue.university/4zIdswN
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A joint expedition to Nikumaroro Island determined that the underwater anomaly known as the Taraia Object is not conclusive evidence of Amelia Earhart’s aircraft. Get the latest update. 👇 purdue.university/4ioCpHH
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After several days of rough seas and strong winds, the weather has finally cleared, and the expedition team is heading back to the lagoon on Nikumaroro to continue investigating the Taraia Object. ⬇️ amelia.prf.org
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Severe weather has kept the Taraia Object expedition team from returning to shore on Nikumaroro. The crew is extending its trip, with improved weather conditions expected in the coming days. Read the update. 👇 purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/…
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In the latest Purdue News Weekly: 🚂 Purdue No. 12 in @TimesHigherEd U.S. public universities rankings ⚛️ @PurdueEngineers to host second Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit 🏢 @PurdueBusiness receives $42M commitment to name new building More: purdue.university/3U7jNmj
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Catch up on the latest from #Purdue in this week's "Purdue News Now": ⚛️ Global Nuclear Energy Economic Summit 🏢 $42M commitment for new @PurdueBusiness building 🏆 No. 12 among U.S. public universities 🏠 2027-28 housing and dining rates 🏈 Fall Family Weekend #BoilerUp 🚂
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While high winds and rough seas kept the expedition team from going ashore, it did give them time to answer some of your biggest questions. 🧵👇
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Despite the weather delay, the expedition remains on schedule, with two more days of field operations planned and an identification update expected in the next 48 hours. Stay tuned for the latest updates and read today’s release. purdue.university/4imZtqb

Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work Thursday; ID update expected in next 48 hours

NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — Severe weather in the South Pacific prevented members of the Taraia Object expedition team from going ashore Thursday (Oct. 15), temporarily pausing field operations in the…

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The search for Amelia Earhart's missing plane is now underway. But before the search could begin, the expedition team traveled five days by sea, establishing staging areas and clearing trails across the island.
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A 17-member expedition has reached a remote island in the South Pacific to search for Amelia Earhart’s missing plane. The team is investigating a never-before-explored object spotted in satellite imagery that could be the Lockheed Electra Earhart was flying when she disappeared in 1937.
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A @PurdueEngineers professor is developing technology to answer whether wearable devices can recognize life-threatening events and intervene when the wearer can’t. Read more. ⬇️ purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/…

Purdue wearable AI device aims to improve epinephrine injections to treat anaphylaxis

Muhammad Hussain, a professor in Purdue University’s Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is conducting research and developing technology to answer whether wearable devices...

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Get the latest Earhart expedition update as the underwater survey of the Taraia Object begins: purdue.edu/newsroom/2026/Q4/… And stay tuned for more from the team. ✈️

Earhart expedition update: Underwater survey of Taraia Object begins

NIKUMARORO, Kiribati — The search in Nikumaroro’s lagoon for what could be Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E is underway. On Wednesday (Oct. 14), members of the Taraia Object expedition…

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The research team behind the latest expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s plane shares what they’ve found as they try to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the past century.
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Fieldwork is underway on Nikumaroro! The Taraia Object expedition team is putting a long-standing Amelia Earhart hypothesis to the test while gathering new environmental data about the remote South Pacific island. Read the latest update. ⬇️ purdue.university/4s7ongW
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Purdue ranks No. 12 among U.S. public universities in the 2027 @timeshighered World University Rankings — and remains the only university in Indiana in the global top 100. Read more: purdue.university/4yh43LD
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From bedazzling to pickleball, tactile hobbies are increasingly popular. ✨ 🏓 Tomorrow on #ThisIsPurdue, Haley Larsen, @Pinterest story lead and @PurdueLibArts alumna, breaks down why offline hobbies have become vital in our tech-driven world. Subscribe: purdue.edu/podcast
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Amelia Earhart’s story has captivated the world for decades. Now, people everywhere are invested in the journey. Follow the expedition as it unfolds. Learn more about our sponsors and partners: amelia.prf.org.
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The Taraia Object team is preparing to investigate a visual anomaly that could be Amelia Earhart’s missing aircraft. After clearing a trail in two hours & encountering at least four coconut crabs, the team is ready for fieldwork. 🦀 Get the latest update. purdue.university/3Up7EJu
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After a five-day journey to this remote South Pacific island, the Taraia Object expedition crew is preparing to investigate a mystery that could shed new light on Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. 🧵 You might be wondering: Why Nikumaroro? ⬇️
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At Purdue, we believe science means asking difficult questions, following the evidence and having the courage to find out where it leads. 💪 ⬇️
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This expedition is that belief in action. Every great journey starts with a strong team. Learn more about our incredible sponsors and partners. 🔗 amelia.prf.org

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Led by Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue is partnering with the Archaeological Legacy Institute for a remarkable joint effort to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft and help complete the heroic...

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