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Purdue inks more international agreements with educational partners, and a Board of Trustees meeting is on the docket Friday, with summer commencement Saturday. All this and more in this week's "Purdue News Now."

Plus, check out five good stories below you may have missed.

Purdue University has signed three memoranda of understanding with premier European research institutions to deepen existing ties and accelerate research and educational opportunities. Purdue President Mung Chiang signed the strategic agreements with the University of Piraeus and the Technical University of Crete in Greece, and King's College London. The new MOUs with the Greek academic institutions build upon agreements signed in June 2023 with four leading research universities in that country to create vital academic, research and innovation collaborations among the partners, and study abroad opportunities for Purdue students. The partnerships come as Purdue looks to highlight and grow its international influence and leadership in the expanding digital and technology economy.

Media contact: Wes Mills, [email protected]

To face the world's most pressing challenges, Purdue University has committed its signature strengths in science and technology to creating a leading research and education program in physical AI - the application of artificial intelligence to our physical world. AI is a foundational component of the Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence, a Purdue Computes initiative. Here is a sample of the work coming out of the many hubs across campus.

Media contact: Christy McCarter, [email protected]

A Purdue University invention that may shorten construction timelines and increase long-term durability of concrete highways, bridges and other transportation infrastructure is emerging as a viable alternative to methods that have been used for decades to estimate when newly poured concrete is mature enough to withstand heavy loads such as those from trucks and other vehicles. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Committee on Materials and Pavements has approved the Purdue-developed method as a new national standard. The creation of this standard, published Wednesday (July 31), puts the method on a path for states and contractors to consider looking into it as a new practice.

Media contact: Kayla Albert, [email protected]

The Indiana State Fair kicks off Friday (Aug. 2) and highlights the theme "The Art & Nature of Fun" in collaboration with Newfields. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to speak with Purdue University representatives about agricultural and nature-related topics, which are available year-round through Purdue Extension. The Purdue Extension Building, on the north side of the fairgrounds, will feature activities for all ages aligned with the fair's theme.

Media contact: Devyn Raver, [email protected]

Lauren Link, assistant athletic director for sports nutrition and director of sports nutrition at Purdue University, explains how professional athletes approach nutrition when preparing for the Olympics. Link says nutrition plays an important role in pushing an athlete's performance to the highest level. Nutrition can be a deciding factor in getting a gold medal or world record. Professional athletes consume significantly more calories, protein, fluids and sodium than the average person.

Media contact: Trevor Peters, [email protected]

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