The Focus Award recognizes outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue's commitment to disability accessibility and diversity. Chua, a doctoral student, will receive the student Focus Award at a reception on March 5 for her work in hearing loss and accessibility.

Purdue offices officially close at 5 p.m. on December 28 for the New Year break and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2. If you want to make a year-end gift to the School of Engineering Education, you may do so online with your credit card before 11:30 p.m. EST on December 31. Please go to www.purdue.edu/gifts. You also may speak with Donor Services @ 765-494-0290 prior to 6:00 p.m. on December 31. Thank you and have a happy New Year. Go Boilers!

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant or associate levels. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise in engineering education research ranging from pre-kindergarten through college and into engineering practice. Commensurate with rank, new faculty will be expected to develop (or continue to develop) a nationally or internationally recognized, externally-funded research program in engineering education, advise graduate students, teach graduate and undergraduate level courses - including in first-year engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies programs - and perform service at the School, University, and professional society levels.