Purdue president to provide update on research at Purdue

From 2-3 p.m., during WBAA Radio's live call-in show "AM 920 Magazine," Jischke will field questions from host David Bunte and the listening audience.

"Purdue is placing a huge emphasis on cutting-edge technologies like nanotechnology," said station manager Dan Skinner. "The new facilities at Discovery Park are already fueling breakthroughs in a variety of emerging technologies."

The number of research grants at Discovery Park has doubled in just one year. During the program, Jischke will focus on how Purdue-based research is impacting Indiana's economy and how investment in research facilities is paving the way to create a potential Midwestern "Silicon Valley" in nanotechnology.

To ask questions, local listeners can call (765) 496-1999. Listeners outside the local calling area can call toll-free at (866) 922-2101.

Jischke discusses different topics on every show, which usually airs the first Wednesday of each month. Skinner said past interview topics with the president included Purdue's strategic plan and the university's economic impact on the state. Past interviews are archived on the station's Web site.

WBAA's AM signal reaches approximately two-thirds of Indiana and can be heard globally via the station's Web site.

Writer: Jim Schenke, (765) 494-6262, jschenke@purdue.edu

Sources: Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, (765) 494-2086, jvruggink@purdue.edu

Dan Skinner, (765) 494-3960, deskinner@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

Note to Journalists: Photographers and videographers are permitted in the studio for the broadcast by contacting WBAA at (765) 494-5920 in advance. Reporters interested in asking questions before or after the show should contact Jim Vruggink, director of special projects, at (765) 494-2086, jvruggink@purdue.edu.

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