Engineering technology is a hub for future engineers driven by innovation, research, and a desire to solve today’s challenges. At the School of Engineering Technology, we are redefining engineering education by bridging engineering theory and real-world application. Students push the boundaries of engineering theory by applying it in cutting-edge labs weekly, which results in graduates who not only understand engineering theory but can also apply it. Industry is clamoring to fill open engineering positions with new hires with these skills. If you are interested in quickly creating value in the eyes of your future employer, then the Purdue School of Engineering Technology is the place for you! We specialize in challenging our students to think critically, analyze outcomes, and apply theory daily to create solutions.
Academic research
Faculty have a wide range of research interests. They look for innovative and practical solutions to many of the problems facing humanity today:
- more efficient fuel cells for automobiles
- using Technology to create more interest in youth fitness
- improving diagnosis of certain types of cancers
- integrating smart grid technologies to improve energy efficiency
- using solar energy as back-up electricity supply in third-world countries
- more efficient shipping methods for manufacturers