The faculty and staff in the Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) provide education opportunities, conduct research and develop relationships within and outside Purdue, with the goal of addressing global challenges on a local scale.
We bring education and research together to better serve society and to fulfill the University’s land grant mission.
We continue to put transformative active learning into CIT classes, and work to further the development of new pedagogical approaches.
Realistic-looking, high-tech gloves designed to not be noticed
Byung-Cheol “BC” Min is an assistant professor in computer and information technology and a founder and director of the Smart Machine and Assistive Robotics Technology (SMART) Lab. He and colleagues in the College of Engineering are channeling their ingenuity and problem-solving skills to make life better for people with prosthetic hands.
Min’s team is developing an electronic glove (e-glove) that fits over an artificial hand to enhance the prosthetic’s capabilities while appearing more realistic. Electronic sensors fitted inside the e-glove detect pressure, temperature and hydration. A connected digital tracker worn on the wrist displays sensory data. In addition to receiving stimuli, the e-glove can be made in a number of skin colors and even emit warmth.
Learn MorePurdue Polytechnic Institute -- one of 10 academic colleges at Purdue University -- has some of the nation’s best university Computer and Information Technology (CIT) programs.
Prospective students can reach out to cit@purdue.edu to request an appointment to speak with a Department of Computer and Information Technology student services professional.
Current students can schedule an appointment to meet with academic advisors in person or virtually via BoilerConnect.
Department of Computer and Information Technology
Knoy Hall
Room 255
401 N. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-2560
Email: cit@purdue.edu