INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Every generation has more technology than the one before. As the world changes faster than ever, you can perform a vital role in preparing future generations to be well-educated, responsible technology pros.
Why are you interested in technology? Chances are, there was one mentor along the way who showed you something that completely changed your perspective. Maybe you even had several mentors — but all it takes is one educator to light the spark. An enthusiastic, knowledgeable educator has the opportunity to inspire hundreds or thousands of students over the course of a career. And with Purdue Polytechnic's award-winning faculty in technology education, you can rest assured that they have firsthand experience of how to make education meaningful to the next generation. Learn from Fulbright scholars and Purdue's Murphy Award winners for Outstanding Teaching, so you can inspire countless STEM students.
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
K-12 Technology Education Teacher
Corporate Trainer
Instructional Coordinator
Training and Development Manager
Research and innovation create momentum for award-winning professor
A good professor creates a positive impact on their classroom, campus or field of study. A great professor persistently improves all three. Greg Strimel, an associate professor of technology leadership and innovation in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, is one of those remarkably exceptional instructors.
