Hilti joined our School of Construction Management Technology on April 18 to give a sizeable gift to the construction lab in Dudley Hall, and to announce a long-lasting educational partnership to help innovate and evolve the construction industry alongside our students.
New avionics lab in development at Purdue Polytechnic
Two aviation professors who have been modernizing curriculum have unveiled their plan for a new avionics lab. This will put students in an experiential lab space, teaching them to work on critical flight control systems in the aviation industry.
Aviation Day 2024: The biggest spectacle in collegiate aviation soars to new heights
Join thousands of other fans for Purdue Aviation Day's massive yearly celebration, presented by Envoy Air, on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Industry partner PTC holds flagship event at Purdue's Smart Learning Factory
A primary partner in our Smart Learning ecosystem, PTC, joined us in late March to hold one of their major events for employees and their clients. Learn more here:
Asunda leads State Department-funded project to improve Kazakhstan's STEM education
Purdue Polytechnic’s Paul Asunda recently finished a year-long endeavor to work with Kazakhstan’s universities to improve STEM pedagogy. Asunda and his partners in Kazakhstan are optimistic that this will lead to a longer relationship that will help Purdue to “give back” to the developing world.
Driverless car challenge prepares students for next wave of autonomous technology
Purdue's Black and Gold Autonomous Racing Team is filled with student and faculty experts from Purdue Polytechnic. Read on to see how the team fosters greater reach (and faster speeds) with advanced driverless car tech each race season.
Trimble Technology Lab is “heritage and future” for Purdue Polytechnic, university's construction programs
The multi-billion dollar Trimble Inc. joined its new partners at Purdue Polytechnic for the launch of the Trimble Technology Lab, which has proven to be productive both for new research and student work right from the start. Read on to hear remarks from President Chiang, Purdue Polytechnic's Dean Daniel Castro and others.
Air Force ROTC hosts summit with Space Force leadership, industry, President Chiang
Purdue Polytechnic's Air Force ROTC will host a unique group of leaders from the Space Force, the Air Force, and defense technology firms in addition to Purdue President Mung Chiang for the Giant Leaps Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering seeking to advance national defense efforts in space. Learn more here:
Guitar made from Mackey floor, crafted by Polytechnic student, auctioned for nearly $11K at Purdue vs. IU
Gryphon Mawhorter from Purdue Polytechnic's guitar lab returns with his latest creation: a guitar made of the old basketball court from Mackey Arena. An auction for the item will begin at the Purdue vs. IU men's basketball game, and will support the guitar lab's continued success.
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Jenny Blackburn shares her injection molded fishing lure, an activity that she learned from TRAILS, a National Science Foundation project that is bringing together high school Biology or Agriculture (life science), and Engineering/ Technology Education teachers through integrated STEM professional development experiences. Read more about TRAILS and the impact on all students.
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Standout organizational leadership professor brings talents to Purdue in Indianapolis
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Asunda leads State Department-funded project to improve Kazakhstan's STEM education
Purdue Polytechnic’s Paul Asunda recently finished a year-long endeavor to work with Kazakhstan’s universities to improve STEM pedagogy. Asunda and his partners in Kazakhstan...
“A catalyst for change”: first-generation student at Polytechnic shares experience
Suzy Meh, a first-generation college student at Purdue Polytechnic, shares her perspective as the first person in her family to take steps in higher education.
Cyberattack prevention earns $1.5M research grant, faculty co-leader wins Purdue award
Jin Wei-Kocsis won a Seed for Success Award from Purdue for her work on the high-earning CRAVRE project, a FEMA-sponsored simulation program teaching first responders to treat cyberattacks as...
AWARDS UPDATE: Polytechnic students, faculty bring tech expertise to dozens of research projects at university-wide Expo
Purdue University's Undergraduate Research Expo for fall 2023 highlighted substantial efforts in Purdue Polytechnic, with participation from 31 undergraduate students and 24 faculty and...
Six Purdue Polytechnic faculty win Seed for Success, high dollar-value research award
On November 1, Purdue honored Polytechnic professors Jin Wei-Kocsis, Nathan Mentzer, Alejandra Magana, Vetria Byrd, Joseph Hupy and Baijian “Justin” Yang with Seed for Success Acorn...