WLFI, the West Lafayette CBS affiliate, talked with John Wensveen, head of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, after the October 2015 Purdue Board of Trustees meeting to discuss the new name of his academic unit.
Purdue launches largest fundraising campaign in its history
On October 9, Purdue President Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., announced Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University.
Department of Aviation Technology expands into School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
The Department of Aviation Technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute will be renamed the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology effective immediately. The change was approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees at its October 9 meeting in West Lafayette.
U.S. Navy awards Purdue $3 million to advance alternative energy-related research, course development efforts
Purdue University researchers will tackle several alternative energy-related projects for the U.S. Navy and develop a power and energy course through a grant of nearly $3 million from the Office of Naval Research.
New majors ready Polytechnic students for latest careers
The list of majors available in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute has jumped from 11 to 36 in just one year.
Pumpkin chunking returns to New Albany festival
Purdue Polytechnic New Albany students have designed and built a modern version of a medieval weapon called a trebuchet. The ultimate goal?
South Bend location highlights manufacturing, innovation in October
Purdue Polytechnic South Bend will help students explore innovation in manufacturing and technology during two events in October.
Manufacturing Day
Purdue Polytechnic South Bend will participate in Manufacturing Day Oct. 2 and 3 as part of SB150’s Discover. . . Manufacturing initiative.
Purdue Polytechnic will hose a private tour for students Friday, Oct. 2.
Cory balances teaching and learning
When Clark Cory, an associate professor of computer graphics technology, fell 16 feet on a job site, landed on his head and broke his back, he realized leaving construction and teaching full-time might be his best bet.
Vargas gives back through Latinas in Technology campaign
Janeth Vargas is one of five women chosen to be featured in a nationwide campaign to support Latinas in Technology. The media campaign and support program is aimed at engaging Latinas and their families in discussions about careers in technology.