As part of her Spring 2016 course on constraint-based modeling, Rosemary Astheimer challenged her students to design a device to manufacture a paper airplane.
New head discusses plans for Polytechnic High School
As head of the planned Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis, Scott Bess has a lot of work to do between now and August 2017.
Astheimer discusses model-based definition with PTC
Rosemary Astheimer, continuing lecturer in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology, provided a preview to her LiveWorx 2016 presentation "Do You Have Smart Connected Model-Based Design (MBD)" on a recent PTC CAD-Software blog.
Project Lead The Way training for K-12 teachers comes to West Lafayette
Purdue’s annual Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Core Training, a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers, has moved to West Lafayette for the first time.
Competency-based degree program highlighted by Inside INdiana Business Television
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute's new transdisciplinary studies in technology program, the University's first competency-based degree, was featured on Inside INdiana Business Television.
Dublin Institute of Technology partnership expanded
Brian Norton, president of Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), praised the partnership between Purdue and DIT during a visit to West Lafayette this week.
Travel industry monitoring Zika virus outbreak
John Wensveen, head of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University, has been following the Zika virus outbreak, especially as it relates to travel.
What now for the class of 2016: Jim Templeton
Jim Templeton
Class of 2016, Noblesville, Indiana
Payoff: Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic for Emery Air in Rockford, Illinois
Education: Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering technology
Job duties: Perform engine runs, hydraulic servicing, preventative maintenance and many other duties for a fleet of Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
What now for the class of 2016: Eric Simon
Find out the future plans for 2016 professional flight graduate Eric Simon.