"I did not just get a degree," Cheryl Files says, "but a wealth of knowledge and skills that I continue to use and reflect on in my current position." She earned her master's degree in technology (leadership) in May of this year.
Faculty spotlight: Alka Harriger
Alka Harriger, professor of computer and information technology, has been teaching software development courses in the Purdue University Department of Computer and Information Technology since 1982.
What Makes CIT Students Successful
It's no secret that Purdue’s computer and information technology program has an exceptional career placement rate (90%) as well as an above-average starting salary. But what is it that makes CIT graduates so successful?
TechPride event nets $8,500
The 12th annual TechPride Golf Scramble raised $8,500 to support student scholarships in the college.
Class Notes - November 2014
Here's the most recent updates from College of Technology alumni, as submitted through the Purdue Alumni web site.
Klipsch's focus turns from businesses to education
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Education has always been important to Fred Klipsch. It was important in 1964 when, as a Purdue graduate, he was the first in his family to earn a college degree. And it was special in the 1990s when he became part of the Educational Choice Charitable Trust to help fund scholarships for low-income Indiana students
Video highlights computer graphics program in New Albany
Hear from computer graphics technology students and instructors about their degree program at Purdue University's College of Technology in New Albany.
From 3D animation to Web design and film production, the major helps its students be creative and productive.
Professor discusses child safety seats on planes
Tim Ropp, clinical associate professor of aviation technology, talked with Indianapolis' Fox 59 recently for a story about child safety seats and airplanes.
“It is common sense,” one safety advocate told the news reporter. “You’re always going to be safer buckled up.”
Two professors honored for patents
Two College of Technology professors were honored by Purdue Research Foundation at the tenth annual Inventors Recognition Reception Nov. 18.
Faculty spotlight: Baijian Yang
Baijian Yang, associate professor of computer and information technology, received his PhD from Michigan State University with a focus on networking and distributed computing. Before coming to Purdue, he was the computer technology program coordinator for the Department of Technology at Ball State University.
According to Yang, one of the factors that differentiates the Purdue Department of Computer and Information Technology from other computing and IT programs around the nation is its level of intensity.