Thirty-three teams of engineering technology seniors completed a yearlong industry-sponsored capstone course during finals week with a public poster session highlighting their projects.
Open house will show off renovations in two Knoy Hall labs
As a yearlong senior capstone project, students in MFET 48000 (Project Planning for Integration) collaborated with industry partners to design and build the Purdue Integrated Process Educational System (PIPES) in the Automated Manufacturing Center, Knoy 258.
Coming soon: a transformed first-year program
Starting this fall, first-year students in the college will experience stronger connections between their majors and humanities courses.
Fang selected for ASME Advanced Manufacturing Fellowship
Maureen Fang, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering technology, is the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Fellow for ASME.
Fang began her year-long term in January, and she is based at the Youngstown, Ohio, headquarters of the America Makes innovation center.
Jeppesen to provide pilot training materials to Purdue
Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, will supply Purdue University’s leading aviation program with professional pilot training materials through a new agreement designed to prepare the next generation of student pilots taking to the skies.
Umberger appointed associate dean for engagement
Geanie Umberger has been appointed associate dean for engagement in the College of Technology and clinical professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation.
Rogers named Computer and Information Technology department head
Marcus Rogers, Ph.D., has been appointed head of the Department of Computer and Information Technology. Rogers, whose appointment will be effective May 1, has been serving as interim department head since July 2014.
New aerospace Research Park will benefit students, research
The creation of the Purdue Research Park Aerospace District means expanded educational opportunities for Aviation Technology students and faculty.
CIT team wins Boiler Mini-Accelerator Competition
Spotter, a startup founded by two students in the Department of Computer and Information Technology, took top honors and $5,000 during "Demo Day" at the second annual Boiler Mini-Accelerator Competition.
Purdue, Republic Airways create innovative partnership
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Purdue University have entered into an agreement to launch an innovative new partnership.