Justin Brown is no stranger to hard work or to chasing a dream. His dream of running his own successful business has taken him from Colorado ski country to an up-and-coming area of Indianapolis. For the last two years, he has been one of three partners in creating Fountain Square Brewery. He used his background in electrical engineering technology to help automate some of the processes of brewing and bottling for the fledgling brewery.
New Anderson lab will put students closer to career options
Purdue College of Technology, Anderson, will build a classroom and engineering lab in the Anderson Innovation Center to give its students more real-world experience with robotics and automation.
Greg Winkler, director of the Anderson Economic Development Department, said this is a great educational opportunity for students in Anderson and Madison County to see and experience what the latest innovations in technology are capable of doing.
Purdue grad savors special effects, animation
Brandon Clements started early drawing his own comic book panels, fiddling with images on the computer and absorbing movies with explosive special effects — the more sparks, smoke and surprises, the better.
What now for the class of 2014: Derrick Casson
As the College of Technology’s May 2014 graduates complete their time at Purdue, we are profiling a few and finding out their future plans and how they arrived at this point in their lives.
Derrick Casson, Indianapolis, Ind.
Systems support engineer for JP Morgan Chase, Chicago, Ill.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology
New Albany location celebrates commencement
Purdue University will celebrate its 2014 commencement ceremony with 43 graduates through the Purdue College of Technology, New Albany, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The event will take place in the Robinson Theater at Indiana University Southeast.
A high percentage of those graduating with Purdue University degrees have found meaningful employment in the region, according to Andrew Takami who serves as director of Purdue University's College of Technology in New Albany.
What now for the class of 2014: Drew Hopkins
As the College of Technology’s May 2014 graduates complete their time at Purdue, we are profiling a few and finding out their future plans and how they arrived at this point in their lives.
Drew Hopkins, Mexico, Missouri
Software developer for General Motors in Atlanta, Georgia
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology (EET)
Authors of engineering design article honored
Todd Kelley, associate professor of technology leadership and innovation, and his co-author received the 2014 Gerald R. Day Top Peer-Reviewed Article Award from the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association this spring.
The article, which Kelley wrote with Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellow Moira McSpadden, is titled "Engineering Design: Diverse Design Teams to Solve Real-World Problems" and was published in Technology and Engineering Teacher in 2012.
What now for the class of 2014: Carl Zaderej
As the College of Technology’s May 2014 graduates complete their time at Purdue, we are profiling a few and finding out their future plans and how they arrived at this point in their lives.
Carl Zaderej, South Bend, Indiana
Textron Integrated Supply Chain Leadership Development program
College of Technology, Anderson commencement set for May 17
Purdue University College of Technology, Anderson will award degrees during spring commencement at the Flagship Enterprise Center, 2705 Enterprise Drive, Anderson, IN 46013 on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m.
The Class of 2014 consists of 10 graduates; seven will participate in the ceremony.
New degree program: technology leadership and innovation
With a focus on globalization and entire technology systems, the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation has restructured its curriculum.