Robert Herrick will receive the 2014 ASEE James H. McGraw Award during the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Indianapolis in June 2014. The Robert A. Hoffer Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology, Herrick is being recognized for his many distinguished accomplishments and outstanding service in engineering technology education.
Sadowski named ASEE fellow
Mary Sadowski, dean of Purdue Extended Campus and professor of computer graphics technology, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). She will be recognized at the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Indianapolis in June 2014.
Benhart named AGC Educator of the Year
Brad Benhart has been named Educator of the Year by the AGC Education and Research Foundation. Benhart, a clinical assistant professor and assistant head of the Department of Building Construction Management, is a faculty advisor to the Associated General Contractors student chapter at Purdue University.
Koch named MCAA Educator of the Year
Daphene Koch has been named Educator of the Year by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). Koch, an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Management, is faculty advisor to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Indiana student chapter at Purdue University.
Cox's graphics work moves the world forward
Perry Cox finishes what he starts.
After creating an outreach presentation for high school students interested in Purdue's College of Technology as the capstone for his bachelor's degree in computer graphics technology (CGT), Perry chose to continue his studies — and his outreach — with a master's degree in the program.
Faculty to share IMPACT experiences at CIE conference
Eight College of Technology instructors will be featured speakers at "The Changing Classroom Symposium", hosted by the Center for Instructional Excellence March 26-27.
The conference focuses on faculty members' methods and experiences in transforming their teaching methods to meet 21st-century students' needs.
Christopher Swan
Chris began his career in aviation as the director of maintenance for Gunlock Trucking in Plymouth, Indiana. In 1982, he joined the United States Air Force and spent the next two years serving his country. After discharge in 1984, Chris and James Bowers (’81 alumnus) opened a fixed-base operation, Sierra Aviation, in Knox, Indiana. Sierra Aviation offered flight instruction, aircraft rental, charters, and aircraft maintenance services.
John Derucki
As a young man, John Derucki started working in his father-in- law’s engineering firm and discovered his future career path. His positive experience at the engineering firm reassured him the College of Technology at Purdue University was the best place for him. It wasn’t until he met Dr. Dorsey Moss that he knew building construction management would be his program of choice within the College of Technology.
Jack Calhoun
Jack Calhoun is senior advisor at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, where he works with clients in the areas of consumer products, apparel, fashion, and luxury.
Randal Sergesketter
For over 20 years, Randy Sergesketter has provided leadership at John Deere through a variety of positions during his impressive tenure with the company. He joined John Deere during his time at Purdue as a summer trainee in 1980 and worked as a floor supervisor at Harvester Works. After graduation, he returned to Harvester Works and progressed through a variety of manufacturing, engineering, and management positions. In addition, Randy has held management positions in four factories, three equipment divisions, and at the corporate headquarters.