For a second year, a company created by information technology students in the College of Technology has provided the wireless network for vendors and students at Purdue's Industrial Roundtable, the largest student-run job fair in the nation.
Challenge Systems was created in 2012 by graduate and undergraduate students and a professor to help customers handle high demands on wireless and mobile networks.
Bryan Hubbard has been appointed head of the Department of Building Construction Management within Purdue University’s College of Technology, effective September 16.
A five-year faculty member within the department, he has taught courses in estimating, mechanical/electrical systems and industrial construction.
The Purdue University College of Technology leads the nation in several categories of the 2012 Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology Colleges, published by ASEE.
Among 99 institutions that offer engineering technology programs, the College of Technology topped several categories during 2011-12:
John H. Mott is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University. He is one of the instructors in the online aviation management program. In addition to his vast industry experience, which provides great perspective in his classes, he is interested in researching and improving distance learning initiatives.
Mark McKinney graduated from the MS in Leadership program in May 2013. We asked him to reflect on his experiences leading up to and throughout the program.
From assisting the Air Force with the design of a portable heavy lift device to prototyping an entrepreneur’s seat belt “Buckle Buddies,” seniors in the mechanical and electrical engineering technology programs are being asked to solve industry problems as part of their yearlong capstone experience.
Three Purdue Aviation students were honored Sept. 4 by Able Flight, an organization committed to helping people with disabilities learn to fly:
Tamara Dizon, a senior majoring in computer graphics technology, created the special logo for the College of Technology 50th anniversary celebration. The circle logo incorporates Purdue’s Old Gold and black color palette with a large “50” and a celebratory feel.
“I see a circle as a symbol of unity because it doesn’t have edges,” Dizon said. “It worked well with the 50 and the font.”
