The Center for Technology Development, headquartered in the College of Technology, connects Purdue researchers with industrial partners to produce technology that addresses real-world, 21st-century problems.
The center's current projects involve optimizing overseas shipping processes and industrial energy management.
The shipping project has resulted in software that allows companies to determine the cheapest and most efficient way to ship irregularly shaped items overseas.
Purdue’s online master’s degree focused on information technology-project management (ITPM) was recently ranked #6 in online project management degrees by the web site BestMastersPrograms.org.
The ITPM degree is offered by the Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) through the Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR). Both entities are part of Purdue’s College of Technology.
Jon R. Padfield is an adjunct faculty member for the College of Technology. He has taught courses in statistics, quality and productivity, project management, global technology, and business strategy for ProSTAR’s Weekend Master’s Program since 2009.
As much as we thought this winter would never end, it now appears a break in the weather and warmer temperatures will prevail. Just like the weather, in ProSTAR we have an annual cycle of events and activities. January through April is our heaviest marketing period. During this time we solidify our potential program offerings for the upcoming fall semester and begin to get the word out.
A team of Purdue University students competing for this year's Hult Prize and $1 million in startup capital was named a global regional finalist. Their next round of competition is March 7-8 in Boston.
Purdue College of Technology, Anderson has partnered with Women in Manufacturing to form a student-led group. The purpose is to educate young women about the possibilities associated with careers in manufacturing-related industries.
The College of Technology is leading Purdue University's efforts as partner in a new advanced manufacturing institute focused on digital manufacturing.
The creation of the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University has eliminated administrative barriers and created more opportunities for students and faculty alike.
During January 2014, the College of Technology received external funding totaling $1,404,496.58.
Faculty who received funding (all are principal investigators unless otherwise noted) were:
