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.
Interest in ProSTAR programs is high
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.
Purdue grad students compete for $1 million Hult Prize
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.
Women in Manufacturing Chapter Kickoff Luncheon (Anderson)
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.
Event Location:
Flagship Commons - Anderson
Date:
Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 12:00pm
Technology leads project to improve Defense supply chain
The College of Technology is leading Purdue University's efforts as partner in a new advanced manufacturing institute focused on digital manufacturing.
School of Engineering Technology will spark collaborations
The creation of the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University has eliminated administrative barriers and created more opportunities for students and faculty alike.
External funding for January 2014
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:
Imagine, Create, Experience 2014 Tech Week
The 8th annual Tech Week, a celebration of and for Purdue’s College of Technology, will take place Feb. 22-28, 2014.
The week begins with a College of Technology team competing in the annual Rube Goldberg competition and concludes with two events honoring successful alumni.
The theme for the week, which mirrors the college’s 50th anniversary theme, is “Imagine. Create. Experience.”
The week’s events include:
Takami reflects on first year, eyes future of New Albany location
Andrew Takami, one year after becoming director of Purdue College of Technology, New Albany, was featured in a recent issue of the News and Tribune, which serves southeast Indiana.
3-D printers available to COT students in new lab
A new 3-D printing lab in Knoy Hall of Technology will showcase its capabilities during an open house Feb. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The BoilerMaker Lab, in Knoy 155, houses 10 MakerBot Replicator 2 printers and one Replicator 2x printer.