If it involves combating digital crime -- whether it's analyzing major cases, assisting local, state and federal investigations, or training current and future cyber forensics professionals -- it's a good bet Marcus Rogers is involved.
BCM students at NAHB competition
A six-student team is competing today (Feb. 3) in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Residential Construction Management Competition in Las Vegas. The competition is being held in conjunction with the NAHB International Builders Show.
Exponent features parallel programming course
From the Purdue Exponent:
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Graduate students at Purdue have been learning a coding technique that will help them land top-tier jobs once they graduate.
Purdue to host regional Phoenix Contact Nanoline Contest
Purdue University will be host the second annual regional competition of the Phoenix Contact Nanoline Contest February 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Professor expects more retailer security breaches
Sam Liles, associate professor of computer and information technology, talked with rtv6 in Indianapolis (ABC) about the most recent announcements concerning possible retailer security breaches.
He reminds viewers " … there is inherently risk involved in all of the convenience that we have." At the same time, he says, cybersecurity risks aren't the only risks consumers face.
Burbank helping open more doors for students
Ken Burbank, head of the School of Engineering Technology, is the first profile in a new monthly feature from the Office of the Provost about department heads across campus.
Beckwith honored for community involvement
Kenneth Beckwith, a senior building construction management (BCM) major, will be honored Jan. 30 as the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce 2013-14 Community Activity Recognition Award winner.
Professor discusses Purdue's emergency response
Eric Dietz, professor of computer and information technology and director of the Purdue Homeland Security Institute, was featured on two news broadcasts Jan. 23 regarding Purdue University's response to a shooting on campus Jan. 21.
He provided a favorable analysis of the University's response and discussed his work with other institutions to improve their planning and response capabilities.
CUDA Teaching Center offers cutting-edge skills to grad students
Graduate students at Purdue University are learning the latest in parallel programming, and that experience is helping them find good jobs after graduation.
“I was lucky to have graduates at DreamWorks, Adobe, Microsoft, and television stations,” said Bedrich Benes, associate professor of computer graphics technology and leader of the CUDA Teaching Center at Purdue. “Some of this year’s students have secured job offers already, in part because of the valuable experience they get in this course.”
Sky Dancer glider will improve student flight skills
Fred and Barbara Fehsenfeld were on campus Jan. 14 to help unveil their gift to the College of Technology and the Department of Aviation Technology: a Pipistrel Sinus glider. The glider will be named Sky Dancer and will usher in a new era of glider instruction for Purdue professional flight students.