Erika Healy, Hammond, Indiana
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I’m very people-oriented. I want to be a sales engineer. I’m going to sell parts and make a bigger impact with customers because I’ll have the knowledge of the systems, integration and automation. I can stand out among my competition. The Thirst Project at Purdue is also a big passion of mine. We are raising awareness and funds to help solve the global water crisis. I would like to start a non-profit someday to end it.
Kenneth Beckwith, Kokomo, Indiana
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My goal is to have my own company, to hire BCM students, and to use my expertise to give back to Habitat for Humanity. I enjoy community service and using my expertise to help other people.
Malcolm Malone, Gary, Indiana
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I want to open my own MRO (maintenance repair operation) and help out some kids back at home and help rebuild my city. I was given an opportunity to learn some things, and I want to give people the same opportunity that I got. It shouldn’t just stop with me. I’ll have my Airframe and Powerplant certificate, showing that I know what’s going on. I’ll also have to get some type of business degree or background, that way I’ll know how to run my business financially.
Kevin Crombie, Chesapeake, Virginia
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Emily Peed-Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is taking another step forward to evolve how guests experience Disney Parks, and College of Technology alumnus Scott Rench is leading the way. He and his team will use technology to make it easier than ever for guests to make the most of their Walt Disney World visit. Their goal? To create more magic by integrating a complex suite of new tools and technologies
A College of Technology partnership with a Peruvian university is expanding from annual exchange trips to the creation of a new engineering curriculum.
In January 2012, the leaders of TECSUP asked the College of Technology to help them create a new university, focused on applied engineering, that would help South American residents complete their five-year engineering degrees. The new University of Engineering and Technology will be known as UTEC.
The College of Technology has a new Web site, launched on July 15. In addition to a new look and a more robust structure, it is designed to be viewed on any platform -- desktop, mobile phone or tablet.
The other big change is the structure of the information. It is more degree focused, providing faster information to prospective and current students about their academic interests and requirements.
Other features include:
Students at Purdue's College of Technology at South Bend will soon have the opportunity to complete industry-sponsored senior projects for companies in the Michiana community.
Several new faculty and staff join the College of Technology this fall or started their new positions earlier in the year. They include:
