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In the news: Purdue program focuses on safety
The recent crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 reminds professional flight students in Purdue’s College of Technology that safety is of utmost importance during their time in the air.
Two news reports this week sought input from students and faculty in the Department of Aviation Technology to provide some perspective to the accident.
Advanced Aviation Analytics Institute for Research
The Advanced Aviation Analytics Institute for Research (A³IR- CORE), a University-level Center of Research Excellence that resides in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, is focused on the dual mission of solving industry problems and providing educational experiences for students by actively involving both graduate and undergraduate student researchers working closely with faculty mentors in a highly-collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
In the news: Computer graphics professors assist in memories project
Professors John Finnegan and Richard Kopp are helping to archive digital stories from tornado victims in southern Indiana as part of a larger project to preserve memories and help those impacted in their long-term recovery.
Clark, Washington and Jefferson counties in Indiana were hit by tornadoes March 2, 2012.
External funding for May 2013
During May 2013, the College of Technology received external funding that totaled $341,896.78.
Faculty who received funding (all are principal investigators unless otherwise noted) were:
Class project focuses on Indianapolis 500 security
by Hunter Musselman, aviation graduate student
Signing up for a Maymester course focused on Large Event Security Management was a no-brainer. I have an aviation-oriented background that is fixated on security, and my family and friends have had several race day experiences at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).
In the news: firefighting robot tested in Illinois fire
Researchers in the Department of Computer and Information Technology got their first look at their firefighting robot at work in a real firefighting situation Thursday (June 20).
They confirmed that its size and remote-controlled nature make it very helpful in dangerous situations. And they also found some flaws that will need to be addressed.
Researchers involved in the project include lead Eric Matson, Eric Dietz, and Anthony Smith.
Read more and see video in local news coverage:
In the news: Indiana companies sought for technology adoption partnerships
The Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center - IN-MaC - is accepting applications for its initial program involving technology adoption.
Led by Purdue's colleges of Technology and Engineering and Krannert School of Management, IN-MaC works to attract, retain and grow high-value manufacturing industries in Indiana.
Operating 1937 DC-3 to be displayed at Purdue June 24
The oldest Douglas DC-3 airplane still flying, the Flagship Detroit DC-3, will be on display at the Purdue University Airport June 24-25.
The Purdue University community is invited to the airport between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m, Monday, June 24, to tour the airplane and learn firsthand about its important history.