The careers of Technology graduates can help place the discipline in context.
By Kim Medaris Delker
Technology is one of modern language’s most-used words. It also is one of the most vague and least understood.
Merriam-Webster defines “technology” as “the practical application of knowledge, especially in a particular area,” but that definition leaves a lot open to interpretation.
Technology graduates have a lot to offer a wide range of employers, and the extended forecast looks bright.
Indiana's Department of Workforce Development publishes “Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs.” U.S. News and Money Magazine track the 100 Best Jobs. There is even a list for the Top 10 companies college students want to work for (and Technology graduates do!).
Opportunities for innovation and improvement abound on the Purdue University campus. That is true for students, for faculty and staff, and definitely for an academic unit like the College of Technology.
Over its 49-year history, the College of Technology has been many things, depending on industry needs of the time and on the vision of the administration.As the college is poised to celebrate its 50th anniversary, these stories take a deeper look at the College of Technology through one specific lens: jobs.
"We need more girl power in the power industry," said one student. "Women in technology rock!" exclaimed an administrator. "It's everyone's responsibility to take action (women included)!" added a graduate student.
George Jebran, a Fulbright student from Syria, wrote the following letter to Purdue President Mitch Daniels as he was preparing to graduate with a master's degree in aviation and aerospace management May 10.
The letter garnered him a meeting and photo opp with President Daniels as well as a presidential tweet (posted below Jebran's letter).
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Dear President Daniels,
College of Technology faculty and staff were honored at the end of the academic year for their years of service at Purdue University. Honorees were:
The Purdue University Faculty Awards Convocation recognizes faculty for international and national honors, teaching excellence and years of service.
Five College of Technology faculty were recognized for awards and honors.
Purdue's graduate students were honored April 23 at the 15th Annual Celebration of Graduate Teaching Excellence.
The Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award is the highest honor Purdue gives to a graduate student. Selected students must show excellence in mentoring and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, and have proven leadership and accomplishments outside of the classroom in service and outreach as well as scholarly presentations and publications.
College of Technology recipients of the award were:
Purdue professors will help area high school student leaders develop leadership skills during the first Purdue Summer Leadership Institute June 11-13.
