The 13 flight simulators at Purdue's Holleman-Niswonger Simulator Center teach students to fly several planes using strikingly realistic equipment.
From the director's chair (March 2013)
As I was walking this noon for lunch, the temperature was roughly 28 degrees with a brisk west to east wind. Even though I had my gloves on and my coat collar up, it didn’t seem as cold to me as the temperature might suggest. Perhaps it was the sun beating down or perhaps it was the budding of the tree I walked by, but in the end it felt like spring was right around the corner.
Webinars planned to discuss fall 2013 programs
ProSTAR will host webinars in April highlighting programs that will begin Fall 2013.
Webinar #1: Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 p.m. (EDT) – 100% Online Degrees
- Aviation Management
- Information Technology Project Management
Webinar #2: Monday, April 8, 5:00 p.m. (EDT) - Building Construction Management
Webinar #3: Wednesday, April 24, 4:00 p.m. (EDT) – Weekend Master’s Degrees
Lybrook instrumental in Leadership cohort
Daniel L. Lybrook not only was instrumental in creating our Weekend Master of Science program for Leadership, but also has taught multiple courses in the program for every cohort. When not helping ProSTAR, Lybrook is an associate professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation. He is a pure Boilermaker, having earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Purdue University.
Innovation magazine wins ADDY award
The Spring 2012 edition of Innovation magazine, the College of Technology's publication for alumni and friends, won a Silver ADDY Award from North Central Indiana's American Advertising Federation.
The award is for publication design of a magazine. Julie Sadler of Purdue's Office of Marketing and Media has been Innovation's graphic designer for six years. The publication was redesigned in 2011.
The 2013 Innovation magazine is in the design stage now and will be mailed later this spring.
MET major helps University save money on energy
Johnny Frisco’s work and recommendations are saving Purdue University money from reduced energy usage.
Frisco, a mechanical engineering technology major from Indianapolis, has worked for the Energy and Engineering Services division of the Office of Physical Facilities since May 2012.
As a student intern, he is charged with diagnosing problems and finding solutions to issues related to indoor air quality, HVAC systems or indoor plumbing.
Women in Technology sit to take a stand
An empty red chair will beckon to students, faculty and staff in Knoy Hall March 5, urging them to reflect on the role of women in technology.
As part of the national Sit With Me campaign, Purdue’s Women in Technology student organization will embrace the slogan “sometimes you have to sit to take a stand” and invite others to offer insights about women in technology.
Women and men are invited to share their thoughts between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 5 in the Knoy Hall lobby.
College joins national effort to increase number of women in technology, computing
Purdue’s College of Technology has joined NCWIT Pacesetters, a fast-track program that seeks to radically increase the number of women in technology and computing.
Explore our graduate degrees for the working professional
The Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) continues to expand its offering of master's degrees for working professionals. Seven programs are accepting applications for Fall 2013, including a new focus on biometrics.