Many students and faculty do not know much about the BCM competition teams that have thrived for so long at the University. Recently, the Residential Construction Team has made it a goal to move back up the ranks at the annual NAHB competiion.
WICM projects help Girl Scouts
Women in Construction Management (WICM) is a student-led organization in the BCM department that promotes careers for women in the construction industry through educational opportunities, social networking and community service.
Purdue student to serve as Indiana’s first student ambassador for entrepreneurship and innovation
Ian Hamilton, a computer graphics technology senior at Purdue’s College of Technology, has been named the first Student Ambassador for entrepreneurship and innovation for Purdue and the State of Indiana.
ECET professor saves the race
When Cub Scout Pack 3338’s Pinewood Derby Timing system failed, they turned to Jeff Richardson, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering technology, for help.
The 386 computer that ran the DOS-based Pinewood Derby timing system failed, which put the annual event in jeopardy for 2013. Richardson volunteered to build a new timing system. He came up with new drag-strip style starting lights, a new IR timing system and a scoring tower.
In the News: Top identity thief sleuth offers tips
One of the nation's top cybersecurity experts and a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology, says the new movie "Identity Thief" may be funny, but protecting your identity from theft doesn't have to be so difficult or dangerous.
Administrative appointments, Feb. 2013
James Mohler, Ph.D., has been appointed associate dean for academic affairs and diversity for the College of Technology. He had been serving in the position on an interim basis since the fall of 2011. He is also a professor of computer graphics technology. He earned his bachelor's degree in technical graphics, his master of science in technology and his doctorate in education, all from Purdue University.
Hardwired for Success is theme for 2013 Tech Week
The success of students, faculty and alumni will be showcased during the seventh annual Tech Week hosted by Purdue’s College of Technology. Events are planned Feb. 23-March 1, 2013.
In the news: Ping-Pong balls faster than speed of sound
Mark French, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology, and two of his Ph.D. students have created a supersonic Ping-Pong gun that can shoot a Ping-Pong ball at Mach 1.2 (about 915 miles per hour).
External funding for December 2012
During December 2012, the College of Technology received external funding that totaled $234,900.
Faculty who received funding (all are principal investigators unless otherwise noted) were:
Faculty, staff accolades for February 2013
Jose Garcia, Ph.D., assistant professor of engineering technology at the College of Technology at Kokomo, has received a $5,000 grant to build a hybrid wind power drivetrain simulator. Students will be able to study concepts in mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and control with the simulator. The grant was provided by the National Fluid Power Association.