Jeffrey A. Griffin, associate professor of computer and information technology, has been appointed interim director of Purdue University’s College of Technology at Kokomo. He will oversee operations at the Kokomo location while a nationwide search is made for a permanent director.
Schaffer to lead Statewide Technology
Andy Schaffer has been appointed associate dean for Statewide Technology at Purdue University. In addition to his responsibilities for the administration of Statewide Technology, Schaffer will lead the reengineering initiative for the nine College of Technology locations across Indiana. Schaffer replaces Duane Dunlap, who has been appointed associate dean for engagement for the college.
Schaffer was previously the director of the College of Technology locations at New Albany, Greensburg, Columbus, and Vincennes.
Swain named director of Richmond location
Michael Swain has been appointed director of Purdue University’s College of Technology at Richmond.
He will oversee operations for the location, which is headquartered in Tom Raper Hall on the Indiana University East campus.
In the news: current economy increases work stress
The Lafayette Journal and Courier talked with Al Crispo, professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, about stress in the work place during extended high unemployment.
"Today, with the economic conditions the way they are, companies are feeling stressed and they are turning it on the employees," he told the paper.
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CGT grad directs award winning "The Girl and the Fox"
Tyler Kupferer, director of award winning short-film “The Girl and the Fox,” says that Purdue experiences such as Martin Jischke's President's Leadership Program and the Digital Cinema Contest gave him the skills to be a successful director.
Kupferer is a 2008 graduate of the computer graphics technology program.
Grant for malware research will help to secure networks
Cory Nguyen, a graduate student in computer and information technology, has received a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. More than 3,000 people applied, but only 200 are chosen each year.
The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and is intended to increase the number of U.S citizens and nationals specializing in science and engineering aimed at military applications. Nguyen received his fellowship in the area of computer and computational sciences for his research in cyber and information security.
Professor, grad student rewarded for excellence in research
Marcus Rogers, a professor in computer and information technology, and Kevin O’Connor, a graduate student in information technology, won awards from the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) in April 2012.
Rogers received a commemorative clock and a plaque for the 2012 Pillar Award for making exceptional efforts to support and grow CERIAS. Rogers contributed service above and beyond what was expected and excelled in research and education.
ProSTAR profiles: Mark Schuver
Mark Schuver, associate director of ProSTAR, has been involved with the college's professional education programs since 2002, making him ProSTAR's most experienced resource. Mark’s first mission was to develop and grow our original Weekend Master’s Program. He also established an in-house program with Rolls-Royce that continues today with its fourth master’s cohort. He also teaches in the College of Technology.