By Steven Lincoln Senior Writer/Editor, College of Technology
DoE blog post highlights SIPs panels
The U.S. Department of Energy is also blogging about several aspects of the 2011 event. Here is an article about structural insulated panels (SIPs), which the Purdue IN_Home uses to create efficient insulation and less energy waste. Read the full blog post.
So what IS the Solar Decathlon, anyway?
By Steven Lincoln College of Technology Senior Writer/Editor
In the News: CGT student assists with local arts resource
It's now easier for art to reach students -- or students to reach art -- with a new website unveiled Friday afternoon (Sept. 16).
In the News: New Albany enrollment grows
Enrollment at the College of Technology in New Albany increased by 5.2 percent from last fall, which brought its overall head count to 261 students. Andy Schaffer, director of the location, said enrollment growth has been steady over the last four years. Read more from the Clark County News and Tribune.
Bringing the Midwest to our nation's capital
The INhome team has successfully brought the Midwest to Washington, D.C. ... literally. The truck arrived today mid day and is now currently starting the building process on site at the National Mall. Our team, although having a rather long trip to Washington, is excited to begin the competition. Recap since beginning of trip on Monday, September 12th 2011:
Two receive Good to Great awards for NSF grants
Dean Gary Bertoline honored two faculty with the Good to Great Awards during the monthly Dean's Forum Sept. 9. Recipients were:
Getting to Know Eric Matson
Eric Matson, assistant professor of computer and information technology, joined the Purdue faculty in 2008, the same year he completed his Ph.D. in computer science and engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Prior to his appointment in the College of Technology, Matson was a lecturer in computer science in engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and he spent 14 years in industry “doing anything from software engineer to director of information systems.”