Twelve #PurduePolytechnic alumni received awards celebrating their noteworthy contributions to Purdue, their industries, and the world of technology as a whole.
PhD fellow earns Purdue Efficiency Award for organizational reforms in construction
Candice Sexton was awarded Purdue University's Efficiency Improvement awards for her systemic efforts in recruiting young women and girls in construction, and for immense support of an NSF entrepreneurial grant project.
USDA grant creates rare three-college collaboration between Polytechnic, Agriculture, Engineering faculty
Purdue Polytechnic's Robert Nawrocki is spearheading a USDA-funded project, incorporating colleagues from Purdue's Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering. This offers a rare opportunity for sponsored research between three distinct colleges at Purdue.
Cummins, Purdue IN-MaC partner to inspire future workforce, bring access to next-gen manufacturing
Cummins has partnered with the Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center at Purdue to create a studio featuring robotics, coding, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing and much more.
From outsider to director: alumna talks Disney animation, lifelong learning, conquering imposter syndrome
Today, Purdue Polytechnic alumna Kaileen Kraemer is in the spotlight. She spoke about her time as a technical director at Disney, working on films from "Zootopia" to "Big Hero 6," and her journey beginning in Purdue's computer graphics technology program.
New student-run digital enterprise group manages engineering projects for clubs across Purdue
Six students have taken on a large-scale task of getting as many engineering-focused clubs as they can manage into their product lifecycle management system. This tech-intensive goal was founded collaboratively by students and faculty in Purdue Polytechnic's digital enterprise systems program.
Second Dean's Lecture features expert in smart manufacturing grand strategy
Our Dean's Lecture Series recently featured Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri, an esteemed scholar in smart and sustainable manufacturing. Rachuri shared invaluable insights on overcoming smart manufacturing challenges, and a vision for U.S. manufacturing strategies. #SmartManufacturing #USManufacturing #DeanLectureSeries
Kao wins NSF grant, studying methods to level playing field in virtual education
Dominic Kao from the Department of Computer and Information Technology recently received early-career funding from the National Science Foundation to conduct a five-year study on stereotyping and bias related to users of digital learning tools.
Standout organizational leadership professor brings talents to Purdue in Indianapolis
Katrenia Reed Hughes has been a firsthand witness to many impressive students over the years, and in her role at the up-and-coming Purdue in Indianapolis, she can continue to foster them through their education as the steady hand she's always been.
'Persistent Pursuit' features Brittany Gallarneau, Boilermaker in flight
The Persistent Pursuit reported on our outstanding alumna, Brittany Gallarneau. “I decided I wanted to fly when I was about 17,” she says. “My dad was my first flight instructor; he taught me while I earned my private pilot’s license.”