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.”
In the News: student wins first Pro Stock race
Congratulations to Hector Arana, a mechanical engineering technology (MET) major at the New Albany location, who recently won his first Pro Stock Motorcycle race. Read more from Lucas Oil. (photo courtesy of LucasOil.com)
In the News: Purdue Alumnus features Solar Decathlon team
An extensive article on the Purdue Solar Decathlon team appears in the September/October 2011 issue of the Purdue Alumnus. The story starts on page 22. Read more.
In the News: Solar Decathlon entries featured on MNN
The Mother Nature Network Web site recently included write-ups about each of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 entries, including Purdue's. This link takes you to the Purdue feature; you can then read about the other entries as well.