Come to class, build a guitar. In Purdue Polytechnic, a college that strongly emphasizes hands-on learning, is it any wonder that Professor Mark French’s “guitar lab” course is a student favorite?
Polytechnic researchers collaborate to create framework for human-robot teamwork at construction sites
An interdisciplinary team of Purdue Polytechnic researchers received National Science Foundation (NSF) funding to study how teams of humans and robots will work together at construction sites. The team hopes the NSF grant will serve as the foundation for years of collaborative research to improve the efficiency and scalability of human-robot teams in constrained and complex construction workplaces.
Disney connections: Purdue alum keeps “Pandora – The World of Avatar” flying
Angel Price, senior manager of engineering services at Walt Disney World Resort, dreamed of a career in the entertainment industry working in special effects. She found her way into our Mechanical Engineering Technology major and then to an internship at Disney — leading to a full-time career after graduating in 2007. Today, Angel leads a team of over 90 people at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, including engineers, mechanics, ride show technicians, computer experts and others.
CGT professor, colleagues awarded $7.5M NSF Center of Excellence grant for science gateways
An effort to facilitate collaboration and research related to cyberinfrastructure (CI) has been awarded $7.5 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The effort was conceived by a national team of researchers including Purdue Polytechnic’s Paul Parsons.
Seigfried-Spellar receives Purdue Jefferson Award
Purdue Polytechnic’s Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar has been named a recipient of Purdue’s 2023 Jefferson Award.
Unmanned aerial systems student discovers a love for flight outside of the cockpit
When a childhood medical issue with his eyesight delayed his plan to become an airplane pilot, Hudson Tsang learned there’s more than one way to fly. He discovered that Purdue Polytechnic’s unmanned aerial systems major is a perfect fit.
Scholarship enables student to pursue construction management degree
A new partnership with a national college outreach and youth leadership development organization gave Purdue Polytechnic's Nah’Shon Williams, who is majoring in construction management technology, the chance to become a Boilermaker. Williams and 10 other first-year students were selected for scholarships thanks to their academic and leadership potential.
Munguia receives Special Boilermaker Award
Purdue Polytechnic’s Toni Munguia was named a recipient of the 2022 Special Boilermaker Award for her dedication to Purdue. The award honors Purdue faculty and staff members who have contributed significantly to improving the quality of life and/or the betterment of the educational experience for a substantial number of Purdue students.
Engineering Technology researchers, colleagues create patent-pending method to embed sensors in 3D-printed parts
Purdue Polytechnic’s Brittany Newell and Jose Garcia-Bravo and their colleagues created a novel wet-mixing method that allows for embedding sensors within the structure of 3D-printed parts. Their patent-pending method will aid industry in manufacturing functional parts.
Sheffield receives Purdue’s outstanding leadership in globalization award
Purdue Polytechnic’s John Sheffield was named a winner of Purdue’s 2022 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award.