Purdue’s Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence has selected a project by Dominic Kao, Dawn Laux and Ida Ngambeki for the 2020 Research Project Grant for Assistant Professors.
Purdue Airport staff transform glider into airplane, then back to glider
Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology collaborated with aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and the Federal Aviation Administration to convert a glider aircraft into an airplane to provide flight training to disabled, would-be pilots.
Voyles awarded Daniel C. Lewis Professorship
Richard Voyles has been named the Daniel C. Lewis Professor in Purdue Polytechnic.
Elliott appointed head of Dept. of Technology Leadership & Innovation
Purdue Polytechnic’s Steve Elliott was appointed head of the Dept. of Technology Leadership & Innovation.
Polytechnic research awards - April 2020
Funded research awards for April 2020.
Undergrads research lifestyle habits for collegiate pilots, foundational game theory, Lyme disease instances in cities
Purdue Polytechnic students are researching collegiate pilots’ lifestyle habits, foundational game theory and Lyme disease instances in cities.
Polytechnic professor honored as Advisor of the Year
Greg Strimel, assistant professor of engineering/technology teacher education, was recognized by Purdue Student Life as Advisor of the Year for his work with TEECA (Technology Engineering Education Collegiate Association).
Volunteers sought to cut, sew isolation gowns
Volunteers are needed to cut and sew isolation gowns made of Tyvek, a synthetic, waterproof material, for healthcare workers and first responders.
Polytechnic faculty, staff awarded, recognized
Faculty and staff in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute were recognized in May for their achievements during the 2019-2020 academic year.
First-year Polytechnic student honored as Emerging Leader
Hayley Grisez, a rising sophomore studying engineering/technology teacher education (ETTE), was honored with Purdue Student Life’s Emerging Leader award.