Funded research awards for March 2020.
Polytechnic professor’s online class ‘deconstructs’ home makeover shows
Mark Zimpfer, assistant professor of practice in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Construction Management Technology, helped his students adapt to remote learning by incorporating detailed videos of construction projects from the Internet.
IN-MaC, Honda partner to increase enthusiasm for next-generation manufacturing
The Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) and Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) have partnered to create the HMIN Drives Dreams Pathway (HDDP) IN-MaC Design and Innovation Studio in Greensburg, Ind.
Indoor gardening gets high-tech makeover from Polytechnic grads
Today’s victory gardens are getting a high-tech makeover with a home appliance created by two Purdue Polytechnic graduates.
Engineering technology, construction management students win second place in Solar Decathlon
Engineering technology and construction management technology students worked together to win second place in the Elementary School category at the Solar Decathlon Design Challenge.
Hands receives Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award
Nicole Hands received Purdue’s Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award.
"YouTube sensation" Polytechnic professor's videos reach 7M views
Mark French makes science fun through 370-plus videos that have been collectively viewed more than 7 million times.
Duval-Couetil named a Department of Energy ambassador
Nathalie Duval-Couetil was named one of 12 new ambassadors to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative.
Virtual food drive supports 16 Indiana counties
Instead of gathering food donations as faculty, staff and students work and study remotely, eight major academic units at Purdue are sponsoring a virtual food drive.
Polytechnic professor leads Purdue effort to produce medical supplies
Purdue Polytechnic’s Nate Hartman is leading a volunteer group of 40 faculty and staff throughout the University to produce medical supplies for Indiana hospitals, including safety glasses and face shields. They’re also developing an improved design for N95 respirators that can be easily disinfected.