Byung-Cheol “BC” Min and his colleagues are developing an electronic glove (e-glove) that fits over an artificial hand to enhance the prosthetic’s capabilities while appearing more realistic.
Engineering Technology student receives Gilman Scholarship
Kathryn Harville, a senior in mechanical engineering technology, received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.
Construction Management grad assistant named NSF INCLUDES trainee
Candice Sexton, a graduate teaching assistant in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Construction Management Technology, was named one of six national trainees in the NSF INCLUDES (Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science) program.
Modern flight simulators, partnerships might help colleges address need for new pilots
With its modern flight simulators and relationships with aircraft manufacturers, Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology might be well positioned to help the aviation industry address the shortage of qualified pilots.
Techies Today Episode 010: Rosemary Astheimer, Flipping the Classroom
Rosemary Astheimer’s students watch her pre-recorded video lectures before coming to class, allowing for class meetings to be used for active, hands-on learning and problem-solving. Astheimer says the “flipped classroom” method better accommodates different learning styles.
Polytechnic research awards - January 2020
Funded research awards for January 2020. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
How a guitar-building class can teach lessons in manufacturing, STEM and self-worth
February 11 is National Get Out Your Guitar Day. If you’re a Purdue student who doesn’t own a guitar, don’t fret! Purdue Polytechnic’s Mark French teaches a course in which you get to build one. He also leads a national program that teaches teachers how to lead guitar-building courses at their own schools.
Techies Today Episode 009: Mark Zimpfer, Construction Management & Limitless Opportunities
Mark Zimpfer, assistant professor of practice in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Construction Management Technology, talks about the "almost limitless opportunities" for students studying construction management technology and about the construction industry-related YouTube channel he is helping to develop.
Pope Francis invites Engineering Technology professor to discuss climate change
John Sheffield, professor of engineering technology, will meet Pope Francis to discuss sustainable energy and how it might positively affect climate change.
Polytechnic research awards - December 2019
Funded research awards for December 2019.