Trimble Technology Lab is “heritage and future” for Purdue Polytechnic, university's construction programs

The multi-billion dollar Trimble Inc. joined its new partners at Purdue Polytechnic for the launch of the Trimble Technology Lab, which has proven to be productive both for new research and student work right from the start. Read on to hear remarks from President Chiang, Purdue Polytechnic's Dean Daniel Castro and others.

Guitar made from Mackey floor, crafted by Polytechnic student, auctioned for nearly $11K at Purdue vs. IU

Gryphon Mawhorter from Purdue Polytechnic's guitar lab returns with his latest creation: a guitar made of the old basketball court from Mackey Arena. An auction for the item will begin at the Purdue vs. IU men's basketball game, and will support the guitar lab's continued success.

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LEADERS FROM DAY ONE.

Our interdisciplinary department fosters the integration of technology across Organizational Leadership (OL), Human Resource Development (HRD), and Engineering-Technology Teacher Education (ETTE).

Our graduates are visionary thinkers sought after by employers for their skillful navigation of the intricate relationship between technology, innovation, and human dynamics. Whether as project managers, product developers, corporate trainers, or high school teachers, our alumni confidently embrace roles that catalyze progress and transformation.

Embark with us on the journey to master technology leadership, where possibilities abound, and impact transcends boundaries.

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

Organizational Leadership Major at Purdue

Organizations

Organizational Leadership (OL)

  • Discover your style of leadership
  • Lead high-performing teams
  • Transform organizations and ecosystems  

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Engineering-Technology Teacher Education Major at Purdue

Education

Engineering-Technology Teacher Education (ETTE)

  • Lead the future of STEM education
  • Hands-on project based learning
  • 100% job placement

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Human Resource Development Major at Purdue

Business

Human Resource Development (HRD)

  • High Earning Potential
  • Professional Certification Eligibility
  • Innovative Learning Approaches

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MINORS AND CERTIFICATES

Design and Innovation Minor 

Bring ideas to life from idea formation to functional prototype. 

Organizational Leadership Minor 

Understand leadership principles and how organizations operate. 

Teaching Secondary Education Computational Thinking Certificate 

Earn skills to teach students in grades 7-12 the principles of CT and CS. 

 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

On-Campus

Masters of STEM Education Leadership

Master STEM education technology leadership and innovation.

Ph.D. in Technology 

Conduct cutting edge research and teach at leading universities around the world with a Ph.D. in Technology 

Online

MS Organizational Leadership

Flexible online program for busy professionals.

Doctor of Technology 

The D. Tech. is the first degree of its kind in a tier-one research university and is 100% online.

Student Stories

“A catalyst for change”: First-generation student at Polytechnic shares experience

Suzy Meh, a first-generation college student at Purdue Polytechnic, shares her perspective as the first person in her family to take steps in higher education.

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TLI Students Lead Change and Create Success

As a student in Purdue University's Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation, you'll develop the leadership and communication skills you'll need to lead change and create success.

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TRAILS

Jenny Blackburn shares her injection molded fishing lure, an activity that she learned from TRAILS, a National Science Foundation project that is bringing together high school Biology or Agriculture (life science), and Engineering/ Technology Education teachers through integrated STEM professional development experiences. Read more about TRAILS and the impact on all students.

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Live Q&A with TLI Faculty and Students - March 5, 2024

Watch the live broadcast for admitted students to Organizational Leadership or Human Resource Development. Panelists discuss the degree programs, double majoring, plans of study, and balancing studies with being a Purdue student.

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FEATURED FACULTY

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Professor & Director, Purdue HRD VR Lab

IN THE NEWS

To our Purdue Polytechnic in New Albany's newly graduated class: Congratulations, your hard work has paid off!

Hayley Grisez, a 2023 graduate of Engineering Technology Teacher Education coached students to first place at the high school-level evGrand Prix World Championship.

Our alumni are achieving amazing things at Purdue and beyond! Read about how Zach and Mike coached a high school team to worldwide success:

Purdue Polytechnic in Anderson was recently recognized for its 40-year anniversary as a Madison County Chamber member.

Congratulations are in order to Nathan Mentzer and the incredible research team behind HyFlex:

Our Technology, Leadership and Innovation department debuts a new podcast, featuring a conversation with alumnus Greg Kelley who has spearheaded new tech and processes in industry since...

Capture 3D, Zeiss ScanBox gift delivers on cross-college collaboration, increases students' workforce readiness

Purdue Polytechnic faculty and executives gathered with representatives from Capture 3D/Zeiss, Howmet Aerospace and with peers in the industrial engineering program at Purdue to celebrate the recent installation of a Zeiss ScanBox 5120, a large machine that allows facilities to scan manufactured parts for comparison with their “perfect’’ digital versions. The ScanBox resides within the “Build @ Scale” lab, marking the first instance of cross-pollination in a physical teaching space between Purdue Polytechnic and the College of Engineering since Dudley and Lambertus Halls were dedicated.

Purdue Polytechnic Career Fair

Students earning degrees in one of the 30+ majors in Purdue University’s Polytechnic college gain unmatched hands-on, practical knowledge and real-world experience. Our graduates are tech-savvy problem solvers with the ability to think critically and work collaboratively in technology-driven careers.

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Purdue Polytechnic Career Fair

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

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