Ethan Sneider, the first graduate of Purdue’s fully online Doctor of Technology (D.Tech.) program, earned his degree while stationed in Hawaii and Qatar with the Air Force.
Bechtel streamlines manufacturing processes with digital library
Knowing the types of machines available at Bechtel Innovation Design Center and being familiar with how they work is fundamental to Purdue students’ projects; however, becoming an expert in a machine’s use in order to create only one piece for a class project seemed a bit excessive. Matthew Swabey, Bechtel’s director, needed a happy medium, so he enlisted Bechtel’s student employees, led by Anirudh Pal, to devise a solution.
Graduating senior named G.A. Ross Award winner
Zachary Marshall, a senior who double-majored in aeronautical and astronautical engineering and aerospace financial analysis, was selected to receive the G.A. Ross Award. The award is given to the University’s outstanding graduating senior man who demonstrates high standards of academic achievement, outstanding leadership, strength of character and contribution to Purdue.
CGT’s Garcia Bravo receives Purdue’s top undergraduate teaching award
Purdue Polytechnic’s Esteban Garcia Bravo, associate professor of computer graphics technology, earned a 2021 Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching. It’s Purdue’s highest undergraduate teaching honor.
Strimel earns 2021 Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award
Purdue Polytechnic’s Greg Strimel, assistant professor of technology leadership and innovation, was named a 2021 recipient of Purdue’s Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award.
Polytechnic faculty, staff awarded, recognized for accomplishments in 2020-2021
Faculty and staff in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute were recognized in late April for their achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Akdere named outstanding Purdue leader in Globalization
Purdue Polytechnic’s Mesut Akdere received the 2021 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization Award for faculty.
Brunswicker’s IronHacks Data Science Challenge predicted social crowding before it occurred
Data science enthusiasts who participated in the IronHack COVID-19 Data Science "Protect Purdue" Challenge last winter successfully predicted anonymous foot traffic during the pandemic across local places of interest. The data science models and reports they produced could help health officials in the future.
12 Polytechnic professors receive promotions
Purdue University’s Board of Trustees approved promotions for 12 professors within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, effective August 16, 2021.