Hersh Rai, a graduate student in Purdue Polytechnic’s Dept. of Computer and Information Technology, worked with Nicholas Toan-Nang Vu, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, and Eric Dietz, director of Purdue Homeland Security Institute and professor of computer and information technology, to redesign an N95 mask’s headband and the way it is attached. The new design can help overcome limitations that cause masks to become useless when their elastic headbands deteriorate during long-term storage.
Organizational leadership alumna balances business with family
Chloe Chamberlain, a 2020 graduate of Purdue Polytechnic’s organizational leadership program, founded Balance Athletica, a Colorado apparel company, with her sister and brother-in-law.
Polytechnic research awards - June 2020
Funded research awards for June 2020. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Magana approved for W.C. Furnas Professorship in Enterprise Excellence
Purdue’s Board of Trustees approved Alejandra Magana, professor of computer and information technology, for the W.C. Furnas Professorship in Enterprise Excellence.
Pandemic shifts focus of Polytechnic grads’ “microwave of laundry” company from hotels to entertainment industry
Nishant Jain and Thibault Corens, graduates of Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology, are offering Presso, a vending machine-like device for dry cleaning garments, to television and film production companies like Disney/Marvel, HBO, CBS and FOX.
Construction management students serve as advocates during residence hall building projects
Maura Gibbons and Jared King, students in Purdue Polytechnic’s construction management technology program, served as construction and customer service advocates for the Meredith Hall South and Griffin Hall North building projects.
Polytechnic students win multiple categories at annual airport-related design challenge
Three teams from the Purdue Polytechnic Institute won first place in three airport challenges at the Transportation Research Board’s annual University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs, a design challenge presented by the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). Two additional Polytechnic teams placed second and third.
First students in advanced global technology minor praise program
The first students who participated in Purdue Polytechnic’s advanced global technology minor praised the program for how it opened their eyes to international cultures.
Polytechnic research awards - May 2020
Funded research awards for May 2020. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Techie Time Virtual Summer Camp
Providing engaging science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities that can be done in an at-home, virtual camp setting.
Students will learn about different areas within STEM by working on projects that use everyday objects.
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Monday, July 26, 2021 (All day) to Tuesday, August 3, 2021 (All day)