An aircraft engine owned by Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology was successfully cleaned and restored using an innovative foam wash cleaning process developed by a Purdue graduate.
PLTW Profile: Brent Vermeulen
Brent Vermeulen earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology-teacher education from Purdue University in 2008. That fall, he began working at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, where he teaches civil engineering and architecture, introduction to engineering design, web design, and computer integrated manufacturing.
PLTW Profile: Michael Sobczak
Michael Sobczak, a first-year student studying robotics and mechatronics engineering technology in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology, said that two Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teachers in high school helped develop his passion for robotics, electronics, and the hardware and software used in these fields of study.
Cybersecurity courses for NSWC Crane, defense industry, public to launch in August
Courses in cybersecurity titled Certified Ethical Hacking and Certified Information Systems Security Professional will be the first CareerMakers certification opportunities offered by the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Westgate @ Crane Technology Park.
Promotions approved for seven Polytechnic faculty
Purdue University's Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions during their meeting on April 6, 2018. Seven Purdue Polytechnic faculty members were promoted.
Purdue Polytechnic hosting innovative business-to-business trade show
Purdue Polytechnic is hosting the inaugural Tech Expo, a business-to-business trade show, on Friday, April 27, 2018, on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. The Tech Expo is an opportunity for staff from businesses and manufacturers to network with their counterparts from other companies. Graduating seniors will also display their capstone projects. The Tech Expo and capstone presentations are open to the public. Admission to the Tech Expo and capstone presentation is free with a Purdue University ID. Without a Purdue ID, admission is $10. All-day parking is $5.
Richmond students to present technology solutions for downtown businesses and rural students
Computer graphics technology students at Purdue Polytechnic Richmond will present “Problem Solving from Rural to Main: Using Design Thinking to Solve Current Issues Facing Our Communities” on Wednesday, April 11, in the Richmond Innovation Center. The public is invited to see student presentations about community issues and prototypes of technology solutions designed to help rural high school students and the downtown business community.
Office of Undergraduate Research awards 12 research scholarships to Polytechnic students
In partnership with Purdue’s Office of Undergraduate Research, Purdue Polytechnic awarded 12 scholarships to undergraduate students to recognize their engagement in original research, scholarship, or creative work under the guidance of faculty mentors. Students are studying robotics in construction education, perceptions of STEM stereotypes, social engineering attacks, and the effects of pulsed die lube spray on high pressure die casting, among other projects.
CGT professor’s dynamic visualizations aid coordination of Peruvian environmental study
Victor Chen, assistant professor of computer graphics technology, specializes in information visualization. He converts abstract data into images which are complex yet understandable. Each graphic Chen creates is as individual as its underlying data, with the resulting images resembling elegant, mechanical snowflakes.
Polytechnic research proposals submitted - February 2018
Funding proposals for February 2018.