Although computers are vital to everyday life, natural communication between humans and computers lags behind other technological advancements. Julia Rayz, associate professor of computer and information technology, is conducting research to make artificial intelligence (AI) smarter when it comes to humor.
Polytechnic certificate, workforce, youth programs readied for Madjax Muncie
Construction of new classroom and lab space for Purdue Polytechnic workforce development programs in downtown Muncie, Ind., is progressing at the new Madjax facility.
Grand Celebration
Thank You
On behalf of everyone in the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, we want to formally thank you for attending the Grand Celebration.
The amazing turnout was representative of the astounding careers of our retirees. Your attendance made the night extremely special as well as memorable for the honorees, and we cannot thank you enough.
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Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 10:00am
Polytechnic research awards - January 2019
Funded research awards for January 2019. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Rogers elected to board of American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Marcus Rogers, professor of computer and Information technology, was elected to the board of directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).
Project Promise Trio Program Visit
RSVP at attend the Project Promise Trio program visit with Purdue Polytechnic, College of Science, and Academic Success on April 18, 2019.
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Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 1:00pm
In honor of Wayne M. Barker
The Purdue Polytechnic Richmond family mourns the loss of Wayne Barker. Mr. Barker was one of the originators of the first statewide technology programs at Richmond (then on the campus of Earlham College), and he founded the Purdue Mechanical Engineering Technology program in Elkhart.
Purdue aviation adds full flight simulator to suite of training devices
With the addition of a Hawker 900XP full-motion, Level D flight simulator in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Purdue is becoming the only university in the nation to offer jet-type training integrated in a bachelor of science degree program.
Polytechnic alums debut online speaker series
The Purdue Technology Alumni Board (PTAB) supports the Purdue Polytechnic Institute by encouraging communication and mutual assistance with the college’s alumni base via programs, educational and professional growth, and networking opportunities. New this year, to complement their traditional get-togethers, PTAB is debuting their online speaker series, hosted monthly through Webex.
Digital manufacturing research begins at new Manufacturing Design Laboratory
Numerous faculty from Purdue Polytechnic who participate in research and programs at the Indiana Manufacturing Institute will be able to use the new Manufacturing Design Laboratory, a research space that will focus on infusing Purdue resources and statewide manufacturing expertise into digital manufacturing technology.