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.
App helps new pilots improve radio communication skills
Eren Hadimioglu, an alumnus from Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, co-developed PlaneEnglish, app-based tool that helps new pilots become proficient in aviation phraseology and communication.
Improved firefighting robots could save fire service, public lives
A new automatic T-valve system for firefighting robots could make firefighters’ jobs less dangerous and save public lives, according to Eric Dietz.
Researchers explore converting plastic waste into clean fuels, other useful products
Gozdem Kilaz and Petr Vozka are working in the Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE) to optimize a new chemical conversion process to transform plastic waste into useful products.
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Purdue Polytechnic announces Digital Enterprise Center for studying use of digital technologies, information across manufacturing enterprise
Purdue Polytechnic’s digital manufacturing and design research laboratory, once known as the Product Lifecycle Management Center, is changing its name to the Digital Enterprise Center.
Construction Management hosts inaugural Indiana Building Academy
Construction Management’s inaugural Indiana Building Academy, held last November, was a success, and the next conference is set for Nov. 12, 2019.
Purdue Polytechnic High School announces initial Broad Ripple location
Purdue Polytechnic High School announced its second charter school will open in summer 2019 in Broad Ripple on Indianapolis' north side.