Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine named Elizabeth (Eli) Tilden, a 2003 graduate of Purdue Polytechnic‘s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, as winner of a 2018 Next Gen 40 Under 40 Award.
First-time middle-school robot team advances to state finals, seeks help with travel expenses
The Anderson Trustees Youth Center BoilerBots robotics team advanced to the state finals in Evansville and are raising money to pay for the gas and other expenses of getting there.
Emerging technology could improve construction safety, lower costs
Robotics and software both have the potential to improve productivity, safety, quality and costs in the construction industry, according to Jiansong Zhang, assistant professor of construction management technology.
Polytechnic research awards - September 2018
Funded research awards for September 2018. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Polytechnic research proposals submitted - September 2018
Funding proposals for September 2018. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Matson: Malicious use of autonomous technology threatens public safety
Drones and other autonomous vehicles come with a threat potential, according to Eric Matson.
Future workforce to benefit from robots, smart materials, says Voyles
Richard Voyles took an optimistic view of the future in his presentation, “Can Polymers Think? Embodied Intelligence in a Meta-Material World” at the 2018 Dawn or Doom conference.
Polytechnic camp for manufacturing, innovation, technology welcomes high school students, families around state
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute showcased the college’s students, classes, programs and facilities in nine Indiana cities Saturday (Nov. 10) at a day-long camp for high school students and their parents.
Creating AI to help law enforcement investigate online cyberdeviance challenged by quantity, context of language
Creating artificial intelligence (AI) that can help police determine which online threats to children require investigative priority is incredibly difficult, according to #PurduePolytechnic's Julia Rayz and Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar.
Polytechnic’s Engineering-Technology Teacher Education program brings friendly STEM competition to Indiana schools
Purdue Polytechnic’s Engineering-Technology Teacher Education program (ETTE), Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University are teaming with Michigan-based Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) to create enthusiasm for STEM careers among middle and high school students with an online challenge called MakerMinded.