Funding proposals for September 2017.
Polytechnic research awards - September 2017
Funded research awards for September 2017.
Hydraulic hybrid vehicles may improve public transportation energy efficiency
Jorge León, a graduate research assistant working with José Garcia-Bravo in the School of Engineering Technology, hopes to use hydraulic devices and fuzzy logic theory to maximize the energy efficiency in electric busses.
Strimel launches P-12 engineering education research
Greg Strimel, assistant professor of engineering-technology teacher training, Tanner Huffman, and Michael Grubbs have launched a research project titled “Advancing Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education (AEEE).”
Akdere presented intercultural training strategy to NASA
Mesut Akdere, associate professor of human resource development, gave a presentation to the NASA Academy of Aerospace Quality Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama, entitled “Exploring Mixed Reality for Developing Intercultural Team Skills: Implications for Space Exploration Teams.”
CIT students in Columbus creating train traffic notification app
A significant increase in daily train traffic in Columbus, Indiana, is inspiring Purdue Polytechnic students to create an app and website which could help area drivers avoid congestion on the roads.
Girls in Aviation Day welcomed 80 to Purdue Airport
The Purdue chapter of Women in Aviation hosted their second annual Girls in Aviation Day event at the Purdue University Airport on September 23.
Patankar named Raisbeck Engineering Professor of Aviation Technology
Manoj Patankar, head of Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, has been named by the Purdue University Board of Trustees as the Raisbeck Engineering Professor of Aviation Technology.
Leon-Salas adds technical & cultural experience to Purdue partnership with university in Peru
The Universidad Nacional de San Agustin (UNSA) recognized Daniel Leon-Salas, associate professor of engineering technology in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology, for his contribution to the development of knowledge and serving as a “distinguished example” of UNSA’s graduates.
Construction Management Technology’s fall career fair attracted hundreds of companies and students
The School of Construction Management Technology’s fall career fair, held September 28 at the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center, provided nearly 800 students opportunities to meet representatives from 184 companies.