Purdue Polytechnic has teamed with the Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration at Indiana University (IU) to improve students’ workforce readiness throughout Indiana and beyond.
Purdue Polytechnic, Anark partner to deliver best-in-class Model-Based Enterprise and Digital Thread curriculum
Anark Corporation, leading provider of technical content publishing and visual collaboration software, announced that it has been selected by Purdue Polytechnic’s Department of Computer Graphics Technology to provide automated Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) publishing and collaboration software and training material.
Popular “Brain Waves” video series explains challenging math concepts to millions
Mark French‘s effort to help mechanical engineering technology students understand challenging mathematical concepts has blossomed into a popular YouTube channel with hundreds of videos and millions of views. This spring, the channel earned its 30,000th subscriber.
Physiological, technological challenges slow growth in virtual reality use
Widespread adoption of virtual reality (VR) is being held back by physiological and technological challenges, according to David Whittinghill, associate professor of computer graphics technology and computer and information technology.
“Future Work and Learning” research explores maximizing human potential in the workplace
Purdue Polytechnic faculty are collaborating to explore the intersection between learning and work within the context of technology, developing and applying new approaches to education and workforce training and development. Their research cluster has been titled “Future Work and Learning,” one of the college’s five new research impact areas.
TLI researchers explore retaining women, minorities in STEM-based industries
Louis Hickman, a Ph.D. student in Purdue Polytechnic’s Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation, and Mesut Akdere, associate professor of human resource development, recently won “Best Paper in Human Resource Management” at the Eastern Academy of Management Conference.
Polytechnic research proposals submitted - April 2018
Funding proposals for April 2018.
Polytechnic research awards - April 2018
Funded research awards for April 2018.
Kilaz’s new Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy already making mark in interdisciplinary research
A knowledge gap in the development of alternative aviation fuels led to the creation of the Fuel Laboratory of Renewable Energy (FLORE), a new interdisciplinary research lab in Purdue’s Potter Engineering Center directed by Gozdem Kilaz, assistant professor of engineering technology.
Polytechnic presents awards to exceptional alumni
Purdue Polytechnic’s Office of Advancement honored 13 outstanding alumni at this year’s Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards, Outstanding Technology Alumni Awards and Early Career Awards.