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.
International double degree program celebrates inaugural graduate
Angello Vindrola is the first graduate of a double degree program between Purdue Polytechnic and the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Lima, Perú.
Grant to aid CGT professor's research in cryo-electron microscopy training
Yingjie “Victor” Chen, associate professor of computer graphics technology, along with professors in the College of Science and the College of Education, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health for research improving training and potential interest in the scientific field of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM).
What's next for the Class of 2018: Tim Ford
Tim Ford
Class of 2018, Fishers, Indiana
Payoff: Junior Software Developer, Spectrum Communications & Consulting
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology; minor in organizational leadership
Job duties: I will be working on the Data Science team, primarily with machine learning, data integration and automation technologies.
What's next for the Class of 2018: Samuel Hathaway
Samuel Hathaway
Class of 2018, Woodburn, Indiana
Payoff: Field Engineer, Renascent, Inc.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management technology with concentration in demolition and restoration management in the built environment; certificate in entrepreneurship & innovation
Job duties: I will oversee demolition procedures, safety standards, complete manifests for demolition debris being hauled away. Part of my day will be in the office and the other part will be in the field. I will be in constant communication with field and office staff.