Computer graphics technology students at Purdue Polytechnic Richmond will present “Problem Solving from Rural to Main: Using Design Thinking to Solve Current Issues Facing Our Communities” on Wednesday, April 11, in the Richmond Innovation Center. The public is invited to see student presentations about community issues and prototypes of technology solutions designed to help rural high school students and the downtown business community.
Office of Undergraduate Research awards 12 research scholarships to Polytechnic students
In partnership with Purdue’s Office of Undergraduate Research, Purdue Polytechnic awarded 12 scholarships to undergraduate students to recognize their engagement in original research, scholarship, or creative work under the guidance of faculty mentors. Students are studying robotics in construction education, perceptions of STEM stereotypes, social engineering attacks, and the effects of pulsed die lube spray on high pressure die casting, among other projects.
CGT professor’s dynamic visualizations aid coordination of Peruvian environmental study
Victor Chen, assistant professor of computer graphics technology, specializes in information visualization. He converts abstract data into images which are complex yet understandable. Each graphic Chen creates is as individual as its underlying data, with the resulting images resembling elegant, mechanical snowflakes.
Polytechnic research proposals submitted - February 2018
Funding proposals for February 2018.
Polytechnic research awards - February 2018
Funded research awards for February 2018.
CIT plans inaugural career fair
The Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) will host its inaugural CIT Career Fair on September 13, 2018. The CIT Career Fair will be especially for companies who need employees specializing in information technology, network engineering technology, systems analysis and design, and cybersecurity.
Purdue Polytechnic partners with Indiana Department of Homeland Security
Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) entered into a formal agreement that will enhance student learning opportunities related to unmanned aviation, cybersecurity research and other areas that impact Hoosier safety.
Cybersecurity Camp for girls returns to Purdue this June
The Purdue University Cybersecurity Camp, offered for free to 40 female incoming 9th through 12th grade students, will return to Purdue’s West Lafayette campus June 17–22, 2018. The camp will be the only residential GenCyber student program to be offered in Indiana and surrounding Midwestern states.
French receives Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
Mark French, professor of mechanical engineering technology, has been named as a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in Memory of Charles B. Murphy.
Remick Endowment demonstrates unwavering Purdue commitment
Jim Remick designated the Purdue Foundation as a beneficiary in his life insurance policy, and his unique gift supports the Jim and Sheli Remick Endowment.