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.
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus team places eighth in regional programming competition
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus students Bruce Priest, Isaiah Bowman, and Aaron Jones placed eighth of 21 teams in the Consortium for CCSC (Computing Sciences in Colleges) Midwest Region Student Programming Contest.
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus announced honors & scholarship recipients
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is proud to announce the following honors and scholarship recipients.
UX design student scores first place in Hewlett Packard internship competition
Abilene Perez, a junior in user experience (UX) design, was awarded first place at the 2017 Intern Project Fair during her internship at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Houston, Texas.
CareerMakers workforce development site to launch at WestGate@Crane
WestGate @ Crane Technology Park will become the first of several CareerMakers sites throughout Indiana, according to Geanie Umberger, associate dean for engagement. CareerMakers is a workforce development facilitator to help businesses develop and maintain the workforces they need. Consultation, assessments, education, workshops, and trainings are among the services offered by the program.
STEM Lesson Plan: Flying Tumblewing
Approaching problem-solving through scientific inquiry is one of the goals of a lesson plan in which student teams construct flying tumblewings from paper and then compete to see which one travels the furthest distance.
Camps PLTW students should consider
Purdue Polytechnic offers technology camps throughout the year, providing high school students the opportunity to come to campus, learn about Polytechnic degree programs, gain hands-on experience, and socialize with other students who have similar interests and aspirations. Check out the camps coming in the next few months.
New Major Spotlight: Design and Construction Integration
The School of Construction Management Technology introduced design and construction integration, a new undergraduate major which combines design and construction with project delivery methods. The major is designed to prepare graduates for careers in an industry which is rapidly changing with new technologies and materials.