Purdue Polytechnic Institute faculty, staff, and students were recognized at an end-of-the-year awards ceremony for their achievements during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Computer graphics seniors create interactive 3-D rendering of Fort Ouiatenon
A new 3-D version of Fort Ouiatenon created by students in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology (CGT) provides the most accurate representation ever created of what the historical site may have looked like, and the project could be the first of several collaborations between CGT and the Tippecanoe County Historical Association.
Student teams pitch product ideas at Innovation Summit
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute announced the Student Pitch Competition winners from the Purdue Polytechnic Innovation Summit.
Automatically-generated lifelike teaching avatars may improve access to high-quality education
To improve educational materials and e-learning, Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, professor of computer graphics technology, and her colleagues want to automate the process of creating movie-quality computer-animated instructors that are able to speak, gesture, and write on an animated whiteboard without sacrificing delivery eloquence.
Nida joins IN-MaC as education and workforce development director
Robert L. Nida has joined the Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) as its education and workforce development director, effective April 17.
ROTC celebrates tradition in 2nd Annual Norwegian Foot March
Nearly 300 cadets as well as Active Duty, National Guard, Army Reserve Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen traveled to Purdue University on March 25 to participate in the 2nd Annual Norwegian Foot March.
Niswonger atrium receives new bench dedicated to departed alumnus
The faculty and staff of Purdue’s School of Aviation Technology unveiled the newly dedicated William "Will" T. Goshorn bench in the Niswonger Aviation Technology Building at the Purdue University Airport on April 22.
Two professors approved for promotion
Purdue University's Board of Trustees approved two Purdue Polytechnic faculty promotions during their April 21, 2017, meeting. The promotions are effective with the 2017-18 academic year.
Distinguished Technology alumni honored
Distinguished alumni of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and College of Technology will be honored in ceremonies today (April 21).