Dongjun Bang, a postdoctoral research assistant in the School of Engineering Technology, wants to advance the world’s understanding of the mechanics of fractures.
Student reflects on Women in Aviation conference
Gatlyn Ligon, a first-year student in professional flight, reflected on the opportunity she had to attend the Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Florida.
New human resource development major offered by Purdue Polytechnic
The Purdue Polytechnic Institute will offer a new undergraduate major in human resource development (HRD) beginning Fall 2017. It is also one of only a few similar bachelor’s degree programs in the country.
Testing soft robotics to attract more women to STEM
A Purdue Polytechnic Institute professor’s research on soft robotics could identify a new way to entice more women to consider STEM-related careers.
Hydro Grow continues its winning ways
Hydro Grow LLC, a three-person team that includes two Purdue Polytechnic students, won the undergraduate division of the 30th Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition at Purdue University.
Purdue 'smart' sensor predicts failures, improves safety
By characterizing and enhancing the material properties of dielectric electroactive polymers, Brittany Newell, assistant professor of engineering technology, develops sensors that can send information and react to specific conditions. These sensors can be used to notify technicians and postpone failure in industrial and medical applications.
Kilaz researching renewable fuels for Navy
A Purdue Polytechnic Institute professor will be working on one of six Purdue University projects recently funded by the U.S. Navy.
Leadership Academy mentors students for career success
Over 150 students from Purdue Polytechnic Institute are enrolled this spring in the Purdue Polytechnic Leadership Academy, which prepares students to develop leadership competencies needed for career success in the 21st century.
Pingpong launchers help teach design concepts
Rosemary Astheimer challenged her students to design a device to launch a pingpong ball from a table. They tested their designs to see which would send the ball farthest.
Alum pilots Knighthawk helicopter to Purdue airport
Returning from a detachment in Kansas back to Norfolk, Virginia, Lieutenant Steven Berres, a naval aviator in the U.S. Navy, decided to stop by Purdue for a short visit. He brought along his aircraft, a MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, and crew.