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Student work featured in technology education journal
Three students in Purdue’s engineering/technology teacher education have been featured in the December 2016 edition of the Children’s Technology and Engineering Journal.
Crawford named Best Reviewer for AMD
Brett Crawford, assistant professor of technology leadership and innovation, received the 2016 AMD Best Reviewer Award from the the Academy of Management.
Student startup plans to offer app that can detect concussions
Brightlamp LLC, a Purdue student-based startup, is working to become the first company to offer a downloadable app for public use that can detect concussions in real time. Jonathan Holt, an electrical engineering technology major, is co-founder and chief legal officer for the company. He will graduate in May 2017.
Manufacturers discuss data, PLM for better decisions
The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Center of Excellence recently hosted its biannual meeting with industry and academic leaders in the field. Participants discussed the state of PLM from theoretical and applied technology viewpoints.
Norberg found right fit in organizational leadership
Ashley Norberg’s offers advice to others considering the organizational leadershi major: “Do it. Absolutely do it. I wish I would have started this way.”
Professor examines need for 'mega-hub' airport in Europe
The approval of a third runway at Heathrow Airport in London has met with mixed reactions. International Airport Review asked John Wensveen, a professor in Purdue’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, to offer his perspective on the decision.
Crawford to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
After 40 years of teaching, Wes Crawford is being honored for his commitment to education and the construction industry. He will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) at their annual meeting in April 2017 in Seattle.
Improving students non-technical skills
Taking a cue from the Purdue Polytechnic’s academic transformation, Louis Hickman, a PhD student in organizational leadership, has been researching ways to help information technology workers improve their communication, teamwork and leadership skills, among others.