Techies Today PODCAST
Welcome to Techies Today, the official podcast of Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute. Dive into engaging conversations with our esteemed faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends as we delve into a myriad of topics—from faculty profiles and innovative research to student interviews and on-campus experiences. Produced by the Polytechnic’s Office of Marketing Communications, this podcast offers insights into our unique role within Purdue University and serves as a bridge connecting high school students to industry leaders, all under the vast umbrella of Polytechnic's diverse disciplines. Join us to discover what's shaping the future of the tech world!
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On the Techies Today main page, look for the Episode Guide, find the episodes you’d like to hear, and click the link for each episode’s specific page. An embedded player is on each episode page.

In this episode of Techies Today, the Purdue Polytechnic Podcast, Baijian “Justin” Yang, associate dean for research and professor of computer and information technology, discusses the evolution of research at tier-1 universities like Purdue. Although having just one or two people in a research project remains a valid method, Yang believes that researchers are more likely to make discoveries with real-world impact when they collaborate with people who have expertise in other disciplines.

Gary Bertline, distinguished professor and former dean, discusses the Polytechnic’s focus on use-inspired research and why this form of research is unique among the colleges at Purdue University.

Gary Bertline, distinguished professor and former dean, recalls how he and the college‘s leadership team came up with a future-forward plan to redefine and differentiate our college a decade ago — and converted the formerly skeptical Purdue President Mitch Daniels into being one of the college’s biggest supporters.
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