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![2018 Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/DTA2018-thumb.jpg)
Purdue Polytechnic’s Office of Advancement honored 13 outstanding alumni at this year’s Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards, Outstanding Technology Alumni Awards and Early Career Awards.
Published: May 29, 2018
![Angello Vindrola](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/VindrolaAngello-UTEC-thumb.jpg)
Angello Vindrola is the first graduate of a double degree program between Purdue Polytechnic and the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Lima, Perú.
Published: May 24, 2018
![Brenda Gonzalez](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Chen-cryo-electron-microscopy-thumb.jpg)
Yingjie “Victor” Chen, associate professor of computer graphics technology, along with professors in the College of Science and the College of Education, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health for research improving training and potential interest in the...
Published: May 15, 2018
![Tim Ford](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WhatsNext-Ford-Tim-thumb.jpg)
Tim Ford
Class of 2018, Fishers, Indiana
Payoff: Junior Software Developer, Spectrum Communications & Consulting
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology; minor in organizational leadership
Job duties: I will be working on the Data Science team,...
Published: May 15, 2018
![Samuel Hathaway](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WhatsNext-Hathaway-Samuel-thumb.jpg)
Samuel Hathaway
Class of 2018, Woodburn, Indiana
Payoff: Field Engineer, Renascent, Inc.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management technology with concentration in demolition and restoration management in the built environment; certificate in entrepreneurship &...
Published: May 15, 2018
![Jazlyn Graham](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WhatsNext-Graham-Jazlyn-thumb.jpg)
Jazlyn Graham
Class of 2018, Elkhart, Indiana
Payoff: Ascend Functional Consultant, Appirio Inc.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology, minor in management, and certificate in entrepreneurship & innovation
Job duties: Determine client needs,...
Published: May 15, 2018
![Tyler Elf](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WhatsNext-Elf-Tyler-thumb.jpg)
Tyler Elf
Class of 2018, Lafayette, Indiana
Payoff: Project Engineer, McCarthy Building Companies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in building construction management and healthcare construction management
Job duties: Document control (RFIs, submittals, change orders, etc.);...
Published: May 15, 2018
![Air Force Junior ROTC cadets](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/AirForceJROTC-thumb.jpg)
The United States Air Force has partnered with Purdue University to teach cadets in its Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFJROTC) how to fly.
Published: May 09, 2018
![Mesut Akdere receives CLIMAR's Faculty Research Fellowship award](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/AkdereMesut_CILMAR_1920-thumb.jpg)
Mesut Akdere, associate professor in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation and the director of Purdue Human Resource Development (HRD) Virtual Lab, has received the Faculty Research Fellowship award of the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research (...
Published: May 08, 2018
![Isaiah Butler](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Butler-Isaiah-thumb.jpg)
Purdue alumnus Isaiah Butler will graduate with a master’s degree in leadership, a program offered through Purdue Polytechnic’s Center for Professional Studies (ProSTAR). We talked with Butler about why he chose to get his undergraduate degree at Purdue and to come back for a...
Published: May 03, 2018
![William Walls](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WallsWilliam-WabashNational2-thumb.jpg)
Greg Strimel, assistant professor of engineering/technology teacher education (ETTE), and William Walls, ETTE undergraduate, launched the Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems (IRME) project to serve as a Purdue undergraduate research/engagement initiative specifically for...
Published: April 30, 2018
![Purdue Polytechnic Research](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Research-thumb_3.jpg)
Funding proposals for March 2018.
Published: April 30, 2018
![Purdue Polytechnic Research](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Research-thumb_4.jpg)
Funded research awards for March 2018.
Published: April 30, 2018
![Realizing the Digital Enterprise](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/ResearchImpact-focus-RealizingDigitalEnterprise-thumb.jpg)
Purdue Polytechnic faculty with expertise in advanced materials, data visualization and analytics, design, health applications, manufacturing and processes, robotics and mechatronics, systems and networks, and sensors are engaged in research which has been titled “Realizing the Digital...
Published: April 30, 2018
Faculty and staff in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute were recognized for their achievements at the college’s annual luncheon for their achievements during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Published: April 27, 2018
![Student collaboration](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/DesignInnovationMinor-thumb.jpg)
Purdue Polytechnic’s Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation is offering a new minor in design and innovation.
Published: April 24, 2018
![AeroCore team](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/AeroCore-thumb.jpg)
An aircraft engine owned by Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology was successfully cleaned and restored using an innovative foam wash cleaning process developed by a Purdue graduate.
Published: April 17, 2018
![Amanda & Brent Vermeulen](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Vermuelen-Brent-thumb.jpg)
Brent Vermeulen earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology-teacher education from Purdue University in 2008. That fall, he began working at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, where he teaches civil engineering and architecture, introduction to engineering design, web design,...
Published: April 11, 2018
![Michael Sobczak](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/SobczakMichael-thumb.jpg)
Michael Sobczak, a first-year student studying robotics and mechatronics engineering technology in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology, said that two Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teachers in high school helped develop his passion for robotics, electronics, and the hardware...
Published: April 11, 2018
![The WestGate Academy Conference and Training Center in Odon, Indiana](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/WestGate-thumb_0.jpg)
Courses in cybersecurity titled Certified Ethical Hacking and Certified Information Systems Security Professional will be the first CareerMakers certification opportunities offered by the Purdue Polytechnic Institute at Westgate @ Crane Technology Park.
Published: April 09, 2018