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Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is proud to announce the following honors and scholarship recipients.
Published: October 05, 2017
![Abilene Perez Abilene Perez](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/PerezAbby-HPinternship2-thumb.jpg)
Abilene Perez, a junior in user experience (UX) design, was awarded first place at the 2017 Intern Project Fair during her internship at Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Houston, Texas.
Published: October 04, 2017
![The Flying Tumblewing The Flying Tumblewing](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/STEMlessonplan-TumblewingChallenge-thumb.jpg)
Approaching problem-solving through scientific inquiry is one of the goals of a lesson plan in which student teams construct flying tumblewings from paper and then compete to see which one travels the furthest distance.
Published: October 02, 2017
Purdue Polytechnic offers technology camps throughout the year, providing high school students the opportunity to come to campus, learn about Polytechnic degree programs, gain hands-on experience, and socialize with other students who have similar interests and aspirations. Check out the camps...
Published: October 02, 2017
The School of Construction Management Technology introduced design and construction integration, a new undergraduate major which combines design and construction with project delivery methods. The major is designed to prepare graduates for careers in an industry which is rapidly changing...
Published: October 02, 2017
![Vince Bertram, president & CEO of PLTW Vince Bertram, president & CEO of PLTW](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/bertram1-thumb.jpg)
Vince Bertram, president and CEO of PLTW, and more than 180 teachers attended PLTW Core Training sessions last summer at Purdue's West Lafayette campus. The professional development series for K-12 teachers helps them gain skills to take back to their own classrooms in Indiana...
Published: October 02, 2017
![Robert Steele Robert Steele](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/SteeleRobert_HomecomingKing2017-thumb.jpg)
Robert Steele, a senior in construction management technology, was introduced by the Purdue Student Union Board as the 2017 Homecoming King on Saturday (September 23).
Published: September 29, 2017
Funding proposals for August 2017. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Published: September 28, 2017
Funding proposals for July 2017. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Published: September 28, 2017
Funded research awards for August 2017. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Published: September 28, 2017
Funded research awards for July 2017. Bolded names are Purdue Polytechnic faculty or staff; starred names are the principal investigators.
Published: September 28, 2017
![The hitter, a Kuka KR10 robot, stares down Lin Zhang, the pitcher. The hitter, a Kuka KR10 robot, stares down Lin Zhang, the pitcher.](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/ZhangLin-thumb.jpg)
A popular animated television series in Japan which featured twin brothers who play high school baseball inspired Lin Zhang's research into how robots perceive human motion.
Published: September 28, 2017
![https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/newsroom/baseball-cartoon-inspires-research-robots-smart-enough-be-human-assistants New Purdue Polytechnic faculty](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/NewFaculty.jpg)
Purdue Polytechnic welcomed new faculty members this year who have a wide variety of research interests.
Published: September 27, 2017
![Vice President Mike Pence delivers policy speech in Purdue Polytechnic Anderson's facility Vice President Mike Pence delivers policy speech in Purdue Polytechnic Anderson's facility](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Pence-thumb.jpg)
Vice President Mike Pence visited Flagship East, home of Purdue Polytechnic Anderson, on Friday (September 22). The visit provided an opportunity to bring publicity to Purdue Polytechnic Anderson, including its educational mission, the new facility, and opportunities to create partnerships with...
Published: September 25, 2017
![Bechtel Innovation Design Center](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/Bechtel-DSC_0060-thumb.jpg)
Collaborate to solve problems
The Bechtel Innovation Design Center gets students working together on projects
The center provides workspace for student projects to advance conceptual designs, build prototypes, and conduct product testing in a hands-on environment. Available 24/7 for Purdue...
Published: September 25, 2017
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High school students who consider attending Purdue University have long obtained information about academic majors, learning environments, and life as a Boilermaker from websites, print materials, campus visits, and other traditional methods. To encourage prospective students to learn more about...
Published: September 15, 2017
![Construction Management Transformed Curriculum Construction Management Transformed Curriculum](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/cm_Curriculum_v.01-thumb.jpg)
Published: August 31, 2017
![A student research team proposed adapting remote sensing technologies to measure snow and ice on airport runways A student research team proposed adapting remote sensing technologies to measure snow and ice on airport runways](https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/sites/default/files/AirportDesign-thumb.jpg)
Airport runways become unpredictable with winter precipitation. Mary Johnson, associate professor of aviation and transportation technology, worked with a student team to propose the adaptation of remote sensing technologies used for glaciers and ski resorts to measure snow and ice. Over 10 years...
Published: August 30, 2017