All News

In the News
Purdue Polytechnic Columbus is proud to announce the following honors and scholarship recipients.
Published: October 05, 2017
Abilene Perez
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
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 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, 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.
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
New Purdue Polytechnic faculty
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 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
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
Panelists during several "Polytechnic Live Q&A" broadcasts on YouTube
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
A student research team proposed adapting remote sensing technologies to measure snow and ice on airport runways
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

Pages