Marcus Rogers, professor of computer and Information technology, was elected to the board of directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).
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Bartholomew presented with STEM Champion Award
Scott Bartholomew, assistant professor in Purdue Polytechnic’s engineering-technology teacher education program, was awarded the Mike Neden STEM Champion Award by the International STEM Education Association.
Akdere reappointed to the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Mesut Akdere, associate professor of human resource development and the director of Purdue Polytechnic Leadership Academy at Purdue University, has been reappointed to the Board of Examiners of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Six Polytechnic professors honored at inventors reception
More than 100 Purdue University innovators were recognized February 7, 2017, during the 12th annual Inventors Recognition Reception for having received patents in the 2015-16 fiscal year.
Six professors in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute were among those honored. They included:
Mentzer to be honored by ITEEA
Nathan Mentzer will be honored with the Distinguished Technology and Engineering Professional designation from the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA).
Hartman named Dauch Family Endowed Professor
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved naming Nathan Hartman the Dauch Family Endowed Professor in Advanced Manufacturing.
Brunswicker to present at European Forum Alpbach
Sabine Brunswicker, associate professor for innovation, will be an invited speaker for the European Forum Alpbach Technology Forum in Austria in August.
Evans attended National Security Forum
Jeffrey Evans attended the 63rd annual National Security Forum at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, at the personal invitation of the secretary of the Air Force.
Munguia, Williams honored by Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff
Two Purdue Polytechnic staff members were honored at the 2016 Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff Academic and Service Awards at Purdue University.
Cabral honored with Exceptional Early Career award
Jessica Cabral, assistant clinical professor of construction management, has received the 2016 Exceptional Early Career Award.