Twelve #PurduePolytechnic alumni received awards celebrating their noteworthy contributions to Purdue, their industries, and the world of technology as a whole.
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From outsider to director: alumna talks Disney animation, lifelong learning, conquering imposter syndrome
Today, Purdue Polytechnic alumna Kaileen Kraemer is in the spotlight. She spoke about her time as a technical director at Disney, working on films from "Zootopia" to "Big Hero 6," and her journey beginning in Purdue's computer graphics technology program.
'Persistent Pursuit' features Brittany Gallarneau, Boilermaker in flight
The Persistent Pursuit reported on our outstanding alumna, Brittany Gallarneau. “I decided I wanted to fly when I was about 17,” she says. “My dad was my first flight instructor; he taught me while I earned my private pilot’s license.”
Polytechnic co-founded company creates new search-and-rescue drone for first responders
Uniform Sierra Aerospace, a drone manufacturer co-founded with Polytechnic alumni, has created the new Panther drone model, made in United States and designed for “first responders [in] search-and-rescue cases in outdoor settings.”
PlayStation, ‘Last of Us’ and beyond: Q&A with master’s alumnus Xingyu Lei
As a graduate of Purdue Polytechnic's master's program in computer graphics technology, Xingyu Lei has gotten to work on big-name projects such as “The Last of Us” and “Call of Duty” franchises, just in the first leg of his career alone. Read on to find out what advice he gives to up-and-coming professionals in the field.
Computer and Information Technology forms first grad student association with faculty, alumnus advisor
Purdue Polytechnic's Department of Computer and Information Technology has just formed its first official organization for graduate students, which will provide a support network for academic and social life, as well as helping with funding for conferences and travel related to students' work.
Association awards Polytechnic PhD student, faculty, alumnus for new AI research
Four authors—two Polytechnic faculty members, one Polytechnic PhD student, and a Polytechnic alumnus/capstone sponsor—were recently awarded for their AI-based research in the metal casting industry.
Purdue Polytechnic alumni create ‘smart garden’ home appliance supported by Indiana manufacturing
The company Anu, founded by two Purdue Polytechnic engineering technology alumni, received funding to manufacture seed pods. These pods are part of a larger invention that will bring gardens and personal-sized greenhouses for edible produce into peoples' homes.
Polytechnic alumni-founded drone maker wins $100,000 startup funding from Purdue
Congratulations to Polytechnic alumni Duncan Mulgrew and Trevor Redpath, two founders of the startup Uniform Sierra Aerospace. Their drone company was awarded $100,000 by Purdue Innovate's Startup Foundry.
Purdue Technology Alumni Board votes in new members, renews commitments
Purdue Polytechnic’s alumni board has undergone a great deal of change lately, spinning up activities alongside a host of new members.