Big things are happening at Purdue Polytechnic, as our faculty member B.C. Min has just recently founded the Applied AI Research Center, which seeks to "[shape] the future of AI" through research and industry collaboration.
Computer and Information Technology
Professor, Ph.D. student use ChatGPT to develop undergrads’ conflict resolution skills
Purdue Polytechnic's Alejandra Magana and Ph.D. student Sakhi Aggrawal have devised a novel way to teach students conflict resolution skills which is technologically powered with ChatGPT's language-learning model:
Polytechnic faculty, staff celebrated at college-wide annual awards (2024)
Read about the plethora of award-winning faculty and staff within the Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University's college for innovation in technology.
Polytechnic-led research project investigates stress symptoms, compares pilots vs. other college students
A team of four at Purdue, comprised of three Polytechnic researchers, one of whom is also a student, just released a novel study on college students and stress. Read more:
Driverless car challenge prepares students for next wave of autonomous technology
Purdue's Black and Gold Autonomous Racing Team is filled with student and faculty experts from Purdue Polytechnic. Read on to see how the team fosters greater reach (and faster speeds) with advanced driverless car tech each race season.
Karabiyik Promoted to AAFS Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Umit Karabiyik, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Polytechnic, was recently promoted to AAFS Fellow—the highest level of membership within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences—during the 2025 AAFS Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
Alumna and former CIO Diana McKenzie reflects on a lifelong tech industry career
Diana McKenzie left Purdue and entered the workforce when things were very different; not only did many people not know how to use a computer in the workplace—they were also totally unused to seeing any genuine variety among corporate leadership. Read about how McKenzie trailblazed a path for women leading in technology:
PhD student uncovers ‘human values gaps’ in AI datasets
A Purdue Polytechnic PhD student has devised a technique for examining AI training data to see if systems will align with human morals and values. Read more here:
Dean's Lecture Series features exploration of Solitaire '[inventing] modern life'
Purdue Polytechnic thanks Dr. Ian Bogost from Washington University for a fascinating exploration on the influence of games, technology, and culture:
Recent alumnus makes Forbes’ ’30 Under 30’ for entrepreneurial successes
Kapur, a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, said: "I am deeply grateful for the support I received during my time on campus, which showed me that the sky truly is the limit."