Purdue Polytechnic faculty have worked with international partners in South Korea to establish a long-term partnership advancing research interests abroad and for the Purdue Computes initiative.
Computer and Information Technology
Professor’s book on new sensor technologies is practical guide for students and researchers
Purdue Polytechnic's Abdul Salam has published a third book, this time with the goal of providing a reference for researchers as well as a practical guide for engineers working on sensors in water drainage systems—a crucial part of our underground infrastructure.
SMART Lab proposes new system to improve interactions between humans, robots
Computer and Information Technology professor BC Min continues to advance research within his SMART Lab, with a recent focus on improving human-robot teamwork by better analyzing the physical and emotional states of human operators.
Seigfried-Spellar holds inaugural Adelaide workshop for combatting child sexual abuse
At the University of Adelaide, Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar recently presented research at a conference that she also successfully co-founded and organized within the past year, all designed to bring together partner institutions charged with combatting sexual abuse of minors. Read more:
Polytechnic professor’s book helps STEM instructors bridge computing gap between college, workforce
Purdue Polytechnic's Alejandra Magana has published a new book designed to "acquire [computing-related] skills more quickly and with greater success," as the baseline requirements for such skills only continue to increase with technological progress.
Polytechnic cybercrime expert wins Google research award, investigates global factors in online grooming
Kathryn Seigfried-Spellar has continued her relationship with the criminology unit in Spain's University of Valencia, leading to a new grant from Google that seeks to identify signs of online child grooming both in the U.S. and abroad.
Purdue Polytechnic professor wins third international Lean Six Sigma book award
Chad Laux from the Department of Computer and Information Technology is now onto the third award for his coauthored work on management and efficiency, "The Ten Commandments of Lean Six Sigma."
Cyberattack prevention earns $1.5M research grant, faculty co-leader wins Purdue award
Jin Wei-Kocsis won a Seed for Success Award from Purdue for her work on the high-earning CRAVRE project, a FEMA-sponsored simulation program teaching first responders to treat cyberattacks as seriously as natural disasters.
Computer and Information Technology forms first grad student association with faculty, alumnus advisor
Purdue Polytechnic's Department of Computer and Information Technology 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.
AWARDS UPDATE: Polytechnic students, faculty bring tech expertise to dozens of research projects at university-wide Expo
Purdue University's Undergraduate Research Expo for fall 2023 highlighted substantial efforts in Purdue Polytechnic, with participation from 31 undergraduate students and 24 faculty and graduate mentors.