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:
Computer and Information 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."
Polytechnic students published in 5th edition of Cornerstone Review
Congratulations to Purdue Polytechnic's students Oluwatobi, Elena, Michael, and Sam for their impressive accomplishments across disciplines in the liberal arts!
Karabiyik receives DOJ funding for IoT crime scene investigation training
Umit Karabiyik from our Department of Computer and Information Technology just received funding for a project that will have big implications in how law enforcement are trained to investigate crime scenes:
Full list of Teaching Excellence award winners among Polytechnic faculty
See all of the 2024 Teaching Excellence winners among Purdue Polytechnic's faculty:
Matson honored with 2024 Outstanding Leadership in Globalization award
Congratulations to Eric Matson from our Computer and Information Technology department on this prestigious award, achieved not only for some amazing student exchange efforts but also for several million dollars of grant funding as a consequence of his efforts:
ABET accreditors visit Purdue Polytechnic to assess programs across three departments
Purdue Polytechnic appreciated the opportunity to host the team from ABET assigned to evaluate the quality of our programs. This kind of accreditation is very important for our grads—read more about it here:
Alumna achieves Fulbright grant for 2024-25
Our recent graduate Olivia Anderson is heading out to North Macedonia as a Fulbright grant awardee! Read on: