Meet Shamima Mithun, a professor at Purdue University in Indianapolis who is teaching innovative approaches to AI and language processing:
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Hu gives AP update on state of AI-focused research: ‘Protecting yourself from deepfakes’
Shu Hu from Indianapolis recently spoke to the Associated Press about how researchers can better detect deepfake content using AI tools:
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."
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: