Purdue University's engineering/technology teacher education program within the College of Technology was named the nation’s outstanding program in 2012 by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

Hilde Thayer, Lafayette, Ind.

Major: Engineering/Technology Teacher Education (ETTE)

Activities

Technology Educators Collegiate Association (TECA), officer
Epsilon Pi Tau, Technology Honorary Fraternity
Undergraduate research assistant in ETTE
Student assistant for athletics communications office
Junior Achievement volunteer