The SMART Lab, run by Purdue Polytechnic faculty member Byung-Cheol Min, showed off a great deal of original research at IROS 2023, one of the world’s largest robotics conferences, in early October.
graduate programs
German executive, industry pioneer seeks Purdue Polytechnic recruits for dual master’s degree abroad
Through a collaborative agreement between Purdue and Germany’s Reutlingen University, students can earn two master’s degrees simultaneously: a master of science in engineering technology from Purdue and a master of science in digital industrial management and engineering from Reutlingen.
PhD student takes chance on America, finds ideal Purdue program and community
Fan Yang, a student working toward a doctorate in construction management technology, has had a wild, years-long journey to get to America. Now that she’s at Purdue, she not only has a story to share, she’s here to learn.
Trustees approve applied geospatial analytics master’s program, CIT doctoral program
Purdue’s Board of Trustees approved a new online Master of Science degree in geospatial analytics and a new PhD in computer and information technology program. The two new degrees will be offered beginning Fall 2022.
New “distance doctorate” program the first of its kind
Purdue Polytechnic launched a new Doctorate of Technology distance-learning program tailored to actively employed, working professionals. The new graduate degree program is the first Doctorate of Technology degree offered completely online by a Tier 1 research university.
Accepting the challenge
Customers don’t think much about how their wireless connections happen until they lose the connection or it slows down. Constant wireless coverage and connectivity is a challenge, which is one reason why the wireless offloading company formed by three Technology students is called Challenge Systems.
Technology Fulbright student from Syria thanks Purdue
George Jebran, a Fulbright student from Syria, wrote the following letter to Purdue President Mitch Daniels as he was preparing to graduate with a master's degree in aviation and aerospace management May 10.
The letter garnered him a meeting and photo opp with President Daniels as well as a presidential tweet (posted below Jebran's letter).
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Dear President Daniels,
Sukumar focuses on athlete's spatial ability, not tuition bill
Karthik Sukumar splits his time between teaching, taking classes and completing his master’s thesis on spatial ability in athletes. It doesn’t leave much time for other activities or part-time jobs.
Which is why he is thankful for the funding he receives as a teaching assistant and the Sriver Graduate Scholarship in Computer Graphics Technology. “It is so important. I don't have to worry about the money aspect,” Sukumar said. “I can focus on what I came here to do.”
Purdue alum explains fluctuating air fares
Why do air fares change so much?
Find out from Purdue alum David Ferrel, strategy analyst for American Airlines, and his colleagues in this video produced by the airline.
Ferrel earned his bachelor's degree in the flight program and his master's degree in aviation and aerospace management.
Watch the video featuring Ferrel.
Grant for malware research will help to secure networks
Cory Nguyen, a graduate student in computer and information technology, has received a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. More than 3,000 people applied, but only 200 are chosen each year.
The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and is intended to increase the number of U.S citizens and nationals specializing in science and engineering aimed at military applications. Nguyen received his fellowship in the area of computer and computational sciences for his research in cyber and information security.