Engineering technology faculty Milton Aguirre has come up with an amazing stress-management tool for students, and his recent grant funding has ensured that the device will not only be produced in large quantities, but on campus as well:
Research
DigiTRACKER launches with seminar on human-AI collaboration in modular building production
The new DigiTRACKER center provides countless new opportunities for innovative research in all forms of built-environment applications. Read about the inaugural event here:
Polytechnic founds new Applied AI Research Center, appoints founding directors
Big things are happening at Purdue Polytechnic, as our faculty member B.C. Min has just recently founded the Applied AI Research Center, which seeks to "[shape] the future of AI" through research and industry collaboration.
Professor, Ph.D. student use ChatGPT to develop undergrads’ conflict resolution skills
Purdue Polytechnic's Alejandra Magana and Ph.D. student Sakhi Aggrawal have devised a novel way to teach students conflict resolution skills which is technologically powered with ChatGPT's language-learning model:
Polytechnic-led research project investigates stress symptoms, compares pilots vs. other college students
A team of four at Purdue, comprised of three Polytechnic researchers, one of whom is also a student, just released a novel study on college students and stress. Read more:
Trimble Technology Lab is “heritage and future” for Purdue Polytechnic, university's construction programs
The multi-billion dollar Trimble Inc. joined its new partners at Purdue Polytechnic for the launch of the Trimble Technology Lab, which has proven to be productive both for new research and student work right from the start. Read on to hear remarks from President Chiang, Purdue Polytechnic's Dean Daniel Castro and others.
Ph.D. student’s immersive VR journey brings him to new role in North Carolina
Pedro Acevedo successfully defended his dissertation, and will now have a faculty role at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Read about how he is moving the needle on immersive VR in the world of education:
Deniz Besiktepe honored with ASC Regional Teaching Award
Deniz Besiktepe, assistant professor in the School of Construction Management Technology, received the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Teaching Award for Region 3.
Polytechnic faculty member honored at Purdue 2025 Festival of Teaching and Learning
Congratulations, Professor Lucas, for your incredible dedication to enriching teaching and learning at Purdue Polytechnic!
Dongming Gan elected fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Dr. Gan has received fellowship status in ASME, one of the highest honors awarded by the society. Read more: