Congratulations to Allison Boyd, an aeronautical engineering technology student who just became a 2024 Truman Scholar. Boyd joins a list of worldwide leaders who have been recipients, including Supreme Court justices, policy experts and public service heroes.
Student Success
New student-run digital enterprise group manages engineering projects for clubs across Purdue
Six students have taken on a large-scale task of getting as many engineering-focused clubs as they can manage into their product lifecycle management system. This tech-intensive goal was founded collaboratively by students and faculty in Purdue Polytechnic's digital enterprise systems program.
Standout organizational leadership professor brings talents to Purdue in Indianapolis
Katrenia Reed Hughes has been a firsthand witness to many impressive students over the years, and in her role at the up-and-coming Purdue in Indianapolis, she can continue to foster them through their education as the steady hand she's always been.
“A catalyst for change”: first-generation student at Polytechnic shares experience
Suzy Meh, a first-generation college student at Purdue Polytechnic, shares her perspective as the first person in her family to take steps in higher education.
Polytechnic professor’s book helps STEM instructors bridge computing gap between college, workforce
Purdue Polytechnic's Alejandra Magana has published a new book designed to "acquire [computing-related] skills more quickly and with greater success," as the baseline requirements for such skills only continue to increase with technological progress.
Computer and Information Technology forms first grad student association with faculty, alumnus advisor
Purdue Polytechnic's Department of Computer and Information Technology has just formed its first official organization for graduate students, which will provide a support network for academic and social life, as well as helping with funding for conferences and travel related to students' work.
Engineering Technology hosts a day of smart manufacturing at Purdue
Purdue Polytechnic recently hosted a dedication for its new smart manufacturing labs, designed to prepare students for the factory of the future. Engineering technology faculty have already begun shaping new curricula around these state-of-the-art facilities.
Purdue, Flexjet partner to launch AeroSphere for business aviation
Purdue Polytechnic's CREATE lab has partnered with Flexjet, Inc. to create AeroSphere—an aviation facility providing students with a world-class education in aircraft maintenance and upkeep.
Doctoral student awarded by National Academy division in D.C.
Luigi Dy, a doctoral student in Purdue Polytechnic, was awarded by the Transportation Research Board based in Washington, D.C. for his work in preventing incursions on aircraft runways.
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.