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.
Student Success
Guitar made from Mackey floor, crafted by Polytechnic student, auctioned for nearly $11K at Purdue vs. IU
Gryphon Mawhorter from Purdue Polytechnic's guitar lab returns with his latest creation: a guitar made of the old basketball court from Mackey Arena. An auction for the item will begin at the Purdue vs. IU men's basketball game, and will support the guitar lab's continued success.
Computer graphics programs climb national rankings in animation, game design, UX
Purdue Polytechnic's computer graphics technology department has climbed the ranks of both Animation Career Review and the Princeton Review for 2024. Students and faculty leaders say this is due to adoption of new technology, innovative teaching, and frequent mentorship and encouragement.
Capture 3D, Zeiss ScanBox gift delivers on cross-college collaboration, increases students' workforce readiness
Purdue Polytechnic faculty and executives gathered with representatives from Capture 3D/Zeiss, Howmet Aerospace and with peers in the industrial engineering program at Purdue to celebrate the recent installation of a Zeiss ScanBox 5120, a large machine that allows facilities to scan manufactured parts for comparison with their “perfect’’ digital versions. The ScanBox resides within the “Build @ Scale” lab, marking the first instance of cross-pollination in a physical teaching space between Purdue Polytechnic and the College of Engineering since Dudley and Lambertus Halls were dedicated.
Three Polytechnic students awarded scholarships on aviation organization’s 30th anniversary
Congratulations to three of our aviation students, who have just been awarded a prestigious scholarship!
Student connections, supply chain education strengthened between Munich, Purdue with help from Polytechnic faculty
Purdue Polytechnic faculty member James Tanoos presented several hands-on case studies to graduate-level students in Germany at the beginning of the summer, as part of an ongoing set of journey's across Europe during the summer semester. Find out more:
Purdue Indy students collaborate to design and build low-cost neonatal medical devices for international use
Our Purdue Indy students are saving lives; mechanical engineering technology undergrads collaborated with faculty and Riley Children's Hospital to build a new kind of incubator that can be used in lower-income nations around the world. Read all about it here:
Flight students look to crack top ten once more in all-women 2024 Air Race Classic
Some incredible female pilots have gathered for the 2024 Air Race Classic, including a Purdue team composed of Reyna Dodd and returning competitor Morgan Mallow. Here's to cheering them on to another top ten finish for the second year in a row:
Engineering Technology grad student wins teaching award from Purdue Teaching Academy
Congratulations to our PhD student Pragatheiswar Giri, who's celebrating both an award from the Purdue Teaching Academy and a successful election to the university's Grad Student Government. Get the details here:
Polytechnic doctoral student, military test pilot wins Naval Academy award for faculty support
Our doctoral students come from all walks of life—for instance, active-duty Naval test pilot Jonathon Parry, who just won the Naval Academy's award for top scientists and engineers. Learn more about Parry here: