Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Mechanical Engineering Technology has announced a collaborative partnership with Gibson, the leading guitar manufacturer. This marks Gibson's first higher-ed partnership of this kind, embarked upon because of the unique nature of the "guitar lab" at Purdue.
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New concentration gives students experience with industrial construction, transportation
Bryan Hubbard and Kyubyung Kang are offering a new degree concentration for students in Construction Management Technology. Infrastructure Construction Management provides students with opportunities to understand construction in transportation and industrial systems.
PhD student takes chance on America, finds ideal Purdue program and community
Fan Yang, a student going for her 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.
Purdue Polytechnic High School opening new Indianapolis branch for 2024
Purdue Polytechnic’s network of charter schools will gain a new branch for the upcoming academic year as the system expands into Pike Township. This is the Purdue Polytechnic High School’s (PPHS) fourth campus, and the third in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Purdue Polytechnic adds 14 hands-on lab facilities in Dudley and Lambertus Halls
In addition to a vast array of improved lab facilities, Purdue Polytechnic will be adding over a dozen entirely new ones for the coming academic year. All are designed to help students keep pace with "technology's rapid evolution."
NSF grant will address disparities among Black engineering technology students
Anne Lucietto from Purdue Polytechnic's School of Engineering Technology has teamed up with a wide range of researchers to investigate disparities between African American student enrollment in engineering technology compared to other demographic groups. Lucietto was awarded nearly $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to undertake the project.
Purdue professional flight team wins top ten spot in all-women air race
Purdue-based aviation crew “Boiler Up, Hangar Down” scored a top ten spot in the annual Air Race Classic, out of a competition class of 43 teams. Pilots Alex Small and Morgan Mallow competed successfully against nearly 100 other pilots from all walks of life and careers.
Polytechnic’s SMART Lab introduces area high schoolers to the wide world of robotics
Area high school students got to learn about the latest and greatest innovations in robotics from Purdue Polytechnic's very own SMART Lab. As part of the week-long program, they got to pick the brains of faculty and research staff, even learning how Purdue's familiar delivery robots manage to stay on target and not get lost around campus.
Aviation Day to feature alumni pilots, parachute team, commercial and military aircraft
The 2023 edition of Purdue Aviation Day will feature presentations by a Navy test pilot and United Airlines captain, both of whom are Purdue alums, plus a demonstration by the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights, a world-renowned team of skilled parachuters. Commercial and military aircraft will also be on display. The free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Purdue University Airport.
Scholarship enables student to pursue construction management degree
A new partnership with a national college outreach and youth leadership development organization gave Purdue Polytechnic's Nah’Shon Williams, who is majoring in construction management technology, the chance to become a Boilermaker. Williams and 10 other first-year students were selected for scholarships thanks to their academic and leadership potential.