Today, Purdue Polytechnic alumna Kaileen Kraemer is in the spotlight. She spoke about her time as a technical director at Disney, working on films from "Zootopia" to "Big Hero 6," and her journey beginning in Purdue's computer graphics technology program.
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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.
Computer and Information Technology forms first grad student association with faculty, alumnus advisor
Purdue Polytechnic's Department of Computer and Information Technology 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.
‘We need more young people like this’: ROTC donor, Army veteran gives back
James Kasmark, an Army veteran and Purdue alumnus, gifted an obstacle course to Purdue's ROTC program this September. The Army, Naval, and Air Force ROTC curriculum proudly sits within Purdue Polytechnic's Division of Military Science and Technology.
First-of-its-kind Gibson guitar partnership enhances students' experiential learning
Purdue Polytechnic’s School of 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.
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 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.
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.