The James siblings just had their aviation education come full circle, flying together as pilot and co-pilot!
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A father and a Boilermaker: Zach Arman talks Purdue Polytechnic in Lafayette experience
Zach Arman, a standout student from our Lafayette location, shares his story.
Construction management student finds full-time job through program’s internship
Cassidy Marshall leveraged her experience in construction management—a program that Purdue Polytechnic will now run at the new Purdue Indy campus—into a job with the very same company she interned with. Her first giant leap of many more to come!
Polytechnic alumnus makes Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ for innovations in agriculture
Polytechnic alumni Ivan Ball and Scott Massey created their company called "anu" in order to bring the newest technology to agriculture, not only stopping food waste in the developed world but endeavoring to end scarcity in other parts of the globe as well. Read more about how their efforts landed Massey on Forbes' 30 Under 30:
Purdue honors David Byers with Distinguished Technology Alumni Award
David Byers, a 1985 graduate of Purdue’s Professional Pilot Technology program, was just recently honored for his remarkable career in aviation and his enduring contributions to the field:
Engineering Technology alumni coach McCutcheon High robotics team to world championship
Our alumni are achieving amazing things at Purdue and beyond! Read about how Zach and Mike coached a high school team to worldwide success:
Dean’s Lecture Series highlights cyber-physical VR innovations
A Purdue undergrad alumnus, Dr. Gregory Welch of the University of Central Florida returned to campus to deliver a lecture on his work on "expanding the notion of virtual realtiy as a medium." Read on:
Supply Chain student recognized for undergrad research accomplishments
Joon Kang, an undergraduate student studying Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology, won awards for posters in two research competitions. As a Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship participant, Kang worked on research about ammonia emissions in North Carolina tobacco production. Both papers he worked on during the DUIRI program have been accepted for publication in global academic journals.
Alumna and former CIO Diana McKenzie reflects on a lifelong tech industry career
Diana McKenzie left Purdue and entered the workforce when things were very different; not only did many people not know how to use a computer in the workplace—they were also totally unused to seeing any genuine variety among corporate leadership. Read about how McKenzie trailblazed a path for women leading in technology:
Polytechnic alumnus leaps into entrepreneurship after American Express, American Airlines careers
Joseph Pabst has had an illustrious career in the near-30 years since he first came to Purdue. With his new venture, he sets his sights even higher on a self-started entrepreneurial project. Read Joseph's incredible story of small steps to giant leaps: