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.

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:

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:

Our Technology, Leadership and Innovation department debuts a new podcast, featuring a conversation with alumnus Greg Kelley who has spearheaded new tech and processes in industry since graduating in 2001.

Purdue Polytechnic alumni are taking Giant Leaps—like Kevin Brown, an aviation grad who will play a crucial role in officiating the Super Bowl this SUnday:

Kapur, a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, said: "I am deeply grateful for the support I received during my time on campus, which showed me that the sky truly is the limit."

Whether its organizing outreach events as a team or supporting one another over the holidays, Purdue Polytechnic's statewide sites like Columbus are profound example of the Boilermaker spirit across all of Indiana:

Joshua Meister from Indianapolis' animation has had an amazing career thus far—and it's only getting more interesting as he moves on to a long-awaited Disney sequel later this year. Read Joshua's story here:

Purdue Polytechnic alumni are out there doing amazing things, like installing 50-meter swimming pools in Lucas Oil Stadium for the Olympic team trials. Read on:

Twelve #PurduePolytechnic alumni received awards celebrating their noteworthy contributions to Purdue, their industries, and the world of technology as a whole.