Engineering technology faculty Milton Aguirre has come up with an amazing stress-management tool for students, and his recent grant funding has ensured that the device will not only be produced in large quantities, but on campus as well:
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Purdue Polytechnic join Senate AI Caucus for robotics showcase
In the past two years, AI has become a bigger story than ever. Learn how Purdue Polytechnic faculty and students met with the U.S. Senate to collaborate on ideas for the future of AI, robotics and beyond:
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:
Industry leader Hilti provides hands-on tools, tech for students, partners with Construction Management Technology
Hilti joined our School of Construction Management Technology on April 18 to give a sizeable gift to the construction lab in Dudley Hall, and to announce a long-lasting educational partnership to help innovate and evolve the construction industry alongside our students.
Industry partner PTC holds flagship event at Purdue's Smart Learning Factory
A primary partner in our Smart Learning ecosystem, PTC, joined us in late March to hold one of their major events for employees and their clients. Learn more here:
Trimble Technology Lab is “heritage and future” for Purdue Polytechnic, university's construction programs
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.
Air Force ROTC hosts summit with Space Force leadership, industry, President Chiang
Purdue Polytechnic's Air Force ROTC hosted a unique group of leaders from the Space Force, the Air Force, and defense technology firms in addition to Purdue President Mung Chiang for the Giant Leaps Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering seeking to advance national defense efforts in space.
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.
Tajikistan women in STEM visit Purdue Polytechnic, explore options for female student recruitment
We were glad to host visiting women from Tajikistan, all of whom are part of the Congressional Office of International Leadership. Read more to see their interests in recruiting women in their own higher education institutions, and what facilities they explored during their visit to Purdue Polytechnic:
IN-MaC visitors meet on-site to celebrate, plan for future of Design and Innovation, Pathways programs
Purdue Polytechnic's Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center just hosted a big group over two days to plan for the future of two massive (and still growing) programs that bring hands-on workforce preparedness to new generations: