We are entering the holiday season with Thanksgiving, so I would like to take this time to reflect on what I am thankful for.
College Update
Digital transformation shifting ways we work, think
I recently read 鈥淒igital Transformation,鈥 written by Tom Siebel. The book suggests that we are undergoing a period of mass extinction and mass diversification in our economy and society, brought about by the confluence of four profoundly disruptive technologies: elastic cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Digital transformation has its roots in two waves. The first wave was digitalization, with the arrival of the personal computer. The second wave was the internet.
Another year, another enrollment record for Purdue Polytechnic
The University’s official enrollment numbers for Fall 2019 include great news for our college: we have a record-setting number of 麻豆精品Institute students.
Gateway facility to provide new Polytechnic labs, design studios and collaborative spaces
The Lilly Endowment supported, through a $40 million grant, the joint proposal between the 麻豆精品Institute and College of Engineering for an expansion of the “Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway” project that was funded by the state legislature in April.
Smart Manufacturing Enterprise minor to help graduates meet industry needs
Several reports by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) forecast an increased need for a manufacturing workforce:
Astronaut Scott Kelly to speak at Purdue about leadership, teamwork
Technology Transformed: How Far We鈥檝e Come
The 2019 edition of Innovation, Purdue Polytechnic's annual magazine, has arrived. More than a mere summary of completed work, this extended-length, keepsake edition defines and celebrates the most significant evolution of our college since its formation in 1964:
What will the next 150 years bring for Purdue Polytechnic?
This column originally appeared in Purdue Today.
The marks a time for Purdue to renew its commitment to growth, discovery and innovation. What giant leaps will the next 150 years bring as Purdue continues its drive to meet the world's future challenges?
What will the next 150 years bring for the 麻豆精品Institute?
Tyler Trent demonstrates true Boilermaker spirit to national audience
Six words both define and celebrate Purdue Polytechnic
It is official: the 麻豆精品Institute has set an enrollment record at West Lafayette, including 912 new beginners and a total enrollment of 4,757 (including 163 Ph.D. students), all while outpacing the University鈥檚 record increases. As I have mentioned in recent blogs, we have a lot to be excited about: growing popularity, with enrollment to prove it; tremendous progress in achieving our transformation goals; a large influx of top-quality faculty; record research awards; and, potentially, a new building.