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Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayJustin Yang, Research with Real-World ImpactTo achieve real-world impact, modern research usually takes a village — that is, researchers from multiple disciplines. Justin Yang, associate dean, discusses the evolution of our college’s research impact areas into action-oriented centers and his goal to support professors as they balance use-inspired research with teaching.
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2025-01-1536 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayGary Bertoline (part 2), Use-Inspired ResearchPurdue Polytechnic, a college known for hands-on teaching & learning, needed a stronger research portfolio. Gary Bertoline, distinguished professor and former dean, helped professors start doing in research what they already did incredibly well in teaching: to apply theory to practical, real-world situations. It’s called use-inspired research.
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2024-12-1429 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayGary Bertoline (part 1), Maximizing Our College's ValuePurdue Polytechnic, known before 2015 as the College of Technology, has disciplines that look at times like engineering, computer science & management—which, former dean Gary Bertoline says, makes it difficult to understand our unique role. He recalls creating a future-forward plan to redefine & differentiate the college.
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2024-10-2825 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayJohn Gates, Belonging and Inclusion for EveryoneEquity is not about treating everybody the same. John Gates, Purdue’s vice provost for diversity and inclusion, says it’s is about providing people what they need to succeed, even if that means treating people differently—and what we do innately in our lives is what we should do in our classrooms and offices.
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2023-02-2542 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayMike Reckowsky & Tech Expo, a Showcase of Student SolutionsMike Reckowsky, director of industry relations in Purdue Polytechnic, says companies that sponsor students’ senior capstone projects receive working prototypes that address real-world problems. See students’ unique problem-solving abilities on display during our Tech Expo, and learn why your company should partner with our college.
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2022-10-1029 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayDaniel Castro, Meeting the Polytechnic’s New DeanHow did building cities in the dirt with toys and listening to soccer games on the radio lead a boy from Colombia to a distinguished career in industry and higher education that spanned three continents? It’s the story of Daniel Castro, the new dean of Purdue Polytechnic.
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2022-09-2517 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayJames Letsinger, Building Polytechnic’s FutureJames Letsinger, a 2013 Construction Management Technology grad, is overseeing construction of Purdue's $140M Engineering & Polytechnic Gateway Complex. He discusses what his job is like each day at the construction site and what it means to him to advance from being a graduate to building his school’s future home.
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2022-07-1116 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayToni Munguia, Making a DifferenceToni Munguia, affectionately known as "Miss Toni" to legions of current and past Purdue students, loves them like her own family. Toni tells us how she first came to Purdue, why working with students is so meaningful to her, and how her TECH 101 course makes a difference for students and the Polytechnic.
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2022-06-2729 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayAbby Perez, Psychology+Design=UXAbby Perez is a user experience engineer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In 2018, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Purdue Polytechnic’s UX Design program with a minor in psychology and a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This episode features interviews with Abby recorded several years apart.
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2021-03-1918 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayKathryn Seigfried-Spellar, Purdue's CyberSleuthKathryn Seigfried-Spellar, associate professor of computer and information technology, fights crime using cyberforensics, a branch of digital forensic science pertaining to evidence found in computers and digital storage media. She has become a national leader in the field.
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2021-02-1629 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayNadeem Ali, Internships WorkNadeem Ali, a mechanical engineering technology student, went on not just one, but three, internships! Getting real-world industry experience during college is how to "diversify your experience outside of your book-smarts," he says, to make you especially attractive to future employers.
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2020-06-1920 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayRosemary Astheimer, Flipping the ClassroomRosemary Astheimer's students watch her pre-recorded video lectures before coming to class, so class sessions are used for active learning and problem-solving. Astheimer, assistant professor of practice in computer graphics technology, says the "flipped classroom" method better accommodates different learning styles.
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2020-03-0327 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayMark Zimpfer, Construction Management & Limitless Opportunities"The opportunities are almost limitless" for today's students in construction management, says Mark Zimpfer, assistant professor of construction management technology, because more workers are retiring than entering the industry. Graduates often find themselves leading big projects just two years after earning degrees.
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2020-02-0623 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayJay Akridge, Preparing Purdue for 2030Purdue Provost Jay Akridge speaks with Polytechnic faculty and staff about the University's growth, its investments in faculty and facilities, and its future aspirations. The landscape for higher education will be very different in 2030, he says, and the time to start preparing is now.
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2020-01-2120 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayRenee Thomas, Education thru EntertainmentRenee Thomas, director of Purdue's Black Cultural Center, knows that being active in the campus community leads to academic success. With music, performing arts and cultural programs, the Black Cultural Center helps students get involved in “edutainment” — education through entertainment.
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2019-12-0417 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayLindsay Drake & Carson Deal, Study Abroad Before Classes BeginLindsay Drake and Carson Deal, Purdue Polytechnic students, went on a two-week Study Abroad trip to Europe before their first semester at Purdue. The experience was more than just an amazing cultural immersion; they each earned 3 credit hours.
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2019-11-2417 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayJim Tanoos, Supply Chain Management & Study AbroadPurdue Polytechnic Vincennes' Jim Tanoos discusses supply chain management, globalization, and how studying abroad provides students with unique insight into this increasingly global field of study.
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2019-11-2235 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayMelody Birmingham-Byrd, Be Humble & Take Giant LeapsMelody Birmingham-Byrd studied organizational leadership and has been a supervisor throughout her career, including more than seven years with Duke Energy. She reveals the inspiration for her career in management and shares advice about how to succeed in business in every phase of your career.
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2019-11-0113 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayGozdem Kilaz, Jet Fuel from Plastic Waste?(Episode has been edited to correct a minor error.) Gozdem Kilaz is an assistant professor of engineering technology, who focuses on developing alternative liquid fuels for transportation — specifically, biofuels for aviation. She discusses her work on a project to convert plastic waste into jet fuel. Gozdem also has big news to share about an upcoming project.
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2019-10-2221 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayDaniels & Bertoline, $140M Gateway ComplexMitch Daniels & Gary Bertoline discuss the Engineering & Polytechnic Gateway Complex. Details: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/newsroom/lilly-endowment-grants-40m-gateway-buildings-for-polytechnic
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2019-10-1516 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayMark French, Purdue's Surprise YouTube StarMark French’s videos, seen by over 6.5 million viewers, help students understand challenging mathematical concepts. We talked with Mark about his channel's origins and production techniques.
Mark's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/purdueMET
Learn more about Purdue Polytechnic and our Techies Today podcast: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/techiestoday
2019-10-0815 min
Purdue Polytechnic: Techies TodayTechies Today PreviewFrom Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, welcome to Techies Today — a new podcast about Purdue Polytechnic, one of Purdue's 10 academic colleges. In this preview episode, we introduce our podcast and play clips from a few upcoming episodes.
To learn more about Purdue Polytechnic and our college, visit polytechnic.purdue.edu/techiestoday. Our podcast launches soon! Thanks for listening.
2019-10-0102 min