Pedro Acevedo successfully defended his dissertation, and will now have a faculty role at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Read about how he is moving the needle on immersive VR in the world of education:
Computer and Information Technology
Capstone day in Indianapolis showcases student innovation
On May 1 and 2, Purdue Polytechnic students in Indianapolis presented a wide range of senior capstone projects developed over the course of their final year
Applied AI Day highlights Purdue leadership in real-world artificial intelligence
The Applied AI Research Center’s first event of its kind saw guest speakers and faculty researchers showcase AI’s potential to shape industry, infrastructure, and innovation:
An intro to Shamima Mithun, new computer, information technology faculty in Indianapolis
Meet Shamima Mithun, a professor at Purdue University in Indianapolis who is teaching innovative approaches to AI and language processing:
Hu gives AP update on state of AI-focused research: ‘Protecting yourself from deepfakes’
Shu Hu from Indianapolis recently spoke to the Associated Press about how researchers can better detect deepfake content using AI tools:
Karabiyik Promoted to AAFS Fellow by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Umit Karabiyik, Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Polytechnic, was recently promoted to AAFS Fellow—the highest level of membership within the American Academy of Forensic Sciences—during the 2025 AAFS Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
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:
PhD student uncovers ‘human values gaps’ in AI datasets
A Purdue Polytechnic PhD student has devised a technique for examining AI training data to see if systems will align with human morals and values. Read more here:
Dean's Lecture Series features exploration of Solitaire '[inventing] modern life'
Purdue Polytechnic thanks Dr. Ian Bogost from Washington University for a fascinating exploration on the influence of games, technology, and culture:
Recent alumnus makes Forbes’ ’30 Under 30’ for entrepreneurial successes
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."