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:
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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:
National institute awards grant to innovate engineering technology curriculum
Purdue Polytechnic faculty in multiple disciplines have been granted nearly $150,000 to generate new teaching modules for engineering technology students.
Purdue Polytechnic professor shares password security tips with Indianapolis news
Mustafa Abdallah recently spoke to news in Indianapolis about how to stay safe with your online password habits. "If I have a strong password today, there may be a new attack that can crack it in the future," Abdallah said.
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:
Polytechnic faculty among Purdue’s top innovators in 2024 patent rankings
As reported by Purdue News, Purdue Polytechnic faculty contributed to Purdue University’s position as one of the top patent-producing institutions in the United States, with Purdue ranking fourth nationally and seventh worldwide for patents received in 2024.
Giant leaps on ‘Mars’ outpost for Polytechnic student
Adriana Sanchez, a soon-to-be senior in mechanical engineering technology, recently got back from doing some amazing things at the Mars Desert Research Facility in Utah. Read about her two weeks in a simulated spacefaring environment here:
Zhang receives prestigious ASCE research award
Congratulations to Zhang for winning one of the most sought-after research awards in construction:
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: