What is the most cost-effective way to load a shipping container? How can you make a piece of metal stronger using less energy?

The founding members of the Purdue’s Center for Technology Development (CTD) have asked its faculty researchers to address these questions over a one-year period. The two projects are the first for the center, which was launched in January 2012.

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Maria Drake became the College of Technology’s data manager in January of this year. Her ties to Purdue go back to her time as an undergraduate student. She earned a bachelor’s degree in law and society with minors in psychology and organizational leadership and supervision. She spent another 15 years in other Purdue offices: the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Traffic Safety Research in the School of Civil Engineering, the Division of Financial Aid and the Office for the Vice President for Research. She earned her master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan.

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An updated strategic plan for the College of Technology, for 2012-13, has been unveiled. A shortened print version highlighting the seven overarching goals of the plan, was distributed at the Aug. 24 Dean's Welcome Forum.

The longer plan, with complete objectives and action items, is available in a PDF format on the Strategic Plan Web site.

During July 2012, the College of Technology received external funding that totaled  $175,786.

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Five College of Technology faculty and staff were recognized by Dean Gary Bertoline August 24 as the most recent recipients of the Good to Great award.

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Knoy 366A is the college’s new Research Hub, offering several resources for faculty working on research, both for research publications and sponsored research proposals. Edie Schmidt, interim associate dean for research, and three part-time staff members have been working to create a welcoming space where collaboration and curiosity are encouraged. Yogurt, pretzels, almonds and crackers are available as well as teas and coffee.

Visit the Research Hub between 10:00 a.m. and noon, Wednesday, August 29, to find out more about what is available.

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Interested in any of the three funding opportunities announced last week by Edie Schmidt, interim associate dean for research? Stop by the CoT Research Hub in Knoy 366A between 10:00 a.m. and noon, Wednesday, August 29, to discuss strategies and find out more.

"Take this opportunity to write your Letter of Intent and get it submitted an entire week early," Schmdt said.

The opportunities include:

• Incentive Grant Proposals for a 'blue ocean'  research idea that may or may not be viable in the long run.
  
• Laboratory Research Equipment Program to provide funding for equipment that typical grants don't cover.
  
• Non-laboratory Research Infrastructure and Equipment Program to provide funding for items such as data sets, software, database access.
  

Next open time: 9:00 a.m.-noon, Friday, August 31, to talk about ATE grant, proposal writing services, and any other research topic.

Corey Sharp has been appointed director of Purdue University’s College of Technology at Anderson. He will oversee operations for the location, which is headquartered in the Flagship Enterprise Center.

“I am dedicated to growing Purdue University’s College of Technology in Anderson. I look forward to enhancing our partnerships with local school corporations, Ivy Tech Community College, and Anderson University,” Sharp said. “These partnerships are critical to providing seamless educational experiences for the residents of east central Indiana. “

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The beginning of the academic year is also a time for student organization callouts. The digital sign in the Knoy lobby and the college Web site calendar are two ways organizations can spread the word about their events.

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