A Purdue University discovery that improves broadband communications is featured as one of 23 real-world technologies in the 2011 Better World Report, an annual publication that highlights patented university discoveries that directly impact the quality of life for people around the world.

Anthony Smith, Lonnie Bentley and Michael Kane, professors in the College of Technology’s Department of Computer and Information Technology, founded Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS) Inc. in 2008. The Indianapolis-based company provides enhanced electronic communications through automated antenna aiming and tracking technology for broadband directional antennas that Smith, Bentley and Kane co-developed.

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Sarah Leach, an associate professor of mechanical engineering technology, has taught at Purdue’s College of Technology in South Bend for 12 years. She holds a master’s degree in materials science and engineering from the University of Notre Dame. She is on track to earn her doctorate in mechanical engineering from Purdue in 2013. Leach was employed by CTS Corporation in Elkhart for 15 years prior to joining Purdue. She is a registered professional engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

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The president of Banana Republic believes the balance of strengths he brings to his job is what makes him successful.

"Any time I focused on just one of them, I wasn’t any good at my job. I have a balance of creativity, leadership skills, and analytical skills," said Jack Calhoun, a 1987 graduate of the organizational leadership and supervision program in the College of Technology. He spoke Nov. 8 to students in the OLS 48400 (Leadership Strategies For Quality And Productivity) class, taught by Rodney Vandeveer, as part of Old Masters Week.

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Part researcher, part goodwill ambassador, Eugene Coyle is a Fulbright scholar researching energy policy at Purdue and the College of Technology through July 2012.

Coyle is head of the School of Electrical Engineering Systems at the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). His research project at Purdue is the latest in a series of projects, partnerships and exchanges between DIT and the College of Technology.

“Being here as a Fulbright Scholar in a research capacity is a wonderful opportunity to reflect and engage in research,” Coyle said.  “Great work is being done here in sustainable energy.”

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Edie Schmidt has been appointed the interim associate dean for research effective January 1, 2012. She will have a 50 percent appointment in the Dean's Office during her interim assignment.

Robert Cox has been appointed interim associate dean for globalization beginning immediately and will work with Don Buskirk on the growing international-related activities and opportunities. He will remain department head for Building Construction Management with the help of Brad Benhart, who has agreed to serve as assistant department head.

All the administrative positions within the Dean's Office are under review to determine how to serve the needs of the College of Technology in the most efficient and effective way.  Once that evaluation is completed, searches will begin for the interim positions. 

As part of the vision for the College of Technology, Gary Bertoline, dean, wants to be sure that all staff have a positive working environment and are treated with respect, have opportunity for growth, and feel valued.

This survey is open to all of the College of Technology staff to gather feedback. The survey will assist the dean and the administration in measuring workplace environment and any needs or issues that may need addressed.
 
Feel free to add any other comments at the end of the survey. The survey should take you approximately 10 minutes to complete and will remain live until November 30. All responses will be confidential.

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Barbara Alder, director of the College of Technology locations at Anderson and Richmond, received a Community Shining Star Award as part of Madison County's annual Athena Awards Nov. 15.

"Barb is helping to change the face and identity of Madison County one person at a time, and I am proud to call her friend, mentor and role model for my own business success," said Tammy Rimer of CN Design and Marketing in a story about Alder in the Anderson Herald-Bulletin.

One of 16 nominees for the Athena Award, Alder has spent much of professional career as an advocate for women's rights. As her career progressed, she was often the first woman in the positions she held in college admissions and with telecommunications companies. Prior to coming to Purdue, she was executive director of Madison County's Habitat for Humanity chapter.

For the month of October 2011, the College of Technology received external funding that totaled $182,751.

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Students at Purdue’s College of Technology at Lafayette delivered 3,820 pounds of food to the local Food Finders organization Monday afternoon.

They made the delivery before Thanksgiving because Food Finders was in need of additional food before the holiday. The students will be collecting food for another two weeks.

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Mark Lorhum, a graduate student in the Department of Computer and Information Technology, won the award for best paper at the third International ICST Conference on Digital Forensics & Cyber Crime (ICDF2C) in Dublin, Ireland, Oct. 26-28.

His paper, titled "Forensic Extractions of Data from the Nokia N900," examined methods for gathering digital evidence from the mobile phone.

At the same conference, Marcus Rogers, professor of computer and information technology, delivered a keynote address on the future of digital forensic science.

The fourth ICDF2C will be hosted by the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University in October, 2012.

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