living lab
The Living Lab at Purdue University’s Purdue Polytechnic empowers students to apply key concepts in networking, cybersecurity, database management, website & application development learned in prior Computer Information Technology (CIT) courses. This hands-on, real-world experience enhances career development for students by allowing them to work on internal and external projects, mirroring an industry IT department. Students collaborate on multiple projects as part of a dynamic IT team, gaining valuable skills that contribute to their professional growth and prepare them for successful careers in technology.
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Stay up to date with the Living Lab’s projects and upcoming events through our Blog! Weekly posts detailing the challenges within CIT projects and the necessary steps taken to find solutions.
Upcoming Events In CIT
CIT students can embark on a plethora of events including Technical Workshops, Resumania, Work Study Interviews, Career Counseling and Career Fairs. Check out the full list of CIT specialized events with other like-minded Techies!
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Core Mission
The mission of the Living Lab at Purdue University Indianapolis is to provide an experiential and service-oriented IT learning environment for students. Through hands-on CIT projects at Purdue, students engage in real production IT environments, equipping them to immediately contribute to their future workplaces upon graduation.
Practical experience supports career development for students by helping them solve IT problems independently, while meeting business standards for managing, documenting, and reporting their work. Students will develop essential skills through timely weekly status reports, preparing them for success in their IT careers.
Shared Vision
The vision of the Living Lab is to become the leading provider of experiential and service-learning opportunities in the United States, offering students hands-on IT experience and career development through real-world CIT projects. By equipping students with valuable skills in a dynamic learning environment, the Living Lab aims to prepare them for success in the evolving technology industry.
