Building on previous collaborations, Purdue and Google are charting a path toward deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence — one that would weave together education and research to prepare the next generation of AI leaders while advancing the technology itself. Leaders from both organizations discussed this shared commitment with stakeholders Thursday (Nov. 13) at AI Frontiers: Uniting Education, Business and Government for Real-World Innovation, which they co-hosted to advance dialogue on AI’s role in education and research.
Autonomous cars have hit the roads, and drones fly in the skies. But what about the water? Marine vehicles have a host of challenges that make maritime autonomy extremely difficult. That’s why Purdue researchers have teamed up with Saab to design algorithms enabling autonomous boats to conduct station keeping, obstacle avoidance and docking under dynamic conditions.
Edited by Jeffrey Brewer, a retired associate professor now serving as a limited-term lecturer; Kevin Dittman, an associate professor; and Paul Thomas, an assistant professor of practice, “Methods of IT Project Management” provides a comprehensive, process-based guide for graduate, advanced undergraduate and practitioner courses. Built on the latest “Project Management Body of Knowledge” standards, the text uniquely organizes material according to a generic project life cycle — from initiation to closeout — rather than by abstract knowledge areas.
Purdue brought together space and aviation alumni, friends and industry leaders to exchange ideas and celebrate achievements as part of the first-of-its-kind Space and Aviation Alumni Reunion on Nov. 6-7. Industry partners including Rolls-Royce, Boeing and SpaceX joined Purdue leaders and professors to discuss the current climate and future potential in space and aviation.
Enjoy live reindeer, hot cocoa, festive performances and holiday cheer at the Purdue Christmas Show preview event this Wednesday (Nov. 19) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of Haas Hall.
When Leanna Chroman, a vice president at Huse Culinary, was just beginning her Purdue Global degree, she was hoping to bring new skills to the team that had become her family. Now she’s holding her diploma ... and so much more.
