CCE News & Spotlights

October 10, 2013

Mannering inducted into Purdue Teaching Academy

Congratulations to Fred Mannering, one of this year's inductees into the Purdue Teaching Academy. The academy was developed in 1996 to provide a means to elevate teaching and learning at Purdue, and to recognize outstanding faculty and staff who contribute to the learning environment.
October 4, 2013

Moavenzadeh named Education CEO of the Year 2013

Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh (Ph.D. '62), President of the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, was honored as the Education CEO of the Year by the Gulf Business Industry Awards.
October 1, 2013

Weiss appointed Hockema Professor

On September 27th the Board of Trustees ratified the appointment of Dr. W. Jason Weiss as the Jack and Kay Hockema Professor of Civil Engineering.
September 24, 2013

Olek named first ACPA Scholar

Prof. Jan Olek has been named the first ACPA Scholar in Concrete Pavement and Materials Science effective August 12, 2013. The ACPA Scholar is a two-year appointment funded by the American Concrete Pavement Association.
August 28, 2013

CE honors students recognized for SURF presentations

Congratulations to Alana Wilbee, David Cannon, Andrew Martin and Chanhue Jeong for their outstanding contributions at this year's SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) Research Symposium.
August 27, 2013

Olek honored at international conference

Prof. Jan Olek was honored for his outstanding contributions regarding sustainable construction materials at the Third International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies in Kyoto, Japan
August 16, 2013

Ming Qu serves on jury at Solar Decathlon China

Assistant Professor Ming Qu served on the solar application jury at the Solar Decathlon China, co-hosted by the National Energy Administration of China and U.S. Department of Energy.
August 13, 2013

New Report Shows Traffic Improving on Indiana Interstates

A joint report published by INDOT traffic engineers and Purdue University researchers shows significant improvements statewide. The 2012 Indiana Mobility Report also ranks congestion on Indiana's interstates, including increases or reductions in travel time.
August 1, 2013

Simulations aiding study of earthquake dampers for structures

Researchers have demonstrated the reliability and efficiency of "real-time hybrid simulation" for testing a type of powerful damping system that might be installed in buildings and bridges to reduce structural damage and injuries during earthquakes.
June 19, 2013

Bridge competition inspires undergraduate investigation in seismic design

On May 20, 2013, engineering students from five universities vied for the sturdiest bridge design at the Seventh National Seismic Conference on Bridges & Highways (7NSC) in Oakland, California. The K'NEX Bridge Competition required the undergraduate teams to create designs for a bridge slated for inclusion in a new San Francisco Bay Area highway system.
June 17, 2013

Drnevich receives engineering leadership award

The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers presented the first Thomas A. Morris Engineering Leadership Award to Vincent P. Drnevich, P.E., Ph.D., in recognition of his outstanding engineering leadership and ability to exhibit the highest level of integrity and ethics in all conduct, and his continuous demonstration of breadth and depth of engineering knowledge.
June 13, 2013

Achieving energy independence

Panagiota Karava, assistant professor of civil engineering, is among the Purdue researchers exploring ways to significantly reduce energy consumption by incorporating innovative strategies into the design and operation of new buildings, optimally linked with smart grids.
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