http://new.ipfw.edu/ News http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/8dadfad4-b279-4591-a25c-79cd69f9ab2a/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—What kind of innovative ideas can we expect from tomorrow’s workforce? Visit the New Tech Showcase hosted by Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Walb Student Union International Ballroom to find out. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:02:33 EDT 8dadfad4-b279-4591-a25c-79cd69f9ab2a http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/eebd2b2c-ac89-4752-bcb7-c98be74446ad/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—How is designing a building for use as a hospital different from designing one for use as a church, restaurant, or assisted living facility? The Third Annual Interior Design Senior Exhibition will allow viewers to discover those differences from Friday April 26, through Sunday, May 19, 2013, in the Visual Arts Gallery located in the lobby of the Visual Arts Building. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:47 EDT eebd2b2c-ac89-4752-bcb7-c98be74446ad http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/5ad753e7-f953-4c2d-b926-7102a7d542b1/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Students of all ages and in all grades, including those who are already taking college classes, can learn what their futures could be at the Third Annual CTE/STEM Expo, Tuesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom at IPFW. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:38:11 EDT 5ad753e7-f953-4c2d-b926-7102a7d542b1 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/2e556229-70b2-451f-84e6-1e3d9eb0b762/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Associate Professor of Engineering Don Mueller is one of only 30 educators selected from across the country to attend the Center for Sustainable Engineering’s (CSE’s) workshop this June. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:59:19 EDT 2e556229-70b2-451f-84e6-1e3d9eb0b762 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c3e7ae85-204c-4df9-bda2-a57c5038c313/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Asking what a cockroach craves might not be considered polite dinner conversation, but for a Fort Wayne middle school student it was a question that warranted further investigation. Judges at the Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair will learn the answer, Saturday, March 23, at the Northeast Indiana Regional K–12 Science and Engineering Fair. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:09:48 EDT c3e7ae85-204c-4df9-bda2-a57c5038c313 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/155a0ed0-f8d0-4329-b3f5-41fc839498ce/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A city of the future, Recropolis, engineered by students from Woodside Middle School in Fort Wayne, recently won two of the 26 special awards at the 2013 National Engineers Week Foundation Future City® Competition in Crystal City, Va. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:19:44 EST 155a0ed0-f8d0-4329-b3f5-41fc839498ce http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/74a3621d-cc82-4aa4-8a92-52e11c3c95ad/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Department of Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) is sponsoring its tenth annual Opportunity Banquet, Friday, March 23, in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:12:46 EST 74a3621d-cc82-4aa4-8a92-52e11c3c95ad http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/8caf738f-1ab1-4ee4-b4f6-b74ecb998daa/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Spectators cheering each bridge as the “crusher” does its job is the highlight of the annual Engineer’s Week High School Bridge Building Contest, Saturday, February 23. Area high school students are challenged by the Northeast Indiana Engineer's Week Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:06:26 EST 8caf738f-1ab1-4ee4-b4f6-b74ecb998daa http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/a95209ce-4959-483a-8ddd-d7555b785771/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will host area middle school Mathletes® as they compete in the Anthony Wayne chapter contest of the national MATHCOUNTS® program, Saturday, February 16, in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:00:24 EST a95209ce-4959-483a-8ddd-d7555b785771 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/bb389760-3648-418d-beec-9828d62b5e8f/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will host the 2013 Science Olympiad, Saturday, February 2, beginning with registration at 9 a.m. in the lobby of Neff Hall. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:57:43 EST bb389760-3648-418d-beec-9828d62b5e8f http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/9b63a7f2-3493-45a7-922e-efce5b8b42c6/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana middle school students took on a formidable challenge this past fall. Middle school students from 36 regions across the U.S. have been working to develop their own solutions to combat the devastating effect of unchecked water runoff. It’s all part of the 2012–13 National Engineers Week Future City® Competition. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:33:36 EST 9b63a7f2-3493-45a7-922e-efce5b8b42c6 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/17bda5cb-c5fe-41f4-abbe-1d0674722115/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Science teachers from Leo, Columbia City, Huntington, Lakeland, and Eastbrook high schools are taking part in a three-day workshop at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) this week. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:27:05 EST 17bda5cb-c5fe-41f4-abbe-1d0674722115 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/61da6805-6aea-4b04-bd73-b5ba8c7ddf7e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Age and generations might divide some people, but FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) actually brings them together! Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:31:37 EST 61da6805-6aea-4b04-bd73-b5ba8c7ddf7e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/9d962ba7-fb8f-4c4b-aed3-4e8fb846593e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW faculty and community professionals will offer up intriguing "mini" presentations designed to grab the attention of middle school students at the annual College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) Middle School Career Day. This year’s two-day event began last Friday, Oct. 26 and concludes this Friday, Nov. 2. Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:05:28 EDT 9d962ba7-fb8f-4c4b-aed3-4e8fb846593e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/e600e8f9-c335-49d6-ab21-a1c397d8d8cf/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Parents: here’s a great way to get your kids off the couch and away from computer or video games. Take your kids to Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central on the second Saturday of the month, beginning October 8, and let them be dazzled by science! Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:30:28 EDT e600e8f9-c335-49d6-ab21-a1c397d8d8cf http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/1661156d-082e-4615-b91d-26b50a6aaf49/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The weekend of October 5–7 will hold many possibilities for the children who attend the IPFW Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Fourth Annual Poss-Abilities Theatre Camp. The camp is designed so children who use AAC or augmentative/alternative communication devices can experience what it’s like to be in a live theatre production. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:28:29 EDT 1661156d-082e-4615-b91d-26b50a6aaf49 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/9c4b86e7-8e7e-4257-825a-a4d526f2dbf3/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW's College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science has been notified that continued accreditation of its computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs has been granted by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET). The civil engineering program, which was started in 2006, received its initial accreditation. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:06:09 EDT 9c4b86e7-8e7e-4257-825a-a4d526f2dbf3 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/8e5e197a-2916-45c6-a340-580cdd849869/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is meeting the needs of the business community with its new Information Technology degree program offered by the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science and the Department of Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology (CEIT). The degree program, which is in its first semester, already has 44 students declared as majors. Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:05:09 EDT 8e5e197a-2916-45c6-a340-580cdd849869 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/52bc37d0-a3d6-45b4-9a90-f57131b5531e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—During the summer many teens kick back and relax at home watching TV or playing video games. That wasn’t the case for 29 students in grades 8–12 who created their own animation and video games during the ACT I and ACT II (Adventures in Computing for Teens) summer exploration camps at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:16:07 EDT 52bc37d0-a3d6-45b4-9a90-f57131b5531e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/36be6f26-4577-4043-9b67-25074cfd627c/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Fourteen middle and high school students took on the challenge of taking the fun of robotics and applying it to a relevant issue at the recently completed IPFW Summer Robotics Camp. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:13:11 EDT 36be6f26-4577-4043-9b67-25074cfd627c http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/18480f17-6e9f-4e84-9a06-fd60e003e44f/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Middle and high school students will be putting their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills to the test next month in the Sea Perch Experience at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). More than 40 students will take part in the four-day outreach initiative of the IPFW STEM Council, Monday through Thursday, July 9 to 12, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:40:36 EDT 18480f17-6e9f-4e84-9a06-fd60e003e44f http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/6a9bd0d1-1b25-467a-9751-86b2e7fcf199/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Spring semester for the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) has seen its students receiving accolades in various competitions. Thu, 10 May 2012 17:09:45 EDT 6a9bd0d1-1b25-467a-9751-86b2e7fcf199 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/84b8112b-589a-4f2e-b8f5-8f03c5401ac1/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—At a news conference today (Tuesday, May 8, 2012) Chancellor Michael Wartell and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs William McKinney announced the iPad cohort project has received a gift of $25,000 from Follett’s, the operators of IPFW’s on-campus book store. Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:04 EDT 84b8112b-589a-4f2e-b8f5-8f03c5401ac1 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/6fc970b4-d947-4ca1-b029-065613441ff5/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central, Saturday, May, 12, will examine “Water and Wastewater Treatment: Yesterday and Today,” with a presentation by senior engineering student Zachery Estes. Fri, 04 May 2012 15:46:36 EDT 6fc970b4-d947-4ca1-b029-065613441ff5 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/dadaa4f9-294a-47fb-8522-f919a541c91d/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The 2011–12 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) academic year saw the implementation of Project #mobileEDU, in which faculty members were given iPads to “re-imagine IPFW’s academic future.” Fri, 04 May 2012 09:49:10 EDT dadaa4f9-294a-47fb-8522-f919a541c91d http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/0be2a01e-079f-4d52-9939-55d41fab023e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—At a meeting held yesterday in Zhenjiang, China, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Chancellor Michael Wartell signed an agreement with Jiangsu University to develop a dual-degree collaboration in engineering between the two universities. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:44 EDT 0be2a01e-079f-4d52-9939-55d41fab023e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/28f27988-3603-4e21-8e1f-9ec80679a089/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Ten students in the interior design program at IPFW will have their design concepts showcased in both two dimensional drawings and digital three dimensional models, at the second annual Senior Exhibition, Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 20 at the Visual Arts Gallery in the Visual and Performing Arts Building. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:07:17 EDT 28f27988-3603-4e21-8e1f-9ec80679a089 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/5fdfba58-8c40-4899-9407-842a3aabd507/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) graduate and undergraduate engineering students will showcase their work at the Engineering Research and Design Conference, this Friday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:58:44 EDT 5fdfba58-8c40-4899-9407-842a3aabd507 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/b356ace0-dea9-4776-832c-c3e805da85f0/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Jennika Laird is a 2011 graduate of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) with a degree in Computer Engineering Technology. She is also a member of the 2011 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:59:08 EDT b356ace0-dea9-4776-832c-c3e805da85f0 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c04f905a-fdbe-4f1a-b9af-ed0c20d2000f/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW Help Desk Technician Karen Bogard is the winner of the Help Desk Institute’s (HDI’s) competition for Midwest Region Analyst of the Year. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:05:39 EDT c04f905a-fdbe-4f1a-b9af-ed0c20d2000f http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/6cf399c6-5139-4880-b3c1-3568aa57cdc7/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Students in elementary, middle, or high school, as well as those already in college, are invited to attend the Second Annual CTE/STEM Expo, Thursday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom at IPFW. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:29:10 EDT 6cf399c6-5139-4880-b3c1-3568aa57cdc7 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/30e6fbd3-da03-4f7b-b192-83512bb1bfca/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Mikel M. Miller, the Chief Scientist, Munitions Directorate, at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, will deliver the keynote address at the 9th Annual Opportunity Banquet, Friday, March 23, in the Walb Union Ballroom. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:30:01 EDT 30e6fbd3-da03-4f7b-b192-83512bb1bfca http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/573b2ce3-9e53-4487-8ce0-fcc7a31dec53/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Students attending the Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will have an opportunity to view science and technology up close, thanks to a visit by the da Vinci, courtesy of regional fair sponsor Lutheran Health Network. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:45:17 EDT 573b2ce3-9e53-4487-8ce0-fcc7a31dec53 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/66cf277b-f42f-4aa2-b442-11c46e4173c2/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Global Alliance for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (GATTE) has grown in size with eight additional universities in Taiwan signing on to the agreement. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:09:07 EST 66cf277b-f42f-4aa2-b442-11c46e4173c2 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/d2ec5972-d0ff-4f93-b881-a80131f36b74/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—How do you know when the concrete used to build a road is the right mixture? That’s a question Mohammad Alhassan, assistant professor of civil engineering, will answer Saturday, March 10, during Lunch with an IPFW Scientist. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:39:06 EST d2ec5972-d0ff-4f93-b881-a80131f36b74 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/7056ee6e-2abb-480a-8ffe-0dc463904a90/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Spectators cheering each bridge as the “crusher” does its job will be the highlight of the annual Engineers Week High School Bridge Building Contest, Saturday, February 25, in the lobby of the Engineering Building IPFW. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:56:12 EST 7056ee6e-2abb-480a-8ffe-0dc463904a90 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/bfb61d6d-b5d1-4352-ba66-e809c65af477/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Mathletes® from area middle schools will compete in the Anthony Wayne Chapter Contest of the National MATHCOUNTS® program this Saturday, February 4. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:41 EST bfb61d6d-b5d1-4352-ba66-e809c65af477 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/48145a6e-3381-4776-bf2f-47ccce6ce74d/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A record nine teams of high school students from six different schools will converge on the campus of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Saturday, February 4, to take part in the Science Olympiad. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:20:26 EST 48145a6e-3381-4776-bf2f-47ccce6ce74d http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/01034004-0113-4658-8c21-7e94bdc9bdfa/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—With over 19,000 teams in more than 50 countries, FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is constantly expanding. Indiana’s FLL teams research real-world scientific topics as they design and build an original robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology to accomplish the missions set forth in the 2011 FIRST® LEGO® League “Food Factor” Challenge. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:45:09 EST 01034004-0113-4658-8c21-7e94bdc9bdfa http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/af775463-88ad-4c40-8030-f81ad2d20573/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Information Analytics and Visualization Center at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is hosting the upcoming Distinguished Lecture Series presentation by David T. Chen, Ph. D., Monday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to noon in Walb Union, Room G-08. Chen’s presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:23:23 EST af775463-88ad-4c40-8030-f81ad2d20573 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/711e8b21-5b8b-4ef8-814d-d3ed81510286/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—What happens when a philosopher, an architect, and a sociologist get together to discuss sustainability? The result is The Green Age: Transforming Your Life Choices for the 21st Century by award-winning Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) professors Regina Leffers, Matt Kubik, and Pat Ashton. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:59:22 EST 711e8b21-5b8b-4ef8-814d-d3ed81510286 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/047e5464-317a-42f6-9715-37c8b1033e6a/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW offers undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in research projects with faculty from all of the university’s schools and colleges. But not everyone knows about these opportunities. To remedy that situation, IPFW’s chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, is hosting a panel discussion, “Undergraduate Research at IPFW." Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:39:02 EDT 047e5464-317a-42f6-9715-37c8b1033e6a http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/ecf7ff6b-5525-4358-a6a7-851e53ff6373/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is proud to host the 1st Indiana-Taiwan Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship Summit (ITTES) today. The summit is designed to showcase 16 innovative technologies developed from both Taiwan and Indiana universities and make these intellectual properties available to area investors and businesses for possible commercialization. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:41:40 EDT ecf7ff6b-5525-4358-a6a7-851e53ff6373 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/60477b76-7299-42aa-aff6-3003e481d829/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) has successfully initiated the first Global Alliance for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (GATTE). This partnership is the first of its kind and size to be established, allowing for the stimulation of economic development in northeast Indiana through the transfer and spin-off of technology developed through Taiwan’s university-based incubation centers. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:47:41 EDT 60477b76-7299-42aa-aff6-3003e481d829 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/1dcb47b0-dab1-437e-8a02-9f04c500de8b/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will hold a global forum to showcase 16 innovative technologies and initiate joint ventures developed from both Taiwan and Indiana universities. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:11:32 EDT 1dcb47b0-dab1-437e-8a02-9f04c500de8b http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/66b37469-cbf1-46ee-b6e2-60df48aa3533/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The study of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by K–12 students in northeast Indiana received a boost today (Friday, August 26) with the formal unveiling of two vehicles designed to bring STEM to their classrooms. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:44:24 EDT 66b37469-cbf1-46ee-b6e2-60df48aa3533 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/e50e494f-4b93-4483-b032-339f0a6f5e29/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—NISTEM, otherwise known as the Northeast Indiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Resource Center, IPFW, and Science Central will hold a news conference and ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, August 26, at 10 a.m. in front of the Science Central building at 1950 North Clinton. NISTEM’s latest acquisitions will be unveiled at the news conference. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:14:04 EDT e50e494f-4b93-4483-b032-339f0a6f5e29 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/81aadf4d-5773-4759-9ad1-b4638fac0e0d/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Mobile electronic devices have become ingrained in our daily lives, so much so, that beginning later this month, a 60-member faculty cohort at IPFW will be using iPads in their classrooms as part of a brand-new project at the campus, “Re-imagining IPFW’s Academic Future: Project #mobileEDU.” Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:01:45 EDT 81aadf4d-5773-4759-9ad1-b4638fac0e0d http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c4cbf3a9-5b19-4fde-b42a-0f9859ec9caf/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Students in grades 8–12 recently experienced the challenge of STEM learning at exploration camps offered through the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science outreach office at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:02:50 EDT c4cbf3a9-5b19-4fde-b42a-0f9859ec9caf http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/6f7d5e5e-65e1-41be-b519-6f0fbdd621be/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Three Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) mechanical engineering students have the distinction of walking away with top honors at the inaugural undergraduate design competition presented by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, located in southern Indiana. Mon, 23 May 2011 09:43:44 EDT 6f7d5e5e-65e1-41be-b519-6f0fbdd621be http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/70b7e05d-8f07-4a3f-9ed2-125a1f11306d/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Interior Design program is experiencing a first this month: it has a Senior Design Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Building, now through Sunday, May 22. Mon, 16 May 2011 11:32:39 EDT 70b7e05d-8f07-4a3f-9ed2-125a1f11306d http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/7f7ca3cf-1175-43da-aaaf-dcb3981ba257/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Interns for Indiana (IFI) is still seeking high tech start-up companies to participate in the program. IFI is a program being used by Purdue University and its regional campuses to keep Hoosier college graduates in Indiana after they graduate. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:43:17 EDT 7f7ca3cf-1175-43da-aaaf-dcb3981ba257 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/266537/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair at IPFW will host approximately 265 students this Saturday. Those students will display their winning projects and be on-hand to explain them to the judges as they compete for awards and cash prizes. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:46:09 EDT 266537 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/258140/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Science-related careers offer many opportunities, yet students aren’t always aware of the exciting aspects of the fields of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:21:28 EST 258140 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/251360/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) announces its newest Center of Excellence. The Information Analytics and Visualization Center will provide state-of- the-art resources for faculty and students to engage in multidisciplinary research in partnership with business, industry, and government agencies. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:45:36 EST 251360 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/249804/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Lawrence Roberts, a telecommunications and network systems powerhouse who earned a Ph.D. at MIT and is widely recognized as a founding father of the Internet, will be the guest speaker at the 8th Annual Opportunity Banquet sponsored by the Indiana–Purdue Student Government Association (IPSGA) at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:59:03 EST 249804 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/231007/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Can America’s middle schoolers do a better job of tackling our nation’s health care crisis than its politicians? The students’ health care innovations will be unveiled at the 10th anniversary of the Future City® Indiana Regional at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:13:51 EST 231007 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/223349/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Eric Harmison and Robert Carper were Indiana University–Purdue University (IPFW) students in Elizabeth Thompson’s engineering senior design class in 2004 when they developed the Wireless Controlled Robot. Today Harmison is employed as a design engineer with ITT Electronic Systems. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:00:25 EST 223349 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/198058/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.– IPFW’s Wireless Technology Center is pleased to announce Claude Setzer has been hired as its associate director. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:28:53 EDT 198058 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/193830/69545 Todor Cooklev has been named the ITT Associate Professor of Wireless Communication and Applied Research. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:46:02 EDT 193830 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/189966/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Over the past 10 years, 3,000 Indiana middle school students, teachers, and mentors have worked in teams to create an amazing array of cities as participants in the Indiana Regional Future City® Competition. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:37:13 EDT 189966 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/187302/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—On Oct. 1, 2010, IPFW senior students in the Construction Engineering Technology B.S. degree program, together with members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the regional U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Northeast Indiana Green Build Coalition (NEIGBC) will be conducting a design charrette focusing on IPFW Helmke Library renovations. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:38:39 EDT 187302 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/150720/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Plans are already underway for next year’s Fort Wayne Wireless Summer School, following a highly successful and well-attended session hosted June 16–17 by the Wireless Technology Center at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:48:33 EDT 150720 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/147760/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Ten students spent a week at the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) robotics camp, where they were challenged to take the fun of robotics and apply it to a relevant issue, Homeland Security. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:49:01 EDT 147760 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/147406/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs William McKinney is pleased to announce the promotion and/or tenure of 14 faculty members. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:18:04 EDT 147406 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/131391/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Engineering recently received a $691,450 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will support graduate students in the areas of wireless and systems engineering for the next three years. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:24:33 EDT 131391 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/130347/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Talent Initiative announced today that it will disburse grant funds in the amount of $500,000 to the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science’s (ETCS) Department of Computer Science at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:44:26 EDT 130347 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/127665/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Center for the Built Environment is sponsoring the Northeast Indiana Green Build Coalition (NEIGBC) 2010 Green Innovation Awards on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the IPFW Holiday Inn at 7:30 a.m. Mon, 24 May 2010 16:07:29 EDT 127665 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/113120/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Natural Step workshop hosted by the Indiana University–Purdue University (IPFW) Center for the Built Environment on Wednesday, April 21, has been cancelled. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:48:45 EDT 113120 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/112388/69545 The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) chapter of the Omicron Psi National Honorary Society will honor non-traditional students who combine academic achievement with community service at a ceremony Monday April 19. The induction ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. Members of the media are invited to attend to cover the event. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:23:45 EDT 112388 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/112347/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Indiana University–Purdue University (IPFW) Center for the Built Environment will host The Natural Step, who will present a framework for sustainable thinking and a network for conscious leaders. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:01:19 EDT 112347 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106170/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Interns for Indiana program wants to lessen the brain drain by keeping Hoosier college graduates in Indiana. One way the program is seeking to do that is to place high quality student interns with start-up companies. That, in turn, helps accelerate company growth, while providing students with valuable educational experiences. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:54:09 EDT 106170 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/101949/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Shapes are found everywhere you look in nature. Explore them and even discover new shapes at the next Science Central Lunch with an IPFW Scientist. Adam Coffman, associate professor of mathematics, will present “Geometry in Nature,” Saturday, Apr. 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Science Central. The program is open to the public at a cost of $16 per person; $9 for Science Central members. Lunch is included. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:01:45 EDT 101949 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100841/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Richard T. Doermer School of Business and Management Sciences (DSBMS) and its College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) are the proud recipients of $2,500 donations from Alfe Heat Treating. The checks were presented to Associate Dean of DSBMS James Moore and Dean of ETCS Gerard Voland by Alfe Heat Treating’s Human Relations Manager Cheryl Allison. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:53:07 EDT 100841 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/98408/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Are the days of higher education students carrying around heavy textbooks soon to be gone? David W. Lewis will speak about “The Future of the Textbook: Will E-texts be the Death of the Hard-bound?” at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Wednesday, March 24, at 2 p.m. in Neff Hall, Room 101. The lecture is free and open to the public. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:28:19 EDT 98408 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/97045/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Is your cat ambidextrous? This question, in addition to many other questions on topics like bio fuels, food, bugs, germs, and human behavior, will be answered by area K–12 students Saturday, March 20, at the Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The fair is held at the IPFW Gates Sports Center and will host approximately 275 students whose projects have advanced from their school fair. Those students will display their winning projects and be onhand to explain them to the judges as they compete for awards and cash prizes. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:44:17 EST 97045 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/96875/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Members of the media are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the IPFW Columbia City Trailhead Project on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 1:30 p.m., at the site of the sustainable building to be constructed by IPFW construction engineering students with local sponsors and mentors, at 425 S. Whitley Street in Columbia City. Speakers will include IPFW Chancellor Michael Wartell; Jim Fleck, mayor of Columbia City; and Karl Reusser, president of Friends of the Eel River Trail. Regina Leffers, director of the IPFW Center for the Built Environment, and an IPFW student will comment on the project. Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:20:52 EDT 96875 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/96307/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Ann Colbert, director of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) journalism program, will travel to England March 15 through 19 to present at an Oxford University Roundtable. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:06:29 EDT 96307 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95409/69545 Justin C. Sanchez, Ph.D., leading expert in the development of brain machine interfaces—that is, computers operated with brain waves, will be the guest speaker at the 7th Annual Opportunity Banquet sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). The banquet will be Friday, March 26, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in the IPFW Walb Student Union Ballroom. A job fair featuring several northeast Indiana engineering companies will precede the banquet from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:11 EST 95409 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/92811/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and Sweetwater announce the development of a new Music Technology Program at IPFW. The program is unique because it combines the talents of an outstanding music department with a world-renowned leader in the music industry. Students enrolled in the Music Technology Program will receive a Bachelor of Science in Music with a specialty in Music Technology. The new curriculum, currently being developed in consultation with Sweetwater, will begin in fall 2010. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:08 EST 92811 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95378/69545 On Jan. 16, 2010, 28 Indiana teams competed in the Regional Future City Competition at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). The first place team was from Fort Wayne. The Blackhawk Middle School team, whose future city was Elpithesva, won a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Future City Finals, Feb. 14 through 16, 2010. They will be competing against teams from 39 other regional events around the country—and they will share the experience and impact of the greatest snowfall on record in our nation’s Capitol. The team will be leaving from Fort Wayne International Airport on Saturday, Feb. 13, on American Airlines at 11:35 a.m. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:19 EST 95378 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95380/69545 Spectators cheering each bridge as the “crusher” does its job is the highlight of the annual Engineers Week High School Bridge Building Contest on Saturday, Feb. 20. Area high school students are challenged by the Northeast Indiana Engineers Week Committee and the Anthony Wayne Chapter of the Indiana Society of Professional Engineers to design and build a bridge that will outlast the competition. Hosted by the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS), the first bridge will be tested at 9:30 a.m. in the ETCS lobby. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:57:23 EST 95380 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95371/69545 Six teams of students from northeast Indiana high schools took part in the 2010 Science Olympiad held at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), Saturday, Feb. 6. Three teams placed in the top three in science, engineering, and technology events. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:21:28 EST 95371 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95605/69545 Through the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Center for the Built Environment, senior students in the Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science program, together with members of the Northeast Indiana Green Build Coalition (NEIGBC), will be conducting a design charrette for the Eel River Trailhead project on Jan. 15, 2010, on the IPFW campus, in the Engineering Building, Room 235, 9 a.m. to noon. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:43 EST 95605 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95555/69545 Foreclosed homes, natural disasters, green building—are these just random topics we read or hear about on the news or are they somehow connected? For 7th and 8th grade Indiana students these are interrelated, real-world topics about which they’ve researched, written, and ultimately have built models during the past several months as part of the National Engineers Week Future® City Competition. The results of their hard work will be a roomful of futuristic cities on display at the Indiana Regional Future City Competition on January 16 at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Twenty-eight teams from throughout Indiana will gather in the IPFW Walb Student Union where they will present their ideas to community judges to compete for awards and ultimately, first place. The first place winners from the Indiana Regional Competition will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Future City National Finals. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:38 EST 95555 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95641/69545 Favorite toys and real-life coaches inspire real careers. It is no wonder that children would enjoy building robots with the universally loved LEGO® toy blocks. But the learning goes far beyond the fun, according to Dan Hummel, purchasing and logistics manager for ETHOS, Inc. (Encouraging Technology and Hands-On Science) in Elkhart, Ind.—the city and county with the largest unemployment rate in the nation. The impact can be measured by the motivated, confident, and focused students who get involved in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO® League (FLL) competition, and a community that is encouraged by them. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 EDT 95641 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95668/69545 It is no wonder that children would enjoy building robots with the universally loved LEGO® toy blocks. But, the learning goes far beyond the fun, according to Dan Hummel, Purchasing and Logistics Manager for ETHOS, Inc., Encouraging Technology and Hands-On Science, in Elkhart, Indiana— the city and county with the largest unemployment rate in the nation. The impact can be measured by the motivated, confident, and focused students who get involved in the FIRST®, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, LEGO® League competition, and a community that is inspired by them. This week, the 2009 FIRST ®LEGO® League Indiana Championship Tournament will celebrate its 10th anniversary of inspiring young people and encouraging careers in STEM— science, technology, engineering, and math. The tournament will take place at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), as it has for the past decade, Saturday, Dec. 12. Paul Gudonis, FIRST®, president, will be at the event to honor IPFW and 10-year corporate sponsor, ITT. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:18:55 EDT 95668 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95829/69545 The FIRST® LEGO® League championship tournament is always a spirited experience at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). This year will be particularly festive as FLL celebrates the 10th anniversary of the state-wide championship tournament. Paul Gudonis, president of FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), will present an award to IPFW and ITT, corporate sponsor since 2000, for their ongoing participation and support. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:22:22 EDT 95829 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100560/69545 Have you ever considered what goes into designing and building bridges? Participants at the next Science Central Lunch with an IPFW Scientist will learn about bridges and even get the chance to design one! Suleiman Ashur, Ph.D., will present, “Engineers to Be: Let’s Design a Bridge!,” Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton. The program is open to the public at a cost of $16 per person; $9 for Science Central members. Lunch is included. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:30:23 EDT 100560 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/101054/69545 On Friday, Oct. 23, the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will host the second of two middle school career days. Elizabeth Thompson, associate professor of engineering, is the faculty coordinator for this popular morning event. Both sessions required preregistration and are filled. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:50:05 EDT 101054 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/104565/69545 The Wireless Technology Center at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is organizing the Fort Wayne Wireless Summer School on June 17–18, 2009. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:54:56 EDT 104565 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/105374/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) formally opened the Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC) today (Wednesday, June 17, 2009). The center is located within the Center of Excellence for Industrial Innovation and Design (CIID) in the Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building and is currently comprised of four cutting-edge technology CNC (computer numerical control) machines. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:24:50 EDT 105374 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/105376/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) will formally open the Haas Technical Education Center with a dedication ceremony, Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. in the lobby of the Engineering Technology Building. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:27:08 EDT 105376 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106076/69545 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will present the schematic design for the Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energy Lab at a news conference, Wednesday, June 3, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 168 of the Science Building. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:04:14 EDT 106076 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106068/69545 The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Engineering has awarded its first Bachelor in Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) degrees to Bradly T. McNair of Taswell, Ind., and Wayne Richardson of Hanover Park, Ill. In addition to earning their degrees, both minored in mathematics. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:38:27 EDT 106068 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/105975/69545 The January 2008 special, Life After People, enjoyed the single biggest audience ever on HISTORY™ with 5.4 million total viewers. The two-hour television event explored the premise, “What would happen to Planet Earth if the human race were to suddenly vanish?” Now, Life After People: The Series goes even further by exploring a post-human future in more vivid detail. The ten-episode series will reveal the fate of the complex structures humans have built, the creatures that might take our place, and the history we leave behind. The series premieres Tuesday, April 21, at 10 p.m. ET on HISTORY™. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:55:37 EDT 105975 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/105970/69545 The College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), acting as an affiliate partner with the Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC), is pleased to announce a first-time internship award to IPFW student, Jennika Laird. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:51:20 EDT 105970 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103742/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne, in conjunction with The Remnant Trust at IPFW, is hosting the inaugural Sci-TEC Youth Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2009, 9:30–10:30 a.m., in the Walb Student Union. This showcase is a community celebration of innovative educational and outreach achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects featuring students and teachers from Allen County Schools. Some will discuss their work at display tables while others will present on the main stage, sharing innovative and successful STEM class or club projects. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:26:19 EDT 103742 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103730/69545 Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. recently provided $20 million to an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne to step up the development of northeast Indiana’s workforce. The program, Talent Opportunity Success (TOpS) 2015, seeks to better prepare the region’s workforce to capture high-quality job opportunities. The $20 million grant is believed to be the largest single private foundation grant ever awarded in northeast Indiana. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:09:31 EDT 103730 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103728/69545 The Northeast Indiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NISTEM) Education Resource Center recently received a gift totaling $50,000 for the development of online resources. The Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation, Lockrey Manufacturing, and the Makulinski Family Foundation contributed to the gift. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:10:57 EDT 103728