March 21, 2008
Discussion on energy to highlight Purdue's Technology Week
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The head of one of the nation's largest utility companies will speak and listen to students' ideas about the future of energy as part of Purdue University's second annual Technology Week on April 7-11.
Michael G. Morris, chairman, president and CEO of American Electric Power, will speak from 3-4:30 p.m. April 9 in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. The talk is free and open to the public. He is this year's featured speaker for the College of Technology's Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series.
Morris' visit is one of a series of events planned during Technology Week. The purpose of the week is to highlight how technology impacts lives, provide a glimpse of tomorrow's innovations, and recognize the accomplishments of College of Technology faculty, students and alumni.
"Technology is so integral to nearly every part of our lives today that it's easy to take for granted," said Dennis R. Depew, dean of the College of Technology. "From computers to aviation to advanced manufacturing practices, the impact of these innovations is all around us. We are proud to take a week to highlight the ideas, research and people that make technology advancement possible."
The week will kick off with two gift announcements, one to the Purdue College of Technology at New Albany on April 7 and the other to the College of Technology and Purdue Libraries on April 8.
Other events planned for the week include:
* April 9. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Materials and Electrical Engineering Building. Student open gallery featuring graphics work from members of SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive Techniques). The student show will feature 2-D, 3-D and interactive displays across a range of computer graphics-related disciplines, including interactive multimedia, 3-D animation, building construction graphics and virtual product integration. It will include printed works, as well as interactive displays and videos. The works will be judged by a panel of computer graphics technology students and faculty, and prizes will be awarded in various categories.
* April 10. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Knoy Hall, front lawn. Project Lead the Way inaugural student celebration luncheon. Purdue students who completed high school Project Lead the Way, which consists of engineering and technology courses, will be honored. Richard Blais, Project Lead the Way founder and vice president, will speak.
* April 11. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Knoy Hall, Room 202, and Ross-Ade Stadium's Shively Club. Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards. Eleven alumni from the college will be on campus throughout the day and will be honored at an evening dinner.
* April 11. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tent in front of Knoy Hall. Purdue Technology Alumni Association will honor graduating seniors in the College of Technology with a send-off picnic.
A complete list of events is available online at http://www.tech.purdue.edu/techWeek/Events/
Writer: Kim Medaris, (765) 494-6998, kmedaris@purdue.edu
Source: Dennis R. Depew, (765) 494-2552, ddepew@purdue.edu
Erin Pennington, College of Technology director of alumni and donor relations, (765) 494-0887, penninge@purdue.edu
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