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ANNUAL REPORT 2018–2019

P U R D U E S C H O O L O F E N G I N E E R I N G A N D T E C H N O L O G Y, I U P U I

I N D I A N A U N I V E R S I T Y- P U R D U E U N I V E R S I T Y I N D I A N A P O L I S

From setting an all-time record for the number of degrees awarded from our School with over 870 graduates, to breaking ground for Innovation Hall, to being granted site approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to award the Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, 2018-2019 has been a remarkable year for the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. The School is well-positioned to assertively move forward to achieve higher levels of excellence and impact in key focus areas, with the goal of being regarded as one of the premier urban engineering and technology schools in the nation. We appreciate the interest of our stakeholders and your involvement in shaping the future of our School. With the help of our alumni, industry partners, and friends, along with our faculty, staff and students, we will continue to successfully compete at the highest levels, achieve excellence in our core mission, and enhance our image and reputation. We hope you enjoy reviewing some key accomplishments and trends summarized in the following pages of our inaugural annual report.

David J. Russomanno, Ph.D. Dean

P U R D U E

S C H O O L O F

E N G I N E E R I N G

A N D

T E C H N O L O G Y

O V E R V I E W

David J. Russomanno, Dean

M I S S I O N

S T A T E M E N T

The Purdue School of

Engineering and Technology

at IUPUI serves the greater

Indianapolis metropolitan area,

the State of Indiana, and the

nation by providing a high-

quality learning environment

informed through the

discovery and dissemination of

knowledge via the scholarship

of teaching and learning,

research and creative activities,

and community engagement.

We embrace diversity and

inclusion as essential elements

to sustain excellence.

Above: A rendering of Innovation Hall, a multidisciplinary research and classroom building. Rendering courtesy of the Office of the Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities

Left: The project’s completion as of August 2019. Construction is expected to finish in August 2020. Photo taken by Tara Ray, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

Innovation HallInnovation Hall will house the evolving teaching and research needs for programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Purdue School of Science, and IU School of Informatics and Computing.

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Leadership, Faculty, and Staff Headcount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Faculty (Tenured) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Faculty (Tenure-track) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Faculty (Non-tenured) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Engineering Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technology Departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bachelor of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Master of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Doctor of Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Headcount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Degrees Awarded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Budget and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Annual Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bicentennial Campaign Fundraising Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Research Centers and Institutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Research and External Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Community Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

First Destination Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Employment/Grad Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Top Employers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Starting Salaries by Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Strategic Action Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19

T A B L E O F

C O N T E N T S

4

H I S T O R Y

Defense training courses taught by Purdue at Indianapolis

1940s 1950s

Diploma programs in technology

1961

Purdue Regional campus established at 38th Street in Indianapolis

1969

IU and Purdue merged Indianapolis operations to create IUPUI

1972

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI was founded

1975

Some technology programs moved to IUPUI’s main campus (ET building)

Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI Annual Report

5

H I S T O R Y

Annual Report Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

20182013

Music and Arts Technology joined the School of Engineering and Technology (IT building)

Innovation Hall, a Multidisciplinary Research and Classroom Building (to be completed by 2020)

Science and Engineering Laboratory Building (EL building)

1991

Remainder of 38th Street programs moved to IUPUI campus (SL building)

2008

6

Faculty (full-time)

Professor (tenured/tenure-track) 21Associate Professor (tenured/tenure-track) 31Assistant Professor (tenured/tenure-track) 22Clinical (all ranks) 11Lecturer (all ranks) 33Research (all ranks) 10Visiting (all ranks) 10

Staff (full-time)

Professional (including Technicians) 40Non-exempt (Clerical) 13

David Russomanno, DeanOffice of the Dean

Marsha Baker, Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Retention, and Student ServicesOffice of Career and Student Services

Karen Alfrey, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs and ProgramsOffice of Undergraduate Programs and Academic Affairs

Sherri Alexander, Assistant Dean of Finance and AdministrationOffice of the Dean

Tami Tarpley, Assistant Dean of Development and External RelationsOffice of the Dean

Jim Kippenbrock, Director, Computer Network CenterComputer Network Center

Razi Nalim, Executive Associate Dean of ResearchOffice of Research

Paul Salama, Associate Dean of Graduate ProgramsOffice of Graduate Programs

L E A D E R S H I P, F A C U LT Y, A N D S T A F F


Leadership Offices

7

Engineering Departments

Biomedical EngineeringElectrical and Computer EngineeringMechanical and Energy Engineering

Technology Departments

Computer Information and Graphics TechnologyEngineering TechnologyMusic and Arts TechnologyTechnology Leadership and Communication

Ed Berbari, ChairBiomedical Engineering

Brian King, ChairElectrical and Computer Engineering

Feng Li, ChairComputer Information and Graphic Technology

Robert Weissbach, ChairEngineering Technology

Jie Chen, ChairMechanical and Energy Engineering

Debra Burns, ChairMusic and Arts Technology

Charles Feldhaus, ChairTechnology Leadership and Communication

D E P A R T M E N T S


8

D E G R E E S

BS Degrees

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Energy Engineering

Engineering—Interdisciplinary

Mechanical Engineering

Motorsports Engineering

Technology

Computer Engineering Technology

Computer Graphics Technology

Computer and Information Technology

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering Technology

Healthcare Engineering Technology Management

Interior Design Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Music Technology

Music Therapy

Organizational Leadership

Technical Communication

MS Degrees

Master of Science Degree Programs

(Engineering)

Biomedical Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering


Engineering

Master of Science Degree Programs

(Music and Arts Technology)

Music Technology

Music Therapy

Master of Science Degree Program

(with Technology focus areas)

Applied Data Management and Analytics

Information Security and Assurance

Facilities Management

Motorsports

Organizational Leadership

Technical Communication

PhD Degrees

Biomedical Engineering (joint with West Lafayette)

Electrical and Computer Engineering


Music Technology


9

S T U D E N T H E A D C O U N T

E&T Undergraduate Student Headcount

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

650

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

E&T International Student HeadcountE&T PhD Student Headcount

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

EDDP Student Headcount

Dual Degree Programs: Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian University

E&T Ethnicity Headcount

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

African-American

Asian

Hispanic/Latino(a)

Two or more

E&T Non-Resident Student Headcount

400

500

600

700

800

900

1,000

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

E&T Student Headcount

2,500

2,600

2,700

2,800

2,900

3,000

3,100

3,200

3,300

3,400

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

E&T Graduate Student Headcount

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

F14 F15 F16 F17 F18

3,400

3,300

3,200

3,100

3,000

2,900

2,800

2,700

2,600

2,500

3,000

2,900

2,800

2,700

2,600

2,500

2,400

2,300

65

55

45

35

25

15

1,000

900

800

700

600

500

400

550

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

650

600

550

500

450

400

350

300

250

200

200

190

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

110

100

300

250

200

150

100

50

0


10

D E G R E E S A W A R D E D

E&T BS Degrees Awarded by Program

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

BME CM CGT CIT CpE CpET EET EE EEN HETM INTR MAT ME MET MTSE OL TCM

14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

E&T BS Degrees Awarded by Category

25

75

125

175

225

275

325

375

Engineering Eng. Tech (includes INTR) CIGT (CIT & CGT) TLC (OL & TCM)

14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

E&T MS Degrees Awarded by Program E&T PhD Degrees Awarded by Program

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

BME

ECEM

E

MS E

ngM

AT

MS T

ech (CIG

T, ENT, T

LC)

Total E

ngineering

MSDegrees 14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

BME

ECEM

E

MS E

ngM

AT

MS T

ech (CIG

T, ENT, T

LC)

Total E

ngineering

MSDegrees 14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

BME

ECEM

E

MS E

ngM

AT

MS T

ech (CIG

T, ENT, T

LC)

Total E

ngineering

MSDegrees 14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

BME

ECEM

E

MS E

ngM

AT

MS T

ech (CIG

T, ENT, T

LC)

Total E

ngineering

MSDegrees 14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

BME ECE ME Total PhD Degrees

PhDDegrees

14-15

15-16

16-17

17-18

18-19

E&T Total Degrees Awarded

10-11 11-12 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 18-19

Engineering Eng.Tech (includes INTR)

CIGT(CIT & CGT)

TLC(OL & TCM)

BME ECE ME BME ECE ME

BME CM CGT CIT CpE CpET EET EE EEN HETM INTR MAT ME MET MSTE OL TCM

1,000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

375

325

275

225

175

125

75

25

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

MS

Eng

Total

Engineering

Total

PhD Degrees

MAT MS Tech

(CIGT,

ENT, TLC)


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A N N U A L B U D G E T A N D C A M P A I G N G O A L S

FISCAL YEAR FY 2014-15 FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19

INCOME $24,924,316 $26,558,216 $28,086,522 $29,406,874 $29,631,414

EXPENSES

COMPENSATION $21,901,136 $22,003,840 $23,485,109 $24,578,100 $24,906,911

FINANCIAL AID $683,000 $948,000 $1,058,000 $1,688,000 $1,338,000

SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE

$1,761,080 $3,017,276 $2,911,706 $2,488,824 $2,739,553

TRAVEL $114,100 $114,100 $175,707 $195,950 $180,950

CAPITAL $465,000 $465,000 $456,000 $456,000 $466,000

TOTAL EXPENSES $24,924,316 $26,558,216 $28,086,522 $29,406,874 $29,631,414

Annual BudgetBase budget, which excludes research, and other non-base revenue categories

Bicentennial Campaign Fundraising Status

The School of Engineering and Technology has raised 95% of the campaign goal at the 88% completion point at the close of the 2018 fiscal year.

goal completion

CampaignTimeline

0 5000000 10000000 15000000 20000000

Philanthropic Goal

NGG Goal

*Progress toward revised campaign goal as of June 30, 2019.

Cumulative Goal

95%


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0

2000000

4000000

6000000

8000000

10000000

0

$2,000,000

$4,000,000

$6,000,000

$8,000,000

$10,000,000

FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19

Research Sponsors

FY14-FY19

Commercial/For Profit

Federal - Other

Federal - NIH

Federal - NSF

Higher Education

Non-Profit

Other Governmental

State of Indiana

Expenditures

Awards

R E S E A R C H

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

CY14 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY18 CY19

E&T Active Startups

Research Centers, Institutes, and Initiatives

• Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center (BBRC)• Collaborative Additive Manufacturing Research Initiative (CAMRI)• CyberLab (CL)• Initiative for Product Lifecycle Innovation (IPLI)• Internet of Things Collaboratory (IoT)• Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute (INDI)• Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (LCRE)• Donald Tavel Arts and Technology Research Center• Transportation Active Safety Institute (TASI)

Research & External Funding

Disclosures and Patents

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Invention Disclosures Issued Patents

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19

Patent Applications

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

Patent Applications

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY19


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A C C R E D I T A T I O N

ABET

ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology, is a federation of 33 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET, has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 80 years.

Facilities Management Accreditation Commission (FMAC)

Programs accredited by the Facilities Management Accreditation Commission (FMAC)MS in Technology - Facilities Management Emphasis

National Association of Schools of Music

Programs Accredited by the National Association of Schools of MusicDepartment of Music and Arts TechnologyBachelor of Science in Music TechnologyBachelor of Science in Music TherapyMaster of Science in Music TechnologyMaster of Science in Music TherapyDoctor of Philosophy in Music Technology

American Music Therapy Association

Programs Approved by the American Music Therapy AssociationBachelor of Science in Music TherapyMaster of Science in Music Therapy

American Council for Construction Education

Programs accredited by the American Council for Construction EducationBachelor of Science in Construction Management

Programs accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABETBachelor of Science Computer Graphics TechnologyBachelor of Science Computer and Information Technology

Programs accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABETBachelor of Science in Biomedical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Energy EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Motorsports Engineering

Programs accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABETBachelor of Science Computer Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science Electrical Engineering TechnologyBachelor of Science Healthcare Engineering Technology ManagementBachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology

Council for Interior Design Accreditation

Programs Accredited by the Council for Interior Design AccreditationBachelor of Science in Interior Design Technology


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R A N K I N G

2018 Best Engineering Undergraduate Schools (among those whose highest degree is the doctorate)

• Tied at #99 with some state land-grant flagships: U. Missouri-Columbia and LSU • Ahead of 7 out of 12 IUPUI campus peers with Schools/Colleges of Engineering

2019 Best Engineering Graduate Schools (among those offering the doctorate)

• Tied at #97 with BYU, SMU, U. Miami, Oklahoma, Kentucky, S. Carolina, Tulane• Only 3 schools with smaller engineering graduate enrollment than IUPUI were ranked higher than IUPUI in 2019 ranking (Yale-#39, Darmouth-#52, and Iowa-#69)


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C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI has worked closely with the Office of Community Engagement in facilitating community-based projects to enhance the organizational framework of the IUPUI Campus. The School worked with 40+ organizations on 50+ projects. Focus areas include:

A&R ErectorsAllison TransmissionArts Council of IndianapolisBelcanCerebral Palsy FoundationCertaPro PaintersCitizens Energy GroupCumminsDOLE Food CompanyElectro-SpecEnergy Improvement MattersGirl Scouts of Central Indiana

Girls Rock! IndianapolisGovernor’s OfficeHabitat for HumanityHeritage Place of IndianapolisHOT BOX PizzaIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis OperaIndianapolis Power & LightIndianapolis Public SchoolsIndy ConvergenceIndy Learning CentersJameson Camp

Jeco Plastic ProductsLocal ArtistsMilestone ContractorsMISONASANational Institute of AerospaceNewfieldsNSWC CranePHD Inc.RaytheonRoche DiagnosticsRolls-Royce

SAEScientechSkilled Knowledgeable YouthSociety of Women EngineersSpinball SportsSt. Christopher Catholic ChurchThe Inst. for Affordable Transp.U.S. Department of EnergyUnited Technologies CarrierWayne Township Schools

For-pro�t21

Non-pro�t18

Government

6

Organization TypeCompany Partners


Community and Economic Development

Arts and Culture

Environmental Sustainability

Education

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2018 First Destination Survey Results

Graduating undergraduate students* were asked to complete an online survey regarding their post-graduate plans. Information was collected through December 2018 from Bachelor Degree graduates, a 71.2% knowledge rate.

F I R S T D E S T I N A T I O N S U R V E Y

0

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

8%

FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY180

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18

Graduate/Professional schoolEmployed post-graduation

* 2018 First Destination Survey included students graduating in August 2017, December 2017, and May 2018.

Average Starting Salary by Major* (BS Degree)*major only included if response rate was > 15%

ENGINEERING GRADUATES 17-18 2018 AVERAGE

Biomedical Engineering 29 $56,500

Computer Engineering 31 $69,570

Electrical Engineering 43 $75,571

Energy Engineering 12 $63,800

Mechanical Engineering 172 $62,216

Motorsports Engineering 28 $53,638

TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES 17-18 2018 AVERAGE

Construction Management 33 $56,306

Computer Graphics Technology 25 $47,922

Computer and Information Technology 93 $54,195

Electrical Engineering Technology 18 $58,036

Interior Design Technology 13 $44,000

Mechanical Engineering Technology 53 $58,575

Music Technology 6 $28,333

Organizational Leadership 48 $54,055

Technical Communication 5 $50,000

American StructurepointAnthemApplied Engineering ServicesAuralex AcousticsBC CountertopsBE&K Building GroupComluxCroweCumminsDallaraDelta FaucetDomtar Paper CoEli LillyenVista LLCGenesysIndiana Farm Bureau Indiana State SenateIndiana UniversityIndyCarIngersoll RandIU School of MedicineIUPUIKeihinLifeline Data CentersMaxim Pipette ServiceMilestone ContractorsNextEra EnergyProtective InsuranceRaytheonReith-RileyRocheRolls RoyceThe Skillman CorporationToyotaVirtusa

Top employers (as reported)


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1.0 Undergraduate Programs• Received over $1.7M from the NSF for a project titled:

“Urban S-STEM Collaboratory.” The project aims to generate new knowledge for STEM educators by investigating a variety of mechanisms for supporting a diverse set of undergraduate engineering and mathematics students in an urban context to advance their development of a STEM identity -- the lack of which is a fundamental reason that students often select out of STEM majors and careers.

• Hosted two NSF Research for Undergraduates (REU) sites in i) nanomaterials for energy and biological applications and ii) mobile cloud and data security. The sites hosted outstanding students from IUPUI and around the nation.

• Expanded 4+1 accelerated B.S./M.S. programs to allow well-qualified students to earn the B.S. and M.S. degrees in 5 years.

• Created a specialized certificate in IP and patent law embedded in engineering design courses. Some students of the program have subsequently taken and passed the patent bar after completing the certificate program.

• Invited to the White House. A diverse student team associated with the local chapter of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space constructed a diorama of a U.S. lunar base and presented it to Vice President Mike Pence in the West Wing.

2.0 Research, Creative Activities, and Graduate Programs• Awarded over 200 graduate degrees from the School of

Engineering and Technology, setting an all-time record.

• Gained approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to grant the Ph.D. in mechanical engineering (Purdue diploma) at IUPUI.

• Continued implementation of a customized master’s degree program in electrical and computer engineering focused on electronic warfare for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane) in collaboration with the Naval Post Graduate School.

• Received a grant for $1.5M from NIH-National Cancer Institute for research related to pancreatic cancer. The research strives for a deeper understanding of tumor-tissue interactions using hydrogels with precisely engineered properties.

• Received a grant for over $600K from NIH-National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for research targeting collagen as an interventional approach to improve bone material properties.

• Received a grant for over $1M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) to develop mesoporous carbon-based catalyst cathodes, free of platinum-group metals, which will help overcome a major challenge in advancing polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cell technology.

S T R A T E G I C A C T I O N H I G H L I G H T S

Highlights in support of the six strategic areas from the School of Engineering and Technology’s strategic plan


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3.0 Community Engagement• Received the Center of Excellence Award from DoE for the most outstanding

Industrial Assessment Center in the nation among 31 DoE funded centers. Energy audits conducted by School of Engineering and Technology faculty and staff have resulted in more than $19M in recommended savings for small- and mid-sized companies throughout the region.

• Hosted an NSF-sponsored Innovative Technology Experiences for K-12 Students and Teachers project, providing a 2-week summer camp for several students and 14 teachers. The program was designed to increase STEM interest and learning materials with stipend support for underserved populations.

• Broke an attendance record with the topic: “Electric America: Will the Grid Evolve or Be Replaced?” at the Lugar Center for Renewable Energy Spring Forum. Eighteen speakers from across the U.S. addressed blockchains, energy storage, electric vehicles, and other grid issues.

• Paired with several other units on the IUPUI campus to partner with the Boner Center of Indianapolis on the redevelopment of a near east-side neighborhood. Both residential and commercial design solutions provided by students contributed to the enhancement of this community.

4.0 Internationalization• Set an all-time record in the fall semester 2018 with over 600 international

students pursuing programs in the School of Engineering and Technology.

• Finalized an agreement for diploma holders from the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka to matriculate to IUPUI and complete baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology programs.

• Designed a system to improve the lifespan of lead-acid batteries for remote areas of Haiti. Students working with a local entrepreneur were credited for the design.

• Continued GO GREEN Germany, GO GREEN France, Interior Design in Italy, Computer Graphics Technology in Poland, and Global IT in China and India study abroad courses and experiences.

• Completed a revision to the International Leadership Certificate offered by the School of Engineering and Technology. In collaboration with the Office of International Affairs, Organizational Leadership faculty advanced the international pathway curriculum.



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5.0 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion• Selected as an “exemplar” recipient of a Bronze Award

in the inaugural year of the American Society for Engineering Education’s Diversity Recognition Program. Of 74 Schools/Colleges of Engineering in the nation who received a Bronze Award, the School of Engineering and Technology was among only 28 College/Schools to be awarded the highest recognition offered in the program’s first year.

• Supported the IUPUI campus in the NSF proposal titled: “Project EPIC at IUPUI: Evidence-Informed Promotion of Inclusive Climate,” which was subsequently selected by NSF for an award of approximately $1M.

• Recognized by the Society of Hispanic and Professional Engineers for a faculty member being selected as the Educator of the Year.

• Continued to lead and/or support several IUPUI Welcoming Campus Initiative projects.

6.0 Best Practices• Utilized best practices in human resources to establish

effective hiring procedures and practices and established HR staff within the School to support the full lifecycle of employment.

• Increased opportunities for professional development for faculty at all ranks and at all stages of their careers.

• Supported numerous professional development opportunities for staff in various areas, such as development and external relations, and the women’s leadership conference.

• Continued a Mentoring Academy project in partnership with Academic Affairs focused on establishing and sustaining excellence in teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning.


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