05/29/2026
The College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) hosted its 17th annual Technology Day, marking a celebration of scholarly accomplishments for the college’s students. Many featured poster presentations of their capstone projects, Masters or Doctoral Thesis, or co-curricular achievements in the main concourse of the Student Union & Library Building.
The day also helped highlight the college’s impact on Northwest Indiana through its engagement and key partnerships with industry. Over 50 College of Technology advisory board members were among a total of over 110 participants attending a luncheon with College of Technology faculty and staff, other PNW administrators, and College of Technology doctoral students.
“The College of Technology is the engagement arm of Purdue University Northwest with Industry,” said Dr. Mohammad Zahraee, interim dean of the College of Technology. “Bridging classroom learning with real-world innovation is a key element of our programs. This empowers students through hands-on, industry-driven experiences.” Zahraee continued, “This semester 74 students participated in 38 industry-sponsored projects, which spanned industries in seven states.”
The luncheon’s keynote featured a panel of industry experts, from three states, discussing the “Economic Drivers Impacting Technology.”
