Computer Information Technology and Graphics

Computer Graphics Technology Theater/Mentoring Room

David McLees — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:13:16 +0000

This space will serve as a focal point for the Computer Graphics Technology program. The Gallery Hanging System and Digital Sign will allow students and faculty a location to display projects for critique. The seating and computer will allow faculty to meet with and mentor students outside of class. The space has wireless coverage and allows students a location to gather in small groups and study.

Equipment:

(1) 24” iMac w/ Intel Processor
(1) 20” iMac w/ G5 Processor
32” Digital Sign
Gallery Hanging System

Furniture:

(2) Computer Workstation w/ (2) Task Chairs
(2) Oval Worktables w/ (6) Task Chairs

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Grant Recipients

David McLees — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:24:58 +0000

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary undergraduate program designed to substantially increase the quantity and quality of students, especially minority, in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The Fall 2009 recipients within the School of Technology are:

Juan C. Acevedo, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
- Omer Farook, Faculty Mentor
Alejandro Chavez, Computer Information Technology
- Samuel Liles, Faculty Mentor
Alfonso Martinez, Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
- Omer Farook, Faculty Mentor

National Science Foundation Grant Received

David McLees — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:59:35 +0000

Professor Chuck Winer (Co-PI), Acting Head of Computer Information Technology and Graphics (CITG), received the following external grant.

Project title: Advancing the Successful IT Student through Enhanced Computational Thinking (ASSECT)

The grant is from NSF Directorate of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) under Computing and Communication Foundations (CCF) program, in the area of CISE Pathways to Revitalized Undergraduate Computing Education (CPATH)

Facial State Recognition Research Project

David McLees — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:07:48 +0000

School of Technology Faculty has received a 1 year research project from VR Sonic Inc. This project, entitled “Facial State Recognition Research Project ” is under the direction of Assistant Professor Ge Jin of the Computer Information Technology and Graphics Department. The award is in the amount of $42,000 and will support research and development of real-time computer vision based facial status recognition system.

This project is to support affective learning in virtual training environments by detecting the human facial features and expressions. This includes 1) human face location tracking, 2) facial feature extraction, and 3) affective state classification.

For more information about this project, contact Ge Jin, Assistant Professor, at 219/989-2131; or Ge.Jin@calumet.purdue.edu.

Department Head Opening

David McLees — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:55:12 +0000

Department Head – Department of Computer Information Technology & Graphics – Hammond, IN – School of Technology-0900638

Job Description

Purdue University Calumet invites applications and nominations for a senior scholar and educator for the position of Department Head of Computer Information Technology and Graphics. The department has 9 faculty members with degree programs in two areas: Computer Information Technology and Computer Graphics Technology. The department currently has approximately 375 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students.

The Department Head will represent the department effectively at all levels of the university and provide the leadership necessary to achieve the department’s teaching, research, and service missions and advance Purdue University Calumet’s 2009-2012 strategic initiatives. Administrative duties for this 12-month position include budget and personnel management; curriculum and program development; recruitment of faculty, faculty promotion and tenure, and development; student recruitment, retention; external development efforts and outreach activities.

Qualifications

Masters Degree required. An earned Ph.D. degree is preferred. The degrees should be in one of the above two areas, or in a closely related field. A notable record of teaching, professional service, and scholarship commensurate with the rank of a full professor are required. One or more years of academic administrative experience at the university level is also required. The appointment will be made at the level of full professor with tenure.

Screening of applicants will begin September 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled. This position will start on July 1, 2010. Application materials must include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a summary of teaching and research accomplishments, and the names and contact information for three references. Official transcripts will be required before appointment.

To apply please visit www.calumet.purdue.edu/hr/employment. Click on “Faculty positions” then on Department Head – Department of Computer Information Technology & Graphics.

Apply online to this position.

Thank you.