Letter from Our President

When a university has technology in its name, innovation has to be an essential part of its DNA. From its founding day to the current day, Indiana Tech has fostered innovation in its students. We’re also continually working to innovate and improve upon the opportunities we provide all students, in and out of the classroom.

In this issue of Indiana Tech Magazine, you’ll read about just a few of the many ways our commitment to innovation is put into action every day. The regular development of new academic programs, and the continual refinement of existing programs, is a key part of our university’s strategy to prepare students of all ages for the careers of today and tomorrow. Just one recent example: the introduction of our new bachelor’s of science degree in mechatronics and robotics engineering. With classes starting this coming fall, the new mechatronics and robotics program will prepare our students for rapidly growing career opportunities in a field that integrates mechanical, electrical and computer engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. Read more about this compelling program in our Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences roundup on page 24.

Indiana Tech is also a strong supporter of lifelong learning. We work with thousands of adult professionals each year to help them complete a college degree, earn a degree in a new field, pursue a graduate degree, obtain non-degree credentials that allow them to advance in their chosen fields. In support of this, we’ve developed innovative corporate partnerships to help organizations develop and retain their best and brightest minds. We’ve also continued to develop new programs in this area. Read about just one example on page 10 in our Tech Happenings section, where you can learn about our new L.E.A.D. Executive Certificate program for organizational leaders. Our innovative work to encourage and educate students extends to younger generations as well. On page 16, you can learn about our middle school STEM camp and our high school engineering camp—popular offerings that have become summertime staples on our main campus. Not only do these camps help students learn more about these specific topics, they also help introduce young people to the many benefits of a college education.

One group of students making the most of their college experience is Indiana Tech’s Cyber Warriors cyber defense team. For the eighth straight year, the Cyber Warriors won the Indiana state Collegiate Cyber Defense Championship, besting schools such as Purdue and Vincennes to continue a near-decade of dominance at the top of this intense competition. Read more about this year’s team on page 10.

With warmer weather returning to Indiana in recent weeks, our entire Warrior community has begun looking forward to our most special day of the year—commencement day. I hope you all will take the time to join us on Friday, May 13, in the Schaefer Center on campus for our graduate program commencement honoring master’s and Ph.D. graduates, and on Saturday, May 14 at Allen County War Memorial for our undergraduate commencement honoring associate and bachelor’s degree graduates. More information about this year’s commencement ceremonies, including our featured speaker, Dr. Maurice Stinnett of Warner Music Group, can be found on page 9.

Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.

President

Volume 19, Issue 2 Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D. President

Institutional Advancement

Dan Grigg Vice President for Institutional Advancement Dave Stevens Senior Director of Institutional Advancement

Mary Lasits Senior Director of Institutional Advancement Jennifer Ross Director of Advancement and Executive Operations Kristi Jarmus Director of Alumni Relations

Kayla Paz Director of Advancement Services Erin Johnson Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement and Grants Administration

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