Purdue ITE

We're all set for the the Indiana Section of ITE 2025 Purdue Road School Banquet's Inaugural Mock Traffic Bowl! If you'll be on campus for Road School, come stop by after the sessions on March 19th from 5pm to 8pm at the Discovery Learning Center (207 S Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907)! Registration is still open if haven't registered yet: https://lnkd.in/gNZt38yv We've also heard Haydn Malackowski, EIT, MSCE may be participating in the Indiana Section of ITE Younger Member Committee's Traffic Bowl Team... ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue

Thrilled to share the success of yesterday's Weekly Seminar at Purdue ITE! We had a fantastic turnout for Richard Osita Ajagu's engaging presentation on the "Economical Acquisition of Intersection Data to Facilitate CAV Operations and Hardening to Improve System Integrity." Richard delivered a thought-provoking session, exploring innovative approaches to data acquisition and its impact on the future of connected and autonomous vehicles. The discussions were lively and insightful, highlighting the importance of collaboration and research in advancing transportation technology. A big thank you to Richard for sharing his expertise, and to Dr. Sam Labi for his guidance and support. It's events like these that truly showcase the groundbreaking work happening at Purdue ITE. ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue

We were honored to host Christopher Gartner, advised by Dr. Darcy Bullock, as the featured speaker for our ITE Purdue Weekly Seminar on March 4, 2025. His presentation, “Real-Time Positioning of Pan Tilt Zoom Roadside ITS Cameras for Traffic Incident Management,” offered an in-depth exploration of advanced camera positioning methodologies, data-driven approaches to rapid incident detection, and the broader implications for next-generation Intelligent Transportation Systems. We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed to the thoughtful Q&A session. The lively discussion underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing traffic operations and enhancing roadway safety. We look forward to welcoming you at future seminars as we continue to explore innovative solutions in transportation engineering. ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue

We had a fantastic turnout at this week’s ITE Seminar! Wangzhi Li, advised by Dr. Yiheng Feng, delivered a presentation on “Learning Adversarial Attacks on Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Systems Under Cooperative Perception.” The seminar shed light on the potential vulnerabilities of AI-driven traffic management systems and introduced strategies to fortify these critical infrastructures. During the session, Wangzhi presented key insights into how adversarial attacks can exploit system weaknesses, underscoring the importance of robust, resilient design in modern traffic signal control. The seminar was especially valuable for researchers and practitioners alike, offering a glimpse into state-of-the-art methods to safeguard the operational security of smart transportation systems. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the Q&A. We look forward to hosting more seminars that spark innovative discussions and drive advancements in transportation engineering. Stay tuned for our upcoming events! ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue

We had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Hardik Shah, P.E., PTOE, MSCE from American Structurepoint on February 19th as part of our Purdue ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) Student Chapter’s Professional Lecture Series. His presentation offered valuable insights into current industry trends and best practices in traffic engineering, project management, and professional development. We were thrilled to see such enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and professionals in attendance. Discussions ranged from innovative design solutions to navigating the licensure process—highlighting the importance of continual learning and interdisciplinary collaboration within the transportation field. A big thank you to Hardik Shah, P.E., PTOE, MSCE for sharing his expertise and to everyone who joined us for this event. Stay tuned for our next Professional Lecture Series session, where we aim to continue fostering learning opportunities and professional growth for the Purdue community! ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue American Structurepoint

?? Recap: Purdue ITE Weekly Seminar with Yunsheng Ma! ?? A big thank you to Yunsheng Ma (advised by Dr. Ziran Wang) for an engaging seminar on Multimodal Task Alignment (MTA) for BEV Perception and Captioning. He provided valuable insights into the advancements in multimodal learning and its impact on autonomous systems and AI-driven perception. We appreciate everyone who joined us and contributed to the thoughtful discussion. Looking forward to more inspiring sessions in the future!

We Need Your Topics!! The Great Lakes District of ITE and the WTS Central Region will hold a joint meeting June 8-10 at the Crowne Plaza Downtown in Indianapolis, IN. GLITE & WTS invite you to submit abstracts on transportation engineering, planning, or related subjects for consideration as a presenter in the technical program. Our meeting will feature individual presentations, panel discussions, and technical tours. Please submit your abstracts to present at GLITE District Annual Meeting/WTS Central Region Conference. Please submit using the link below. https://lnkd.in/gVv9X3bD

Today, we had the pleasure of hearing from Hongli Li, a Ph.D. student advised by Dr. Satish Ukkusuri, who spoke on “Data Driven Column Generation Algorithm: A Flexible Microtransit with Time Chance Constraint.” Hongli provided an in-depth look at how data-driven methods can reshape microtransit systems, exploring innovative ways to balance efficiency and uncertainty in real-world operations. The discussion sparked great questions about the future of shared mobility and decision-making under uncertainty. We’re so grateful to Hongli for sharing her research insights and to everyone who joined us this afternoon! Stay tuned for more seminars and networking opportunities—our ITE Purdue Chapter is committed to bringing cutting-edge research into the conversation about transportation engineering and planning. ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue

We're excited to share some highlights from our Weekly Seminar on February 4, 2025, at HAMP 1144 with the Purdue ITE Student Chapter! Ajuna John captivated us with her study, “Reducing Chloride Dependency and Assessing Impacts for Winter Road Management in Indiana.” Commissioned by INDOT, her research dives deep into exploring innovative de-icing alternatives that not only protect our roads during winter but also minimize environmental harm and reduce infrastructure damage caused by chloride. By comparing INDOT’s practices with those in similar U.S. states, Ajuna uncovered valuable insights for a more sustainable approach to winter road management. A thank you to Ajuna John for her inspiring work and to everyone who participated in this engaging discussion. We encourage you all to share your thoughts and ideas as we continue to explore smarter, greener solutions for our communities!

?? Purdue ITE Spring Callout Recap! ?? We had an incredible turnout at our Spring Callout on January 30, 2025! ?? A big thank you to everyone who joined us at HAMP 3153 to learn more about Purdue’s ITE chapter. It was amazing to connect with so many enthusiastic students, share insights about transportation engineering, and discuss upcoming events, projects, and professional development opportunities. The energy in the room was inspiring, and we’re excited to see the growing interest in transportation systems and infrastructure! Of course, no callout would be complete without some free pizza ??—and it was great to see everyone networking and having fun. Stay tuned for more events, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout the semester. Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue ITE—A Community of Transportation Professionals Great Lakes District of ITE