Fuzzy Logic

This semester I’m taking ME 274: Basic Mechanics II.  What stands out most for me so far in the one day of lecture is the amount of technology that has been, for the most part, correctly used by our professor.  Our professor has set up a very interesting way to use a common Wordpress blog that is effective in helping students learn the material.  Students are allowed to register accounts, post comments, questions, and even new blog posts.  Accounts aren’t visibly linked to a student’s career account so there is no ’shame’ in asking a question if you chose a non-identifying username.  After every lecture, posts are made with the titles and basic information about the next homework problems.  Students are then given the opportunity to discuss the problem, potential solutions, and their troubles in solving the problem. (more…)

It seems that Prof. Rusi Taleyarkhan, a Purdue University Professor in the School of Nuclear Engineering, has been found guilty of scientific misconduct.

Quote from the Purdue News Service:

Purdue University on Friday (July 18) announced that an investigative committee with members from five institutions has concluded that two allegations against Rusi Taleyarkhan, a professor of nuclear engineering, constituted research misconduct.

I can’t really comment on this too terribly much as I’m a student in the School of Nuclear Engineering.  That being said, I hope that this doesn’t tarnish the reputation of Purdue or NE there–there is only so much they can do and they couldn’t be expected to do more than they already have.  So, that all being said, read up on it and see what you think.