The Department
As the only interdisciplinary department in Polytechnic, TLI is focused on the human side of technology, preparing students to be leaders on day one.
- Organizational Leadership (OL) graduates are prepared to address the complex challenges faced by organizations, communities, and our planet.
- The Human Resource Development (HRD) major prepares students to be talent managers, change agents, employee champions, and strategic partners.
- Engineering/Technology Teacher Education (ETTE) grads share their knowledge as teachers, trainers, and consultants - guiding future STEM professionals.
Our History
The department of Technology Leadership and Innovation (TLI) has a long history in the College. What is now known as TLI was established in 1964 when Purdue University created the School of Technology and the Department of Industrial Education. Learn more about our interesting history.
Our Students
TLI has more female students leading the way than any other STEM program, school, major, or department at Purdue. We wouldn't have it any other way because we know to meet the demands of this nation’s labor force, we need more women in STEM.
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