Undergraduate Research Positions

Many of the agriculture labs at Purdue offer undergrads the chance to work as assistants. This is a great way to become exposed to research while being a student. I have had the opportunity to work in Dr. Tuinstra’s lab since my first semester here and it has enabled me to develop research and professional skills that I will use in my future career. Most of my time working is spent at the Purdue farm helping collect data in the field, harvesting ears, or packaging seeds to be planted in the greenhouse. I will also assist with experiments and data collection in the Lilly lab and greenhouses. If you find yourself with some extra free time outside of classes or want to gain experience in research, undergrad positions are a great way to fill up time while also enabling you to develop research skills.