How to Get Involved
Botany Ambassadors
Ambassadors communicate with applicants, blog, give tours, and assist in department events. Students may apply to be an ambassador in their third semester with the department.
Contact Lisa Klein klein85@purdue.edu if interested
Teaching Opportunities
During the Fall and Spring semesters the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology hires graduate students and undergraduate students to serve as teaching assistants in some of the Botany (BTNY) courses. These are paid positions and can give you valuable experience in teaching.
Teaching assistants may grade papers, administer exams, and even teach a lab section. Experienced TAs may be asked to teach a class in a teacher’s absence. If you are interested in becoming a TA please speak with John Cavaletto, the department lab coordinator.
John Cavaletto
Student Organizations
Botany Club
Open to all majors, this club brings together those students with a passion for plants. Activities and fundraisers take place throughout the year.
For more information on how to become a member, meeting times, and more, please visit: https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/botanyclub
All Student-led clubs can be found on www.boilerlink.purdue.edu