Day on campus event - Open to high school students!

Join us for a special day on campus event. Learn about the Insect Biology major and the Department of Entomology. Hear from faculty and current students about what Insect Biology has to offer!

Those who RSVP will receive more information in early February.

Everyone in attendance will receive a FREE t-shirt and tumbler!

shirt and tumbler

Contact Us

Amanda Wilson
Academic advisor and graduate program administrator
apendle@purdue.edu

Entomology main office:
765-494-4554

901 Mitch Daniels Blvd
West Lafayette, IN 47907

View the Agenda

Agenda

Last year's schedule: Friday, March 1, 2024 9AM-4PM EDT

9:00 AM	ARRIVAL, REFRESHMENTS AND GIFTS - DEAN'S AUDITORIUM, PFENDLER HALL ROOM 241 Coffee / juice / pastries
9:15 AM	WELCOME AND SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY Dr. Catherine Hill, Professor and Department Head
9:30 AM	GRAND CHALLENGES PRESENTATION Dr. Matt Ginzel, Professor
10:00 AM	STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PRESENTATION Kara Hartman, International Programs in Agriculture. Following presentation parents are welcome to stay for Q/A with Dr. Hill, or dismiss and return with the group at 3:00pm in Smith 131
10:30 AM	STUDENTS DEPART CAMPUS FROM SMITH HALL Off-campus bee laboratory and Forensic Entomology tours/demonstrations (Dr. Hans, Dr. Harpur and Mr. Given)
12:30 PM	LUNCH AND LEARN - DANIEL TURF CENTER Dr. Chris Wirth - Collection Manager, Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC) Student Panel for Q&A - current undergrad students majoring in Insect Biology
2:00 PM	DEPARTMENTAL TOURS - SMITH HALL Boiler Bug Barn, Smith Lab, Krupke Lab
3:00 PM	DEPARTMENT SOCIAL - SMITH HALL, ROOM 131 Department faculty, staff and students, DIB Day attendees and parents welcomed Thomas Say Society Representative Closing Remarks