Join us on March 5, 2027!

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.

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

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

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Agenda

Schedule
9:00 AM	ARRIVAL, REFRESHMENTS & GIFTS - WHISTLER HALL, ROOM 116
9:15 AM	WELCOME & SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY Dr. Catherine Hill, Professor and Department Head
9:30 AM	GRAND CHALLENGES PRESENTATION Dr. Elizabeth Long, Assistant Professor
10:00 AM	STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PRESENTATION Kara Hartman, International Programs in Agriculture. Following presentation, parents are welcome to have a brief Q/A with Dr. Hill. Parents will not attend the remaining sessions. At this time, parents dismiss and may return with the group at 3:00 pm in Smith 131 for the department social.
10:45 AM	RESTROOM BREAK
11:00 AM	LAB TOUR WITH DR. SHUBHA SUBRAMANYAM USDA Plant - Insect Interactions Lab
11:30 AM	LAB TOUR WITH DR. CATE HILL Ticks and Mosquitos - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Lab
12:00 PM	BREAK & MOVE TO SMITH HALL
12:15 PM	LUNCH & LEARN (THE BUZZ ON INSECT BIOLOGY: STUDENT & PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES) - SMITH 131 Dr. Scott O'Neal - Director of Research and Development, FSS Student panel for Q&A - current undergrad students majoring in Insect Biology
1:30 PM	DEPARTMENTAL TOURS - SMITH HALL EGO and Thomas Say in the Student Success Studio Bug Barn with Dr. Emily Justus Purdue Entomological Research Collection, PERC with Dr. Chris Wirth Lab tour with Dr. Aaron Smith
3:00 PM	DEPARTMENT SOCIAL - SMITH 131 Department faculty, staff and students, DIB Day attendees and parents welcomed Closing Remarks