Outreach
Events:
The
Botany and Plant Pathology Department actively participates in
many events throughout Indiana to promote plant science and plant
disease education and increase awareness of the research that we
do.
Description: |
These
one hour hands-on learning class periods provide students with
a chance to learn about the wonderful world of plant diseases
and weed science. We emphasize the importance of the science
classes they are or will be taking and discuss undergraduate
studies and career opportunities in the areas of botany, plant
pathology and weed science. |
Next
Event: |
4-H
Round-Up Career Day: June 24, 2008 |
Description: |
We
participate at
County and State fairs by judging weed or plant related 4-H
projects, or provide advice and information on plant wellness,
weed control, or how plant issues impact your everyday life. |
Next
Event: |
Indiana
State Fair - August 6-17, 2008 |
Past
Highlights: |
State
Fair 2002: Botany
and Plant Pathology in Your Backyard
You strolled through
a landscaped garden with different kinds of plants and trees
and a pond, where you learned about what problems you might
have with your yard and garden and where you can go for more information.
The display featured information on aquatic plants,
aquatic weed problems, and plant diseases. |
Links: |
http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/ |
Description: |
The
Farm Progress show
is the largest of its kind in the Midwest and rotates between
Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. is expected to attract up
to 300,000 visitors. |
Next
Event: |
The
2008 Farm Progress Show will take place Aug. 26-28 near Boone,
Iowa |
Links: |
http://www.farmprogressshow.com |
Future
Farmers of America (FFA)
Description: |
Indiana
FFA has a powerful reputation across the nation for producing
some of the most incredible, young, leaders who have later
become the infrastucture in the agribusiness industry. Out
of the nearly 9,000 high school members across the state, approximately
2,000 of them, their advisors, parents and industry sponsors
attend the state-wide convention. Our departmental exhibit
gave staffers the opportunity to meet and talk with potential
recruits
for our department’s undergraduate majors: Environmental
Plant Studies, and Plant Biology. |
Next
Event: |
Indiana
Convention at Purdue: June 17-19, 2008 |
Links: |
http://www.indianaffa.org |
Lafayette
Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Description: |
Purdue
University, Eli Lilly, and Great Lakes Chemicals sponsor an
annual competition for students from grades 5 through 12 in
schools of Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Jasper,
Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White
counties. The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is pleased
to present a 1st place award of $50 and 2nd place award of
$25 in the area of plant sciences. |
2006
Awards:
March 3-4, 2006 |
1st
Place: Arvind Raghothama, West
Lafayette Junior High School, 7th grade
Title: "The Mystery Behind Round-Up Ready Soybeans!"
2nd
Place: Jimi Giles, Jefferson High
School, 11th grade
Title: "Yeast Genes and Plant Transposons Provide
Insight into Human Immune Disease"
|
Next
Event: |
March
2-3, 2007 |
More
Information: |
Dr.
Cynthia V. Stauffacher
PHONE: (765) 494-4937; FAX: (765) 496-1189
E-MAIL: cstauffa@purdue.edu
Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, 915 W.
State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054 |
Hoosier
Association of Science Teachers, Inc. (HASTI)
Description: |
Each
year approximately 2,000 Indiana science teachers, administrators
and student teachers attend the two day HASTI Convention in
Indianapolis. Purdue has a large exhibitor presence as well
as present many of the general
sessions. We have many lessons or labs focused at the K-12
level. Talk to us if you're interested in incorporating Botany,
Plant Pathology or Weed Science into your biology or agricultural
curriculum. |
Next
Convention: |
February
6-8, 2008 at Indianapolis Convention Center |
Links: |
http://www.hasti.org |
Description: |
A 4-H
workshop for members or other youth who will be entering
freshman, sophomore, junior or senior high school class in
the fall of the current year. The workshop is designed to:
- train 4-H members to return to their county and serve as trainers
or assist with county project workshops
- teach cutting edge aspects of plant science to youth
- experience a wide array of information on plant science
- inform youth about careers in agriculture and educational opportunities
at Purdue University
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Next
Event: |
4-H
Science Workshops: June 11-13, 2008 |
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Started
in 1998, the
Purdue Spring Fest sets up tents, displays and activities all
over campus for this
week-end gala event, including the Bug Bowl, Horticulture Show,
and Petting Zoo. Stop by the Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology, located inside and outside the Lilly Hall of Life
Sciences building, where you'll enjoy
hands-on activities for all ages! Learn about common plant
parts you eat everyday, fungi and other microbes that cause
plant disease, biotechnology and genetic resistance, how plants
can protect the environment, weeds in your lawn and garden,
and much more! |
Next
Event: |
April
18-19, 2009 |
Links: |
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/sfest |
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