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Introducing Purdue

Introducing Purdue with the College of Health and Human Sciences

We look forward to seeing you during your Introducing Purdue experience. It is an exciting day with many opportunities to explore your passions and learn about our programs. Haven’t signed up to attend Introducing Purdue? Register today!

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is passionate about helping future health professionals, social scientists, educators and business leaders take their next giant leaps in advancing human health and well-being across all stages of life. Not sure which HHS program to explore? Give our majors quiz a try to see where you can find your fit!

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We hope you’ll join us to learn more during one of our afternoon sessions at Introducing Purdue:

Medical Laboratory Sciences Information and Lab Tour

Dive into this critical branch of health sciences focused on the performance and analysis of clinical tests on patient tissues, blood and other body fluids. Learn how this major prepares you to play a critical role on the patient care team and provide vital information for the accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease, and take a tour of one of the school’s many research labs.

Smith Hall (SMTH), Room 201
Oct. 3, 27 and Nov. 3
2:30 p.m.

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences Demonstration and Lab Tour

Discover how students in this major learn to control hazardous workplace and environmental exposures to prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses that affect the health, performance and well-being of workers and the general public. See a demonstration of a noise meter and air quality equipment, and take a tour of one of the school’s many research labs.

Smith Hall (SMTH), Room 201
Oct. 3, 27 and Nov. 3
2:30 p.m.

Radiological Health Sciences MRI Facility and Lab Tours

Explore how radiological health sciences advances the biomedical, health and scientific uses of radiation while protecting individuals, communities and the environment from its harmful effects. Don’t miss out on a tour of our MRI facility, where you’ll gain hands-on learning experience in the major, and explore one of the school’s many research labs.

Smith Hall (SMTH), Room 201
Oct. 3, 27 and Nov. 3
2:30 p.m.

Explore the Clinical World of Medical Laboratory Sciences

Dive into this critical branch of health sciences by sitting down for an engaging conversation with clinical associate professor Lisa Hillard to discover how this major prepares its graduates for their critical role in the diagnosis, treatment and innovation of disease detection, prevention and patient care. Explore the various opportunities that await graduates through engagement with the major’s director, current students and alumni.

Physics Building (PHYS), Room 202
Oct. 16 and 30
2:30 p.m.

John Purdue Room Tour

Learn more about hospitality and tourism management and tour the John Purdue Room restaurant and kitchen, where our students receive hands-on experience.

Marriott Hall (MRRT), Room 101

Oct. 16, 30 and Nov. 3
1:30 p.m.

Making Lives Better Is What We Do: Introducing the Department of Human Development and Family Science

Learn how the Department of Human Development and Family Science’s four majors prepare you to enhance communities, families and individuals. Tour the Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School and chat with professors and students about academic opportunities, including service learning, study abroad, mentored research, student teaching and internships.

Fowler Memorial House (FWLR), Room 123
Oct. 3
1:30 p.m.

Hanley Hall (HNLY), Room 136Oct. 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
1:30 p.m.

School of Nursing: Tour of the Center for Nursing Education and Simulation (CNES)

Learn more about our School of Nursing and tour our innovative nursing education and simulation lab, where nursing students learn and practice their skills in a clinic-like setting with training simulators.

Johnson Hall (JNSN), Room 108
Oct. 3, 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
2:30 p.m.

Fuel Your Future: Explore Nutrition Science

Take your first step toward understanding the relationship between nutrition and health as you learn about the dynamic majors in the Department of Nutrition Science and engage in a question-and-answer session with Nutrition Science faculty.

Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE) Room 1107
Oct. 3, 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
1:30 p.m.

Public Health Research Lab Tour and Information Session

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty conducting cutting-edge research within the Department of Public Health, tour research labs, and engage with current students.

Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
Oct. 3, 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
1:30 p.m.

Voices of Discovery: Exploring Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

The speech, language, and hearing sciences major focuses on the science of human communication and the disorders that affect our ability to communicate effectively. Learn more about the program and tour the stunning Lyles-Porter Hall, where students learn, complete labs, observe speech-language pathology or audiology appointments, and support clinical operations.

Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 3014

Oct. 3, 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
1 p.m.

Drop-in sessions provide an informal, welcoming opportunity to ask questions, get personalized support and learn more about your interests. No appointment is needed; just stop by during the scheduled hours for one-on-one conversations.

Young Hall (YONG), Sixth Floor

Oct. 3, 16, 27, 30 and Nov. 3
1-3 p.m.