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!
We hope you’ll join us to learn more during one of our afternoon sessions at Introducing Purdue:
Friday, October 11
HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program 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 accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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 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.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
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 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, Room 123
1:30 p.m.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
The Road to Success as a Nutrition Professional: We’ve Got What You Need – Including Trail Mix!
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. Make your own trail mix while you engage in a question-and-answer session with nutrition science faculty.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Demonstration Kitchen, Room 1107
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NURSING
Take Your Next Giant Leap in Nursing
Learn 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
2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Charting the Future: Exciting Careers in Public Health
This session explores the dynamic and impactful field of public health, highlighting diverse career opportunities that shape global health landscapes. We will delve into the essential roles and innovative paths within public health, from epidemiologists battling disease outbreaks to health educators promoting wellness. Discover how these careers address current health challenges and pioneer advancements for a healthier future.
Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
1:30 p.m.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – The Major You’ve Been Looking For
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 3114
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24
HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program 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 accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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 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.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
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 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, Room 123
1:30 p.m.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
The Road to Success as a Nutrition Professional: We’ve Got What You Need – Including Trail Mix!
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. Make your own trail mix while you engage in a question-and-answer session with nutrition science faculty.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Demonstration Kitchen, Room 1107
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NURSING
Take Your Next Giant Leap in Nursing
Learn 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
2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Charting the Future: Exciting Careers in Public Health
This session explores the dynamic and impactful field of public health, highlighting diverse career opportunities that shape global health landscapes. We will delve into the essential roles and innovative paths within public health, from epidemiologists battling disease outbreaks to health educators promoting wellness. Discover how these careers address current health challenges and pioneer advancements for a healthier future.
Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
1:30 p.m.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – The Major You’ve Been Looking For
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 1024
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, October 28
HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program 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 accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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 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.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
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 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, Room 123
1:30 p.m.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
The Road to Success as a Nutrition Professional: We’ve Got What You Need – Including Trail Mix!
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. Make your own trail mix while you engage in a question-and-answer session with nutrition science faculty.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Demonstration Kitchen, Room 1107
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NURSING
Take Your Next Giant Leap in Nursing
Learn 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
2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Charting the Future: Exciting Careers in Public Health
This session explores the dynamic and impactful field of public health, highlighting diverse career opportunities that shape global health landscapes. We will delve into the essential roles and innovative paths within public health, from epidemiologists battling disease outbreaks to health educators promoting wellness. Discover how these careers address current health challenges and pioneer advancements for a healthier future.
Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
1:30 p.m.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – The Major You’ve Been Looking For
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 1024
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Monday, November 4
HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program 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 accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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 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.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
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 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, Room 123
1:30 p.m.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
The Road to Success as a Nutrition Professional: We’ve Got What You Need – Including Trail Mix!
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. Make your own trail mix while you engage in a question-and-answer session with nutrition science faculty.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Demonstration Kitchen, Room 1107
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NURSING
Take Your Next Giant Leap in Nursing
Learn 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
2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Charting the Future: Exciting Careers in Public Health
This session explores the dynamic and impactful field of public health, highlighting diverse career opportunities that shape global health landscapes. We will delve into the essential roles and innovative paths within public health, from epidemiologists battling disease outbreaks to health educators promoting wellness. Discover how these careers address current health challenges and pioneer advancements for a healthier future.
Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
1:30 p.m.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – The Major You’ve Been Looking For
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 3114
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday, November 8
HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Laboratory Sciences Program 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 accurate diagnosis and treatment of disease. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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 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.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 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. Explore one of the school’s many research labs.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Room 1150
3:30-4:30 p.m.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
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 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, Room 123
1:30 p.m.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
The Road to Success as a Nutrition Professional: We’ve Got What You Need – Including Trail Mix!
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. Make your own trail mix while you engage in a question-and-answer session with nutrition science faculty.
Lyles-Porter Hall (LYLE), Demonstration Kitchen, Room 1107
1:30-2:30 p.m.
NURSING
Take Your Next Giant Leap in Nursing
Learn 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
2:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Charting the Future: Exciting Careers in Public Health
This session explores the dynamic and impactful field of public health, highlighting diverse career opportunities that shape global health landscapes. We will delve into the essential roles and innovative paths within public health, from epidemiologists battling disease outbreaks to health educators promoting wellness. Discover how these careers address current health challenges and pioneer advancements for a healthier future.
Matthews Hall (MTHW), Room 201
1:30 p.m.
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SCIENCES
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – The Major You’ve Been Looking For
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 3114
1:30-2:30 p.m.