Session 1

Mothers and Adult Daughters: The Toughest Relationship You’ll Ever Love

Instructor: Karen Fingerman, Berner Hanley University Scholar and Associate Professor of Child Development and Family Studies

In an era of high divorce rates, and disposable friendships, relationships between mothers and daughters remain steadfast … but not perfect. This talk will examine the complexities of the bond that unites women and mothers everywhere.

Real Science: Inside the Success of the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE) Program

Instructor: Gabriela Weaver, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education

Launched just two years ago, the Center for Authentic Science Practice in Education (CASPiE) has created new opportunities for students to participate in real, ongoing scientific research.Learn about Purdue’s role in the program’s achievements to date and find out what promise the future holds.

Better Bones: Lifestyle Choices to Prevent Osteoporosis

Instructor: Connie Weaver, Distinguished Professor and Head of Purdue’s Department of Foods and Nutrition

Purdue’s Department of Foods and Nutrition has conducted research targeting lifestyle choices to build peak bone mass during puberty and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal women. Come find out what you can do to ward off osteoporosis.

Session 2

When Roles Reverse: Long-term Care Options for Our Parents

Instructor: Laura Sands, Associate Professor and Director of Faculty Development in Purdue’s School of Nursing

What happens when mom and dad are no longer capable of caring for themselves? This session will describe recent research that reveals how families, clinicians, and insurers are working together to provide care to older adults, maximizing their quality of life while minimizing costs associated with long-term care.

Save the Planet: Discovery Park’s Center for the Environment (C4E)

Instructor: Linda Lee, Discovery Park Center for the EnvironmentAssociate Director and Professor of Environmental Chemistry

Discovery Park’s Center for the Environment (C4E) was launched in June 2006 with the goal of preserving environmental integrity. Find out what steps C4E has already taken in pursuit of that objective.

EPICS: Connecting Community with Engineering and Science

Instructor: Carla Zoltowski, Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue

Learn about Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS), an innovative service-learning program where multidisciplinary teams address engineering and technology needs in the local community related to education, the environment, human services, and access for children and adults with disabilities.

Session 3

Cancer Care Engineering: Partnering for Progress

Instructor: Marietta Harrison, Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Discover how Purdue University scientists and engineers are partnering with Indiana University physicians to revolutionize the fight against cancer and create new ways to treat and diagnose cancer in Indiana. 

Eyes on the Prize: Exploring the Role of Achievement Goals in Learning

Instructor: Carolyn Jagacinski, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences and Educational Studies

When it comes to achieving classroom success, every student has their own motivators. Find out what separates those who are driven by the desire to learn from those who seek to outshine their peers.

Arts in Education: The Impact of Performing Arts on Science Learning

Instructors: Laura Clavio, Assistant Director, Purdue Convocations

             Julie Conlon, Outreach Coordinator, Department of Physics

Recent research indicates that integrating arts into education provides students with a competitive advantage. Discover how Purdue Convocations is partnering to implement innovative outreach activities for students and teachers at the Pre-K through 12th grade level.

Session 4

M-e-d-i-c-i-n-e: Addressing Health Literacy in Pharmacy Practice

Instructor: Kim Plake, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Too often, patients do not take medications as directed, resulting in less than favorable outcomes.  One of the factors influencing such improper medication use is health literacy, or an individual’s ability to understand and act on health information. This presentation will detail health literacy issues and explain what measures can be taken to prevent catastrophe.

Family Fears: Coping with the Demands of Military Service

Instructor: Shelley MacDermid, Co-Director, Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University

Military service creates tremendous stress on families as husbands, wives, parents, and children experience the trials of separation and anticipate the joys of reunion. Hear from members of military families, and find out what Purdue researchers are doing to assist the U.S. Department of Defense in its efforts to help these families.

Classroom of the Future: Purdue’s Discovery Learning Center

Instructor: Beverly Sypher, Associate Provost for Special Initiatives and Interim Director of the Discovery Learning Center

Purdue researchers and instructors are currently working to develop ways to better engage students and enhance their learning experiences. Find out what the Discovery Learning Center is doing to facilitate the creation of the classroom of the future.