{"id":1648,"date":"2026-10-05T15:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/?page_id=1648"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:35:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T13:35:56","slug":"early-outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/programs\/early-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"modal-ready\">\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero has-gold-background\">\n        <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__content\">\n                \n                                                        <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-diagonal-hero__header\">Early Outreach Program<\/h1>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"purdue-home-diagonal-hero__subtext\">\n\n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College readiness starts with the habits you build today. The Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus Early Outreach team helps Indiana students get a head start through coaching, resources and hands-on Purdue experiences that build confidence and plan for life after high school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An instructor helps two students work through classwork.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2023_CJ9_7245_EO-hero_1320.jpg\"\/>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Indiana Students&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus Early Outreach team partners with Indiana schools and families to help students prepare for high school, develop skills for academic success, explore college through visit experiences, understand the admissions process and build a real plan for life after high school \u2014 years before decisions start to feel urgent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-flipping-cards \">\n\n<div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"flipping-cards-header\">Meet Our REACH Ambassadors<\/h2>  \n<p class=\"flipping-cards-intro\">\nREACH stands for Reaching Every Achiever with Care and Helpfulness. Our REACH Ambassadors are Boilermakers helping students from their hometown and communities navigate their path to Purdue University by connecting them with campus resources, other students, and a plan to make Purdue a reality.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"flipping-cards-wrap\">\n        <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                    <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                                                <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece06\" class=\"flipping-card-front\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon front\" aria-label=\"Flip to back\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece07\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Tina.png\" alt=\"Portrait of Tina with the text: Tina, Biological Engineering, Fishers, IN\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece07\" class=\"flipping-card-back\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon back\" aria-label=\"Flip to front\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece06\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Tina2.png\" alt=\"Quote from Tina: My favorite part about Purdue is that even though you need to learn to grow on your own, both personally and academically, support is all around you, so you're never really alone.\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                                                <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0a\" class=\"flipping-card-front\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon front\" aria-label=\"Flip to back\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0b\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus-Tyler.png\" alt=\"Portrait of Tyler with the text: Tyler, marketing, Kokomo, IN\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0b\" class=\"flipping-card-back\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon back\" aria-label=\"Flip to front\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0a\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus-Tyler2.png\" alt=\"Quote that reads: At Purdue, I've grown into a more confident version of myself. When I first started here over the summer, I didn't know anyone. As time went on, I started to branch out, meet new people and developed many friendships. Purdue allows for all individuals to grow and become their own unique selves.\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                                                <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0c\" class=\"flipping-card-front\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon front\" aria-label=\"Flip to back\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0d\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Nomi-updated.png\" alt=\"Portrait of Nomi with the text: Nomi, Communications, Merrillville, IN\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0d\" class=\"flipping-card-back\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon back\" aria-label=\"Flip to front\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0c\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Nomi2.png\" alt=\"Quote from Nomi: I love reconnecting with people from my high school. Giving them a role model, someone who came from the same background, inspires them to come to Purdue.\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"column is-full-mobile is-4-desktop is-4-widescreen is-3-fullhd is-half-tablet\">\n                <div class=\"flipping-card\">\n                    <div class=\"flipping-card-inner\">\n                                                <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0e\" class=\"flipping-card-front\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon front\" aria-label=\"Flip to back\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0f\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Lanie.png\" alt=\"Portrait of Lanie with the text: Lanie, Agribusiness, Vevay, IN\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                        <div id=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0f\" class=\"flipping-card-back\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <button class=\"flipping-icon back\" aria-label=\"Flip to front\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"flippingcard-6af9251aece0e\"><\/button>\n                            <figure class=\"image is-3by2\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Flipping-cards_BOP-Plus_Lanie2.png\" alt=\"Quote from Lanie: While campus may seem big, once you're here, you realize how close-knit the community can be and how easy it is to find your place. Purdue has truly become a home for me, and I want to help other students see that they can find a home here, too.\" \/>\n                            <\/figure>\n                            <div class=\"flipping-card-back__content\">\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Foundation for Future Success&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every stage of your journey offers opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for what&#8217;s next. Whether you&#8217;re in elementary school or preparing for college applications, there are meaningful steps you can take now to support academic success, confidence and college readiness. Explore age-specific guidance and discover how BOP+ can help along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-narrow tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Elementary school<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read every day, for fun and for information \u2014 reading strengthens every other skill&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice working hard even when something is difficult, not just when it&#8217;s easy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to manage a simple schedule for homework time, reading time and free time&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set small goals (finishing a book, learning a math skill) and celebrate reaching them&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parent and Guardian Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read a book series alongside your child and talk about what you&#8217;re reading&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit their school, meet with their teacher and stay in regular contact about progress&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praise effort and persistence, not just results, to build a growth mindset early&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage curiosity outside of school with visits to the library, museums and community events&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"tagged-header-container tagged-header-container--content-block tagged-header-container-narrow tagged-header-container-gold\">\n            <h2 class=\"tagged-header tagged-header--gold\">Middle school<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Tips<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start building strong habits:<\/strong> Practice time management, goal-setting, following through on responsibilities and asking questions \u2014 skills that will carry you through high school and beyond. Consider joining us for Early Outreach Academy, a virtual workshop series for 9th and 10th graders to help you prepare for high school and apply to college.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore majors that connect to your future goals:<\/strong> If you\u2019re interested in pursuing business or engineering, check out opportunities within the Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program or the Don and Liz Thompson MEP Program to learn how these BOP+ programs can support your path to Purdue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit campus with BOP+:<\/strong> Experience a college life first-hand \u2014 including full-day, immersive events designed to build familiarity with Purdue and college in general, long before application season.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get support as a first-generation student:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re the first in your family to go to college, connect with First Generation Student Services to help you navigate the challenges of high school and transition confidently to college.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access personalized support:<\/strong> Get individual guidance through virtual one-on-ones and in-person meet-ups to ask any questions you may have about college, learn how to best prepare to apply and explore degree paths that will get you to your goal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parent and Guardian Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore options together, so you can have informed conversations along the way.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk with a financial advisor about planning for college and learn about available options to cover costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/dfa\/contact\/faq\/#debtrelief\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explore financing options (Opens in a new tab)\">Explore financing options<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap purdue-home-cta-strap--narrow \">\n    <div class=\"section has-gray-background\">\n        <div class=\"container has-gold-background purdue-home-cta-strap__container\">\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--left\">\n                            <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__subTitle\">\n                    Admissions College Prep Timeline            <\/h2>\n                            <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__content\">Get on track for college with guidance from Purdue\u2019s Office of Admissions with steps to take from middle school through senior year of high school.\u00a0<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-strap__container--right\">\n                                                    <a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.purdue.edu\/become-student\/college-prep-timeline\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Check out the College Prep Timeline<\/a>\n                            <\/div>  \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get to Know Our Early Outreach Team<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container purdue-home-featured-story__container--reversed\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Portrait of James Borom\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EO_James-Borom_1000.jpg\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">James Borom<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Associate Director<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I\u2019m from:<\/strong> Northwest Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growing up, I wanted to be an:<\/strong> NBA player&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite subject in high school:<\/strong> gym \u2014 easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In college, I studied:<\/strong> business (associate&#8217;s degree), computer information systems (bachelor\u2019s degree) and educational leadership (master\u2019s degree)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite Purdue tradition:<\/strong> hearing the story of how Purdue got the Boilermakers nickname\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> I was a Junior College All-American basketball player and was inducted into my college\u2019s Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"mailto:jborom@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"james-borom-email (Opens in a new tab)\">Let&#8217;s connect<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-featured-story \">\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n\n            \n            <div class=\"columns purdue-home-featured-story__container\">\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__image-container\">\n\n                                            <figure class=\"image is-16by9\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"Portrait of Shannon Chipman\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/EO_Shannon-Chipman_1000.jpg\"\/>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"column purdue-home-featured-story__content-container\">\n                                                                    <h2 class=\"purdue-home-featured-story__header\">Shannon Chipman<\/h2>\n                        \n                    \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Academic Coordinator<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I\u2019m from:<\/strong> Northeast Ohio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Growing up, I wanted to be a:<\/strong> dairy farmer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite subject in high school:<\/strong> American history<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In college, I studied:<\/strong> family and child science (bachelor\u2019s degree) and agricultural extension education (master\u2019s degree)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite Purdue tradition:<\/strong> Every year, my husband and I try to take our boys to a Purdue basketball game. Our favorite memory is watching Zach Edey play and getting our picture taken with him after the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> I worked at Dairy Queen in college. And though its been a minute, I can still tell you every ingredient in your favorite DQ Blizzard.<\/p>\n\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-buttons purdue-home-buttons--left \">\n    <div class=\"purdue-home-button-list\">\n                    <div class=\"\"><a class=\"purdue-home-button \" href=\"mailto:chipmans@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"shannon-chipman-email (Opens in a new tab)\">Let&#8217;s connect<\/a><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <div  class=\"purdue-home-mixed-rtb has-none-background \">\n        <div class=\"section\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                    \n                                            \n                            \n                            <div class=\"column is-one-quarter-desktop is-half-tablet is-full-mobile mobile-hidden\">\n            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