{"id":374,"date":"2026-06-24T14:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/?page_id=374"},"modified":"2026-11-05T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T16:26:04","slug":"engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/bop-plus\/programs\/engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Don and Liz Thompson MEP Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Future engineers belong here. At Purdue University, the Don and Liz Thompson MEP Program helps you build community, develop skills and gain the confidence to turn your potential into opportunity.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your Purdue journey starts here.<\/h2>\n\n

Part of the Purdue University Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus, the Don and Liz Thompson MEP Program (MEP) supports future engineers long before move-in day, with summer programs for middle and high school students, application workshops for seniors and support that continues through enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Us<\/h2>
Meet the people behind MEP and the legacy they carry forward.<\/div>Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div>\n
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Events<\/h2>
Learn more about upcoming events and reserve your spot today.<\/div>Explore Events<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div>\n
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Contact Us<\/h2>
Connect with our team to learn more about MEP and how we can support your engineering journey.<\/div>Contact Us<\/a><\/div><\/article> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Programs\u00a0for Future Boilermakers<\/h3>\n \n \n\n

Curious about engineering? These programs are designed for middle and high school students who want opportunities to explore the engineering profession\u00a0and gain hands-on experience of college life at Purdue.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Programs\u00a0for Admitted Boilermakers<\/h3>\n \n \n\n

Already admitted to Purdue Engineering in West Lafayette? These programs are designed specifically for you. Get a head start on academics, make connections before your first day and feel confident walking into your first year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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