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- Dr. Linda Mason, Dean of The Graduate School

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In a World of Pseudoscience and Misinformation, Purdue Graduate Students Champion Effective Research Communication

The world is facing tough challenges – whether it be the global health crisis or climate disasters, it is clear that innovative, science-based solutions are needed now more than ever. However, recent history has proven how challenging it can be to communicate scientific discoveries in a way that resonates with the general public. To combat this issue, the Graduate School is providing opportunities, like the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, to help graduate students hone their science communication skills.

Graduate Student Roseline Adewuyi with her Community Partner Suzanne Clementz from Caring Ministry

New Course Pairs Graduate Students with Local Nonprofits to Prepare for Diverse Career Pathways and Give Back to the Community

The academic job market is changing. The number of doctoral graduates continues to increase, while fewer faculty positions are available. To adjust to this changing market, the Graduate School is providing students with a new, service-oriented learning opportunity aimed at developing one of the most transferable skills in the job industry – grant writing.

Charlotte Lee, 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient

Excellence in Teaching Award Recognizes Purdue Graduate Students’ Contributions to Advancing the University’s Learning Mission

Graduate students are not just students, as their title may suggest. Many are also teachers, contributing to the innovative, world-class education for which Purdue is known. To recognize their significant contributions to the University’s learning mission, each year, the Graduate School awards three graduate teaching assistants with the Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Students and Scholars: By the numbers

11,613*

Graduate Students

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6,080*

Master's students

4,905*

Doctoral students

4,760*

International students from 112 countries

1,156*

Underrepresented minority students

628

Graduate professional, certificate, and non-degree students

501

Postdoctoral scholars

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No one takes a giant leap alone. The Graduate School provides a range of services, programs, and events to support the whole person—to empower graduate students to address the complex challenges of the day and build a better tomorrow together.

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Seeking funding? Apply for travel, small research, or childcare grants or get help writing grant proposals and fellowship applications. Not finding the right fit? Earn a degree from one of our interdisciplinary graduate programs. Students facing a sticky situation can consult with our Office of Graduate Assistance.

The Purdue Graduate Student Center is home to the Purdue Graduate Student Government and offers space to graduate students for meetings, studying, and socializing. Find support and like-minded peers in a graduate student organization, cultural and resource center or diversity program. Students with families connect via our Graduate Parent Support Network.

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