On July 17, 2025, Karen Mitchell, Karen Sullivan, and Vicki Stirm led a fun and engaging session as part of Grandparents University. They welcomed about 35 grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 7 to 14, for a special experience on campus. As part of the Grandparents University program, families come to campus, select a “major,” attend[Read More…]
MYA HAGERTY Major Professor: Dr. Yiwei Huang LSDS-MS DEFENSE SEMINAR July 14th @ 1:00 PM HORT 222 “A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Campus Outdoor Fountain Features and Student Wellbeing: Urban Artificial Bluespace Usage, Experiences, and Psychological Restoration at Purdue University” Abstract: Bluespace has been studied far less frequently than greenspace in relation to human health and[Read More…]
MOYEED HASAN TALUKDER Major Professor: Dr. Moriah Bilenky MS DEFENSE SEMINAR July 10th @ 12:00 pm HORT 222 “Evaluation of Ecological Weed Management Strategies for Edamame in the Midwestern USA” Abstract: Edamame [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is a specialty crop with untapped potential in the Midwest due to similarities in production practices to grain soybean[Read More…]
This summer, students at the Felege Hiywot Center in Indianapolis are diving into hands-on learning, thanks to innovative programming led by Dr. Kathryn Orvis and supported by a grant from North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education). One of the highlights? Pickle making! Students are learning the science and technique behind food preservation while[Read More…]
This week, Dr. Aaron Thompson delivered an international webinar for the American Society for Horticultural Science, focusing on the rapidly evolving role of AI in teaching and research. His presentation, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Teaching Applications for Horticulture and Landscape Design,” highlighted work from the Center for Community & Environmental Design. The webinar showcased[Read More…]
On Friday, June 27th, the College of Agriculture’s Office of Academic Programming partnered with Vicki Stirm to host an exciting hands-on experience for 42 Juntos 4-H students from across Indiana. These junior high and middle school students rotated through 40-minute sessions designed to introduce them to the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) and[Read More…]
Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture welcomed ten students for the 4-H Plant Science Academy, Living Landscapes, led by Dr. Kathryn Orvis. Students explored Vegetative Propagation and participated in activities including tours of the Purdue Sports Turf Facilities, Student Farm, and Meigs Farm. They also explored essential oils and plant chemistry with Dr.[Read More…]