Outside Event: The Data Mine Guest Speaker
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | West Lafayette
Matheus R. Benatti, PhD
CEO and Founder, Leap2Bio Solutions LLC
West Lafayette, IN

Dr. Matheus R. Benatti holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology from Purdue University (2010) and a B.S. in Agronomic Engineering from the University of São Paulo, Brazil (2002). With a strong foundation in science and engineering, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of biotechnology, operations, and strategic leadership.
He is the founder and CEO of Leap2Bio Solutions LLC, where he delivers tailored business and operational solutions that drive sustainable growth and client success for biotechnology companies. With a multidisciplinary background in molecular biology, operations management, and quality assurance, Dr. Benatti has built and led high-performing teams, driving successful project execution across diverse domains.
Throughout his career, he has spearheaded initiatives to optimize laboratory efficiency, implement robust quality management systems, and streamline operations—resulting in significant cost savings and accelerated turnaround times. In previous roles, he successfully expanded genetic testing capabilities and enhanced DNA testing sensitivity, advancing both scientific outcomes and operational performance.
Dr. Benatti is a published researcher and an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB). Within NAPB, he contributes as a member of both the Borlaug Scholars Scholarship Committee and the Mentoring Subcommittee, and actively supports the program’s mission by serving as a fundraiser for the Borlaug Scholars Scholarship Program.
He is passionate about team building, continuous improvement, and cultivating long-term client partnerships.
Register here: https://calendly.com/datamine/the-data-mine-speaker-series-matheus-benatti
Location: WTHR 104

Outside Event: Stand Out in the Crowd: Mastering the Life Science Job Market Pivot
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Thurs Sept 25 @ 11am EST
Stand Out in the Crowd: Mastering the Life Science Job Market Pivot
Whitney Kahn (Kelaca) will share strategies for framing your new skills so hiring managers clearly see your value.
We’re diving into how AI tools can help life scientists ramp up their data science skills quickly and effectively.
As part of the “big tent” of data science, we’re hosting a free LinkedIn Live webinar series aimed at life scientists who want to strengthen their data skills. While designed for scientists at the bench, the series is equally valuable for early-career data scientists.
Participation is free, open to all, and hosted on LinkedIn Live.

Outside Event: Economics Seminar Series with Tommaso Denti, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | West Lafayette
Tommaso Denti, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, NYU will be presenting: Modeling Information Acquisition Via F-Divergence and Duality. This seminar will present new theoretical work on flexible information acquisition, with a focus on advancing the rational inattention literature beyond the limitations of entropy-based models. While traditional approaches quantify information costs using mutual information, offering tractability but relying on restrictive functional form assumptions, this paper introduces a novel duality-based framework grounded in f-divergence—a more general class of information measures. The approach preserves much of the analytical convenience of the canonical model while allowing for greater flexibility in characterizing information costs. The seminar will highlight how this framework nests existing models, opens up new comparative statics, and broadens the applicability of rational inattention in economic environments involving decision-making under uncertainty.

Dr. Denti’s research interests are in information economics and decision-making under uncertainty. Motivated by the challenges and opportunities of the digital economy, his work seeks to understand how economic agents acquire, process, and use information in complex environments. Two recent papers investigate models of “rational inattention” in strategic settings; applications include labor market discrimination, online advertising, and communication.
LOCATION: Rawls Hall Room 2058

Outside Event - Best Practices for Using AI in Business Communications
2025-09-25 12:00 - 12:45 | Virtual
AI isn’t replacing communicators — it’s revolutionizing how they think, create, and connect. In this webinar, learn how to collaborate with AI to enhance your unique voice and perspective. Join a live webinar featuring the Daniels School of Business’ Dr. Kasie Roberson to:

• Discover how AI can serve as your own personal communication consultant

• Learn to brainstorm, organize and refine messages more effectively with AI

• Explore how AI boosts creativity without replacing it

This webinar is a collaboration between the Center for Working Well and the Daniels School Executive Education Programs.

Outside Event: Tour of Purdue Student Farm
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | West Lafayette
Thursday, Sept 25 | 12pm-1pm
1491 Cherry Ln. (Free parking is available at the Student Farm) (Meet at AAARCC if you require transportation)
Purdue Student Farm
The Purdue Student Farm is a small, sustainable farm managed by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA). The Student Farm is the outdoor lab that demonstrates how food can be grown effectively on a small scale, marketing for profit, and interests with the economy and the environment.
Transportation to Purdue Student Farm provided to attendees who RSVP by September 11. This is an in-person event and there will not be a Zoom option available.

The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus specific location (listed for each session). Each Lunch and Learn features diverse faculty, staff, and students sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. We cater lunches from a variety of local businesses in the greater West Lafayette community.
This event starts promptly at 12pm.
If you have feedback about our Lunch and Learn series, please consider filling out this survey to let us know: bit.ly/aaarccLLsur

Outside Event: Raíces y Rutas: Mapping Our Paths
2025-09-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Indianapolis
Raíces y Rutas: Mapping Our Paths Featuring a Special Screening of John Leguizamo’s New Documentary Series.
The Office of Student and Community Engagement (OSCE) invites you to join us in The Launch Pad for an evening of food, culture, and community. In addition to this exclusive viewing, we’ll map our unique paths on a world map and celebrate the roots and routes that shape who we are.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share stories, connect with others, and experience a powerful film together.
Engineering and Technology Building – Purdue Indianapolis, Room 002 (The Launchpad)

Outside Event: Laying the Groundwork – Best Practices in creating and managing AI-ready data
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Virtual Speaker Series about Machine Learning and Human Law – Laying the Groundwork – Best Practices in creating and managing AI-ready data
Speaker: Kelly Burns, Research Data Management Specialist, Purdue University
Date: Thursday, September 25th
Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Register: Click here to register
Get a full session description, speaker biography and submit your questions in advance via the registration form.

Outside Event (PD): Develop Your Elevator Pitch to Share Your Personal Brand
2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
What is your personal brand? How do you “stand out “from others? What are you “known for” that would be useful for a potential employer to know about you? This workshop helps you identify those traits and craft your “pitch” to share with employers. NOTE: Please register with your Purdue Email. To guarantee approval and to obtain the admission link, please register by 3:45 PM the day of the workshop.
Registration: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/s2xtOG6YQxuUG7pywpJ-fQ#/registration

Outside Event: Fall 2025 WL Construction Management Career Fair
2025-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 | West Lafayette
The School of Construction Management Technology Career Fair in West Lafayette is held twice yearly (Fall and Spring) for students to have the opportunity to meet employers from construction companies all over the United States for recruiting purposes. These companies are looking for full-time, intern, and co-op positions within the construction management major. At a typical Career Fair, over 500 students visit more than 150 construction companies at their booths.

Outside Event: Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting Seminar Series with David Pritchard
2025-09-26 10:30 - 12:00 | West Lafayette
Economics opens doors to careers you might not expect—from business and consulting to data science and beyond. ECON 105 Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting Seminar Series is an opportunity to:

Hear from industry professionals and alumni
Learn what skills employers value
Explore diverse career paths in economics

Speaker:
David Pritchard, US Census Bureau
David is an economist at the United States Census Bureau in the Center for Economic Studies, where he applies his skills and knowledge in data analysis and inference to produce reliable and relevant economic statistics and research. He received his PhD in Economics from Texas A&M University in 2022 and holds an MS in Economics from Purdue University and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Central Florida.
His research aims to understand and inform public policy’s economic and social impacts, using diverse empirical strategies to measure the causal effects of policies. His research specifically focuses on crime, health, and educational outcomes. In his free time, David enjoys traveling, watching and playing sports, and exploring the outdoors.

Who Can Join:
This seminar series is open to the public, as seating permits, and students in enrolled in the following principles courses should pre-register for the event using the Brightspace interface:? Brightspace Link:

ECON 21000 – Principles of Economics
ECON 25100 – Microeconomics / Honors
ECON 25200 – Macroeconomics

LOCATION: CL50 Room 224

Outside Event: Mitch Daniels School of Business Executive Forum
2025-09-26 11:30 - 12:30 | West Lafayette
The Executive Forum is open to the public, as seating permits, and provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of topics and issues facing business and management.
Stephanie Peavler is the Chief Financial Officer of BSA, an integrated design firm that creates facilities supporting healing, learning, and discovery. She is also a part of the Executive Leadership Team, overseeing the strategic growth of the firm. In her role, she oversees Information Technology, Human Resources and the Accounting and Finance teams.
Stephanie brings more than two decades of accounting expertise to her leadership role, where she plays a pivotal part in BSA’s growth strategy. Her responsibilities span from long-term financial planning to the daily oversight of expenses and revenue generation. What makes her role particularly unique is BSA’s structure as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, where Stephanie directly advises leadership on activities that strengthen the financial returns for employee owners.
Stephanie began with BSA in 2007, starting as Assistant Director of Project Analysis and Control. This role gave her invaluable insight into the firm’s diverse portfolio of work and the critical factors that drive profitability. Her deep understanding of the business earned her promotion to CFO in 2018.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Indianapolis.
LOCATION: Krannert 140

Outside Event: Economic Seminar Series with Marta Lachowska
2025-09-26 11:30 - 13:00 | West Lafayette
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Marta Lachowska, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, for a seminar on Friday, September 26.

Marta’s research focuses on labor economics, with particular attention to labor markets, wage setting, and unemployment insurance. Her work combines administrative data with innovative empirical approaches to study important issues in employment and wages.

She will present her paper: “Employer Hour Policies and the Gender Wage Gap.”

LOCATION: Rawls Hall Room 2058

Outside Event: Indiana Statehouse Spring Internships Info Session and Reception
2025-09-29 17:30 - 19:00 | West Lafayette
Indiana Statehouse Spring 2026 Internships
The Statehouse employs undergraduates (sophomore and above), graduate students, and recent grads as interns in Indianapolis during the spring semester in these areas: Legislative, Constituent Services, Communications/Media Relations, Press Secretary, Information Technology, Policy, and Publications.
The spring 2026 semester internships are paid (yes, paid!) and they are fantastic experience for students from all majors, backgrounds, and interests, and can be a great foundation for any career!

Info Session & Reception
Monday, September 29th
5:30-7:00 p.m.
PMU, Anniversary Drawing Room
This informal event will provide an opportunity to meet the Statehouse Directors, gain information, and obtain answers to questions. Faculty and Staff are also welcome to attend.
Applications open now!
Deadline for spring 2026 internship applications is October 31, 2025.
For internship descriptions, specific areas offered, and online applications, use these links or copy the path into your browser:
House Democrats
https://www.indianahousedemocrats.org/intern
House Republicans
https://www.indianahouserepublicans.com/house/internship
Senate Democrats
https://indianasenatedemocrats.org/opportunities/internship-program/
Senate Republicans
https://www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/intern-program

Outside Event: Fall 2025 Engineering, Science, and Tech Connect: Purdue in Indianapolis Career Fair
2025-09-30 11:00 - 17:00 | Indianapolis
The Fall 2025 Engineering, Science, & Tech Connect: Purdue in Indianapolis Career Fair is your opportunity to connect with employers for internships and full-time opportunities. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to connect with employers from all over the state and the US on Tuesday, September 30 from 11:00AM-4:00PM at the Purdue in Indianapolis campus.
The career fair is open to all Purdue University in Indianapolis students, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology (IUPUI) alumni, and students enrolled at other Purdue campuses whose coursework, skills, and interest are primarily in engineering, polytechnic, and/or science. Registration is encouraged on MyCCO, but not required, to attend

Outside Event (PD): Resume Roadshow- A Resume Review Event Across Campus!
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-02 | West Lafayette
Join the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) for Resume Roadshow! A resume review experience brought to every corner of campus! The Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) and our Career Ecosystem Partners are looking forward to reviewing your resume at the following locations:
Day 1 – October 1st
AAARCC Lawn at 915 5th Street
BCC Lobby at 1100 3rd Street
KRACH Lobby at 1198 3rd Street
Lambertus Hall, Room 2247
PMU Near Starbucks

Day 2 – October 2nd
Dudley Hall, Lobby near Room 1389
Honors North, HCRN 1055
Lilly Hall Lobby
Marriott Atrium
MSEE Atrium
University Hall, Room 217
Please bring either a hard copy or a digital version of your resume to be reviewed on the spot. This is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Outside Event: Majors, Minors & More
2025-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 | West Lafayette
Majors, Minors, and More Fair!
All Purdue undergrads can explore Academic Opportunities at this Information Fair.
LOCATION: PMU Ballrooms

Outside Event (PD): Advanced Resume Writing: Become Your Best Detective
2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Excellent resume writing brings together pieces of a puzzle — the candidate, the employer, the position, the field. When connected properly, a specific picture emerges of the candidate. This workshop reviews these pieces and demonstrates how to connect them with purpose to create the best image to share with employers. NOTE: Please register with your Purdue Email. To guarantee approval and to obtain the admission link, please register by 3:45 PM the day of the workshop.
Registration: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/G6DOUlyzTvC0inWvJ36-JQ#/registration

Outside Event: Side Questing through College as a Spontaneous Wander
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid (West Lafayette)
Thursday, October 2 | 12-1pm
Explore how saying yes and casual involvements can turn into unexpected and unforgettable experiences and opportunities that interweave into the main quest.
Ervin Liao, Undergraduate Student in Mechanical Engineering
Ervin is known for trying new things. He first heard the term “side questing” during his freshman year, and the lingo has opened his world ever since. The “side quests” he explored throughout college led to newfound passions in solo travel, experimenting with food, and new connections with the campus community. Ervin serves as a Teaching Assistant for the College of Engineering honors program, the VP External for the Taiwanese Student Association, and a member of Purdue Mechanical Engineering Ambassadors. Ervin received an acknowledgment as the AAARCC Top Volunteer of 2024-2025  for contributing the most hours to AAARCC initiatives.
This Lunch & Learn session is generously co-sponsored by the Purdue Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus specific location (listed for each session). Each Lunch and Learn features diverse faculty, staff, and students sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. We cater lunches from a variety of local businesses in the greater West Lafayette community.
This event starts promptly at 12pm. This is a hybrid event. In-person seating is limited to the first 50 attendees. Please consider joining us over Zoom at: bit.ly/aaarccLL
If you have feedback about our Lunch and Learn series, please consider filling out this survey to let us know: bit.ly/aaarccLLsur

Outside Event (PD): Employer Research: Making a Meaningful Connection
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Do you know how to make yourself matter to employers? Learn how to make purposeful connections with employers through field, industry, and organizational research. Highlighted resources will include company websites, LinkedIn, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Glassdoor, and the Purdue Career Research Portal. NOTE: Please register with your Purdue Email. To guarantee approval and to obtain the admission link, please register by 3:45 PM the day of the workshop.
Registration: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/B5IWSfY5RD-ZbZaId1WPyA#/registration

Outside Event (PD): CCO 2025 Fall International Student Workshop #3: Interview Skills for International Students
2025-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
It’s exciting to get an interview after meeting recruiters at career fairs. Do you know how to respond to various types of interview questions or how to present your best self at an interview? Join this workshop to learn different interview skills to equip yourself for better opportunities.
Registration: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/JMMTkdGCRQa7i8p0w0GZRA#/registration

Outside Event: Explore Careers in Economics – Seminar Series with Pete Kingma
2025-10-03 10:30 - 12:00 | West Lafayette
Economics opens doors to careers you might not expect—from business and consulting to data science and beyond. Exploring Careers in Business, Economics and Consulting Seminar Series is an opportunity to:

Hear from industry professionals and alumni
Learn what skills employers value
Explore diverse career paths in economics

Speaker:
Pete Kingma, Americas EY-Parthenon Working Capital Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
As the Americas working capital leader for EY Parthenon, Peter Kingma works across a variety of sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare, retail and consumer products. He advises business leaders on how to optimize the management of cash, leading to well over $25 billion of value creation for his clients.
Peter is a regular contributor to leading business publications and podcasts, and often speaks at industry events about his areas of expertise. His clients bring him in to lead planning sessions, consult with management teams, and present to their boards of directors. Peter, who has a BS degree in economics from Purdue University, lives in Chicago and Columbia, Missouri. He recently published his first book, Cash is King: Maintain Liquidity, Build Capital, and Prepare Your Business for Every Opportunity
Who Can Join:
This seminar series is open to the public, as seating permits, and students in enrolled in the following principles courses should pre-register for the event using the Brightspace interface:? Brightspace Link:

ECON 21000 – Principles of Economics
ECON 25100 – Microeconomics / Honors
ECON 25200 – Macroeconomics

Outside Event: Mitch Daniels School of Business Executive Forum
2025-10-03 11:30 - 12:30 | West Lafayette
The Executive Forum is open to the public, as seating permits, and provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of topics and issues facing business and management.
Conner was named Vice Chair and Chief Investment Officer of White Lodging in 2025. In this role he oversees the company’s owned hospitality portfolio and strategy related the company’s asset growth, including new developments, acquisitions, divestitures, and financing. He is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Conner has worked for White Lodging for more than 15 years in a variety of leadership roles across operations and new property development. Most recently he was involved in the development, construction, and opening of White Lodging’s two newest properties in San Antonio that opened in 2024: Kimpton Santo Hotel and Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection.

Conner also played a critical role in securing the final details to ultimately break ground on the company’s 13th hotel in Austin, Texas. Additionally, he helped secure the land and launch the development process for White Lodging’s second hotel in Charlotte, NC.

Prior to White Lodging, Conner built his career with roles supporting the expansion of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant Group in Chicago and Dunkin Donuts in China.

Conner holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Conner White is the son of White Lodging’s Founder, Bruce White.
LOCATION: Krannert 140

Outside Event (PD): Internship & Job Search Strategies
2025-10-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Do you know all the elements of a good internship/job search? (A good resume is not the only thing that matters!)

Attend this presentation to learn how to increase your chances of a successful search. Please register with your Purdue Email. To guarantee approval and to obtain the admission link, please register by 11:00 AM the day of the workshop.

Registration: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/897

Outside Event: Virtual Speaker Session Ahmed Hague
2025-10-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to announce our upcoming October virtual speaker sessions that will be open for the Purdue community and broader AI community to learn about automating business operations and working with multidisciplinary teams. Please check out the meeting information below and click on the link to register! Please share with your colleagues and students!

Session 4: Automating Business Operations with AI (Workshop/Walkthrough)
Speaker: Ahmed Hague, Co-Founder, Overclock Accelerator
Date: Monday, October 6th
Time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Zoom (virtual)
Register: Click here to register

Get a full session description and submit your questions in advance via the registration form.

Outside Event (Indianapolis): Guest Speaker Series – Joshua Moore
2025-10-06 15:30 - 16:20 | Indianapolis
Join The Data Mine guest speaker series in Indianapolis occurring every other Monday (at alternating times). These events count as “outside events” for TDM 10200/20200/30200/40200/50100.
Featured guest: Joshua Moore, Director of Technology Solutions at Scismic
Joshua will share about insights on identifying opportunities as a new job seeker, building a strong resume, preparing for interviews, and understanding what it takes not just to land a job, but to find meaningful work. Joshua will draw on his experience leading workforce intelligence and executive talent acquisition in tech at Citibank to highlight traits and behaviors of top performers.
Who: All students welcome.
When: Monday, October 6, 3:30 – 4:20 PM ET
Where: ET 202
Questions? Email Maggie Betz at betz@purdue.edu

Outside Event: 2025 College of Agriculture Fall Career Fair
2025-10-07 10:00 - 17:00 | West Lafayette
Tue 10/07/2025
10:00 AM

France Córdova Recreational Sports Center
Event URL
Register before 08/29/2025 Fri
Contact Person: Charlotte Owings
Contact Phone: 765-494-8470
Contact Email: AgCareerFair@purdue.edu

The College of Agriculture hosts career fairs in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 organizations attend annually. Several sectors of the agricultural industry are represented, including natural resources, technology, food and animal sciences, plant and crop sciences, and farm management to list a few.
College of Agriculture students and alumni have the opportunity to interact with employers, submit resumes, and interview for permanent or internship positions. Freshmen and sophomore students are encouraged to join upper-level students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations early. Students that have related majors in other colleges at Purdue, and those from partner institutions are also invited to attend.

Outside Event: Faculty Panel for undergrads interested in a research MS/PhD
2025-10-07 13:30 - 14:30 | West Lafayette
The CCO will be hosting a faculty panel for undergraduate students thinking about pursuing a research MS/PhD on Oct. 7 from 1:30-2:30 in Lyle 1160. During this discussion, faculty will share their personal journeys towards finding MS/PhD research opportunities, how to build relationships with faculty, how to select the right institution for you, etc. Students are encouraged to bring and ask questions throughout this ‘AMA’ panel!

RSVP’s are required and space is limited. Feel free to share this workshop with students that you engage with as you see fit!

Link: https://purdue-csm.symplicity.com/students/?s=event&ss=ws&mode=form&id=6c68b3d1812790ff51b8f5b3696f92f3

Outside Event (PD): Networking (Including LinkedIn): Small Talk, Big Opportunity
2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Does the thought of “networking” (or connecting with others in a meaningful way) overwhelm you? Excite you? Networking offers tremendous opportunities both professionally and personally. Chances are good that you already do it! Identify your why, what, whom, where, and how to put a purposeful networking plan into place. NOTE: Please register with your Purdue Email. To guarantee approval and to obtain the admission link, please register by 3:45 PM the day of the workshop.
Registration: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/FyOKqRjiQwu76LsbBTT0Ow#/registration

Outside Event: 2025 CESAC CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FALL CAREER FAIR
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 | West Lafayette
The 2025 CESAC CIVIL AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING FALL CAREER FAIR is a one-day job fair that annually attracts around 150 companies and over 500 students from Purdue University, one of the top civil engineering schools in the country. Students in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering emphasize in one or more of nine disciplines: architectural, construction, environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, hydraulics & hydrological, materials, structural, and transportation. Students attending the career fair are domestic and international, undergraduate or graduate, and looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities.
This year, the fair will be an in-person format, with in-person opportunities to connect with students at Purdue University. Additionally, the in-person fair is returning to a traditional walk-up style fair where students approach a company booth with no prior scheduling required. This event contains three components: information sessions, the career fair, and interviews.

Outside Event: Started from the Bottom, Now We’re Here: From First-Gen College Student to Studying Immigrant Families in My PhD
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid (West Lafayette)
Thursday, October 9 | 12-1pm
Learn how the journey of a first-gen college student and son of refugee immigrants inspired research on how U.S.-born children of immigrants reconcile cultural differences with their foreign-born parents.
Nathan Lieng, PhD Candidate in Human Development and Family Science
Nathan will share about his journey and how it led him to pursue a PhD to make his community’s experiences more visible and understood. Nathan will present findings from his research on parent-child relationships in Asian American immigrant families, highlighting the often-overlooked complexity, bond, and emotional depth within these families. Nathan will also discuss ways students can get involved in research on campus.
The AAARCC hosts a Lunch and Learn guest speaker series each semester on Thursdays from 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St.) or a campus specific location (listed for each session). Each Lunch and Learn features diverse faculty, staff, and students sharing their research or expertise. We believe each Lunch and Learn session poses a valuable opportunity for students to learn from experts and engage in meaningful discussions. We cater lunches from a variety of local businesses in the greater West Lafayette community.
This event starts promptly at 12pm. This is a hybrid event. In-person seating is limited to the first 50 attendees. Please consider joining us over Zoom at: bit.ly/aaarccLL
If you have feedback about our Lunch and Learn series, please consider filling out this survey to let us know: bit.ly/aaarccLLsur
