Purdue University College of Agriculture Transformational Experiences (CATE) Informational Brochure

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A transformational experience broadens your perspective. Enhances your thinking. Charts your course … or helps you discover a new one.

College of Agriculture Transformational Experiences (CATE) let you learn more about yourself as a Purdue Agriculture undergraduate and leverage what you find into ideas, inspiration and success.

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BECOME A LEADER with a plan personalized to your individual goals ENGAGE IN IMPORTANT ISSUES with confidence, clarity and compassion RESEARCH EXCITING TOPICS alongside world-renowned faculty ENHANCE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE through honors coursework and scholarly projects

With 50+ options across four signature areas of development, there’s a perfect CATE path for you.

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Confidence. Compassion. Communication. Change. Collaboration. CATE can help you develop these skills to excel at personal, interpersonal, organizational or community leadership.

L E A DE R S H I P A ND P R OF E S S I ON A L DE V E L OP ME N T I N I T I AT I V E Discover a path to productive leadership and build skills in workshops, events and programs such as the AFA Leaders Conference or the Leadership Development Certificate Program.

C OL L E GE L E A DE R S H I P Help guide the future of Purdue Agriculture as a member of the Purdue Ag Council, departmental ambassador or student member of a college faculty committee.

P E E R S UP P OR T Support fellow students through assistance in academic courses, career paths and orientation, or bolster Purdue University’s efforts toward accessibility, diversity and campus safety.

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P P UR DUE S T UDE N T OR G A N I Z AT I ON / C L UB L E A DE R S H I P Pursue elected leadership where your passion lies — from Purdue Student Government and Boiler Gold Rush Team Leaders to agriculture student clubs like Ag Week Task Force, Collegiate FFA, Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), or the Purdue Goat Club.

R E S I DE N T I A L L E A DE R S H I P Gain a sense of what it’s like to lead residential communities at Purdue as a Residential Life staff member or help shape university policy as a council or executive board member through Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life.

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Eager to move the needle on important issues in agriculture, the environment and beyond?

Through CATE, you’ll learn to understand multiple viewpoints and make progress with respect, empathy and meaningful communication.

A GR I C ULT UR E I S S UE S E NG A GE ME N T P R OGR A M Communicate with confidence on critical or controversial agricultural or scientific topics with the Issues-360® program — building strategies for communication, ethics, awareness and engagement.

A C A DE M I C S E R V I C E L E A R N I NG Fight food insecurity. Get kids excited to learn. Commit to service projects. Whatever you choose, you’ll broaden your civic horizons, improve our campus and community, and brighten someone’s future.

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GAGEMENT P UBL I C P OL I C Y / G O V E R NME N T I N T E R N S H I P From state legislations to Washington, D.C., you can learn more about the policy process and start to think about how you could help shape it.

UN I V E R S I T Y S T UDE N T C OMMUN I T Y P R OGR A M Your Purdue experience won’t be agriculture 24/7. Hone in on initiatives regarding learning, leadership, inclusivity and diversity in the arts, intercollegiate athletics or military organizations.

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RESEARCH DISCOVERTOMORROWTODAY

Want a change of pace that lets you play an active role in research, earn course credit and improve your likelihood of graduating and enjoying a successful career? CATE offers numerous undergraduate research outlets for you to shape your future alongside world-renowned faculty.

DE P A R T ME N TA L UNDE R GR A DU AT E R E S E A R C H Participate in topic-specific research with: Agricultural & Biological Engineering

Botany & Plant Pathology

Agricultural Economics

Entomology

Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication

Food Science

Agronomy Animal Sciences Biochemistry

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Forestry & Natural Resources Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Natural Resources & Environmental Science

MOL E C UL A R A GR I C ULT UR E S UMME R I N S T I T U T E ( M A S I ) Spend a summer focusing specifically on plant sciences and STEM fields with hands-on, in-depth molecular research, science communication workshops, industry tours, faculty seminars and more.

UN I V E R S I T Y R E S E A R C H Expand your expertise through interdisciplinary research opportunities in the Purdue Honors College, summer-long fellowships, Discovery Park internship programs and more.

S TAT E A ND N AT I ON A L R E S E A R C H Explore external paths for research, including programs and outlets with the USDA, NASA, the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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Eager to delve deeper into agricultural, scientific or environmental ideas and gain a competitive edge in your career or continued studies? CATE helps strengthen your scholarly experience.

L E A R N I NG C OMMUN I T I E S Take your pick of lively, engaging, interactive and interdisciplinary learning communities — such as Dean’s Scholars, the Data Mine or Ag Technology and Innovation — and discover new people, perspectives and opportunities.

S T UD Y A BR O A D / I N T E R N AT I ON A L E NG A GE ME N T S More Purdue Agriculture undergraduates study abroad than in any other college at Purdue.

Whether it lasts a week, a month or a semester, there’s a life-changing experience for you.

HONOR S D I S T I NC T I ON Distinguish your academic record through hands-on research or scholarly projects tailored to your agricultural interests or overall academic performance.

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EXCELLENCE I NDU S T R Y I N T E R N S H I P S OR JOB S From summer- to semester-long internships or jobs, the real world can often be the most effective lab to apply what you’re learning.

C E R T I F I C AT E P R OGR A M S Gain certified knowledge in your area of interest — from data science to diversity, entrepreneurship to the environment, and more.

I N T E R A C T I V E E X P E R I E NC E S Build your experiential learning capacities through student teaching, competition judging and much more.

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TA K E T HE I N I T I AT I V E T O

INVESTINYOURSELF Purdue University’s College of Agriculture encourages you to participate in at least one transformational experience.

Let’s talk about what works for you. purdue.ag/cate | 765-494-8473 | cate@purdue.edu

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