PROGRAMS IN THE FALL New Student Orientation The purpose of the orientation is to prepare and put on information skits for incoming first-year students in the School of Science. Homecoming Tent, School of Science Each year during Homecoming PSSC sells School of Science merchandise and provide information regarding latest developments in the School of Science for alumni and all other interested parties. Graduate and Professional School Fair This is a major production presented in conjunction with the Liberal Arts Student Council. Every year, representatives from over fifty graduate and professional schools come to Purdue for a one-day fair open to all students. In addition to coordinating the details of the Grad Fair, the committee is also responsible for organizing a weeklong series of seminars to help students prepare for the fair. The committee should coordinate with the Publications Committee to update the website for the fair. Click here to visit the website.

PROGRAMS IN THE SPRING School of Science Outstanding Teacher Award PSSC coordinates an effort for all the juniors and seniors in the School of Science to vote for top 10 outstanding teachers in the School of Science. Spring Science Scramble PSSC sponsors a 5K run/walk each spring. Proceeds will be split evenly between a scholarship and the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County. The scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student in the College of Science who is not affiliated with Purdue Student Science Council. Click here for the registration form Spring Fest and Research Forum This one-day fair provides undergraduate students an opportunity to meet with professors who are looking for students to help with research. YEAR LONG PROGRAMS Grade Appeals Committee Several PSSC members are selected to serve on the School of Science grade appeals committee. Science Discovery Science Discovery is an outreach program for local elementary schools. The goal is to give the kids a fresh perspective on what science can be. A small group of PSSC members will go into classrooms with a fun activity that encourages the students to use scientific thinking. This activity will teach basic scientific concepts that are easily understood and shows the children how science is part of their everyday lives. Scientific Notation Two to three times a semester, PSSC publishes a newsletter with information useful to students in the College of Science. Check out some of our work here!