✨ Graduate Student Spotlight: Noah Berning
At 25, Noah Berning is turning a middle school goal into reality: starting a career with @JohnDeere.
Berning’s journey to #PurdueAg began through deep involvement with @NationalFFA and @Indiana4h. As a @PurdueAgEcon and @PurdueABE graduate, his accomplishments were impressive, including receiving the France A. Córdova Leadership in Action Award and earning a 4.0 GPA.
Learn more about his journey and future goals: https://t.co/xCdRSlmINj
Students will engage in hands on BME activities, while parents/guardians participate in BME specific sessions on academic pathways, applications, and career outcomes.
Register: https://t.co/0kozIkUHWe
High school age 4-H'ers & families: save the date for a community event from @PurdueBME!
•📅Date: Sat, Sept 26, 2026
•🕰️Time: 9 am to 2:30 pm
•📍Location: Purdue University in Indianapolis
•🎓Audience: IN high school students (parent/guardian participation encouraged).
This experience is designed to introduce students to what Biomedical Engineering is, what biomedical engineers do, and how Purdue’s BME program prepares students for careers and graduate or professional school.
County fairs are happening across Indiana now through August. Support local @Indiana4h members, enjoy the exhibits and make plans to visit a fair near you. 🍀 Find 2026 fair dates: https://t.co/cC0t0aq62X
Too hot to play outside? ☀️ Before you hear "I'm bored" one more time, check out these five easy indoor activities from #PurdueExtension Extension Community Childcare. They're fun for kids and support early learning. https://t.co/lk3fu6dibx
Firefly or lightningbug? Around #Indiana, you'll hear both. From the science behind their glow to the story behind their name, there's more to these beneficial beetles than you might expect. Learn more about Indiana's official state insect from Purdue Extension's John Woodmansee. https://t.co/yezNXqCpPv
June 27 is National Sunglasses Day, celebrating the importance of protecting your eyes by wearing ultraviolet (UV) protective eye wear. Celebrate on June 27 by showing us your favorite shades!
Earlier this month 11 outstanding kids represented Indiana at the @inventitforward national competition! We were blown away by their creativity, problem solving spirit, and confidence as they presented their inventions on a national stage.
Cecilia won a trip to the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. where her artwork will be displayed. Cecilia and other winning artists will be honored in a special ceremony at the @USDA. Way to go, Cecilia! 🎨🍀
Join us in congratulating Cecilia, Johnson County 4-H'er and Indiana's winner for the American Heroes Student Art Contest, celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! Cecilia chose Amelia Earhart as her "American Hero" and subject for her piece.
In her artist statement Cecilia wrote about how Amelia Earhart taught at Purdue University, Cecilia's family connection to @LifeAtPurdue and of course, how Amelia Earhart worked hard and inspired girls everywhere to be involved in science.
4-H fair season has us feeling nostalgic for our alumni, and excited for our current and graduating 4-H'ers! 🥹🍀🤩 Whether it’s your first year, you’re finishing strong, or your grandkids are finishing 4-H, your 4-H story matters. Share your story: https://t.co/a5GeKyMVRO
June 13th was Family Health and Fitness Day! Celebrate by planning an active day with your family. Go bowling, take a hike, have a jump rope contest or a water balloon toss. What health and fitness activities does your family love?
To all of our @PurdueExtension educators, 4-H volunteers, parents, presenters, and sponsors, THANK YOU for making this happen for Indiana 4-H’ers! #4HBeyondReady
4-H Academy and 4-H Round-Up 2026 are in the books! Almost 450 young people explored @LifeAtPurdue’s campus, discovered ways to get Beyond Ready for their next steps in life, and made new friends.
What a night celebrating our seniors with 4-H Academy and 4-H Round-Up! We heard what 4-H has meant to each of them and they shared their plans for the future: an amazing variety including studying engineering, biology, cosmetology, entomology, & starting a photography business!