Purdue University Early Discovery
About Early Discovery
The goal of the Early Discovery program is to empower promising students at the freshman and sophomore levels to pursue research-intensive graduate study. The Early Discovery program is virtual and will be interactive. Purdue Engineering is aiming for maximum impact in our mission areas by 2030, one of them being the development of the largest, best-prepared, and most diverse engineering talent pool in the nation. Whether you still exploring if graduate school might be for you, or if you already know: join us!
This is not your typical mentoring program. Participants come to Early Discovery to engage with upper level undergraduate students and early career graduate students from across the country and Purdue University. Early Discovery aims to help participants build a professional network and get an insider scoop about graduate school. Apply below and encourage your friends to apply, too! Our supportive network is here to help you learn and succeed: before, during, and after the event.
Cost
Early Discovery is free for selected participants.
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Targets individuals with 2+ years remaining in their bachelor's degree program
- GPA 3.0/4.0 or greater
- Interest in learning about graduate study in engineering
This opportunity is open to all students, regardless of race or ethnicity, who demonstrate a commitment to broadening participation in engineering.
Registration Information
- 2025 Applications are now closed! Please check back next year for the new application.
Undergraduate Student Mentee Application:
The application is now closed. Please check back next year for the new application.
Undergraduate Student mentees are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to broadening participation in engineering as well as their academic and professional achievement including motivation, research experiences, projects, awards, and other work experiences.
Mentor Application:
The application is now closed. Please check back next year for the new application.
Senior Level Undergraduate Mentors who have participated in the GradTrack Scholars program and Graduate Student mentors are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to broadening participation in engineering as well as their leadership, academic and professional achievement and demonstrated skill and capacity from their GradTrack mentor application.
Early Discovery Online Meeting Times All meetings will be held online using Zoom from 7:00- 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time in the Spring Semester. Check your time zone against Purdue here (West Lafayette, IN Time Zone).