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The MANRRS Network
MANRRS
has established college and university chapters at more than 50
U.S. institutions, creating a network divided into six regions.
MANRRS-Purdue is located in Region 5. More than
200 professional MANRRS members from industry, government, and foundations
are located across the country and overseas
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with a vital interest in promoting diversity in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences. Membership categories include
- student,
- professional,
- associate, and
- business.
Objectives
- Increase the number of students studying agricultural sciences and related fields at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Foster a bond of fellowship among students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Encourage scholarly achievement, advancement, and excellence among members.
- Promote career and academic counseling for students at all levels and enhance their professional and leadership development.
Opportunities
- Internships and cooperative training
- Professional and scholarly development
- Student registry available to employers
- Regional and national conferences
- Career fairs and presentation seminars
- Community service and fundraising
- Interaction with surrounding high schools
Junior MANRRS
Junior MANRRS is an outreach program for urban high school students and faculty. This program strives to educate students about the many opportunities and careers in agriculture. Current MANRRS members act as mentors to these Junior MANRRS members as they plan college and professional careers.
The Purdue University Junior MANRRS network currently includes two programs:
STAR Academy
(Science and Technology of Agriculture and its Resources) located at Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
GATE
(Growth in Agriculture through Education) Extracurricular activities at several Fort Wayne, Indiana, high schools.
To learn more about joining
MANRRS,
e-mail: pmorris@purdue.edu
or mdmcclure@purdue.edu
and visit the National MANRRS Web site at www.manrrs.org
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