HIFI Bioconservatory
HIFI is a community for nature-based learning, sound exploration, and real-world problem-solving for creative thinkers.
Mission
The aim of the HIFI Lab at the John Martinson Honors College (JMHC) at Purdue University is to cultivate a vibrant undergraduate interdisciplinary community of JMHC undergraduate students interested in the science, technology and culture of conservation and sound.
Celebrate our beautiful planet and become a part of a like-minded group of interdisciplinary students. We will engage in community-based approaches to conservation at regional levels through programs such as service-learning partnerships, ecological-based research, wildlife ambassadors, community celebrations, interactive displays and field ecology workdays. We will use sonic biodiversity as a novel approach to help understand impacts of noise and climate change on natural habitats, agroecological systems and wildlife dispersal.
Eligibility
Admitted JMHC student from any school/college/major who has an interest in science, technology and culture and wants to experience a conservation-based research and engagement lab. Consideration provided to non-JMHC students studying biology, wildlife and ecology.
Incentives
Participation in the HIFI Lab offers great value.
- Complete your Scholarly Research Project
- Earn up to 12 credits of undergraduate research toward your JMHC credit requirements
- Priority registration for JMHC HIFI Lab-sponsored travel abroad opportunities
- Build your resume with poster presentations for regional and campus-wide research and engagement symposiums
- Qualify for paid undergraduate research assistantships and fellowships
