Anderson Black and Gold Day

Join us for Black & Gold Day at Purdue Polytechnic Anderson — a fun, hands-on event designed for high school seniors and juniors who want to experience how technology, creativity, and problem-solving come together in real-world applications.

Throughout the day, participants will work in teams on a Rube Goldberg Challenge, designing and building an imaginative machine that completes a simple task through a series of mechanical and electrical steps. Faculty, staff, and student ambassadors will be there to guide and support you, and all materials will be provided.

In addition to the challenge, guests will enjoy a campus tour and admissions session, meet current students, and explore the programs and pathways that make Purdue Polytechnic a leader in applied learning and innovation.

Event Schedule Highlights:

• 8:00 a.m. — Check-in and Welcome
• 8:30 a.m. — Icebreaker & Team Introductions
• 8:45 a.m. — Rube Goldberg Challenge: Design & Build
• 11:30 a.m. — Lunch (provided)
• 11:50 a.m. — Campus Tour & Admissions Session
• 12:30 p.m. — Rube Goldberg Design Testing
• 1:30 p.m. — Rube Goldberg Competition & Scoring
• 2:00 p.m. — Dismissal

Discover how Purdue Polytechnic Anderson helps students turn ideas into impact — all while having a blast collaborating, building, and competing!

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