One year ago, Kendrick Hardaway received the unexpected and exciting news that he had been awarded a 2023-2024 Fulbright Grant to New Zealand. In the Fall 2023 newsletter, he shared his aspirations for the research journey with the Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) community.

From the University of Tulsa: John W. Sutherland addressed “Sustainable Manufacturing: Origins and Future Directions” during the College of Engineering & Computer Science’s Hulings Distinguished Lecture Series speaker on Oct. 19. Sutherland, a renowned expert in sustainable manufacturing, offered insights into the critical need for environmentally responsible manufacturing processes to meet the challenges posed by climate change, resource shortages, and waste management.

The College of Engineering recognized faculty, lecturers and other staff for outstanding dedication to teaching students in a Purdue Exponent ad on Jan. 13. Five Environmental and Ecological Professors were recognized: Michelle Indarjit, Chad Jafvert, Lindsey Payne, Andrew Whelton, and Zhi (George) Zhou.

Wildfires increasingly threaten public drinking water systems, but guidance on how to address damage to these systems from a wildfire has been insufficient, conflicting or inaccurate.

A new publication offers the first comprehensive guidance for public drinking water system staff, outlining the decision-making process for testing and recovering water distribution systems after a wildfire. This guidance was authored by Purdue University engineers and published by The Water Research Foundation. Four water utilities in California also sponsored the publication.

Humans are about 60% water, but Caitlin Proctor might be a little more. In environmental engineering, few figures represent their research as well as Professor Caitlin Proctor of Purdue University.

If you went to high school or enrolled in college, chances are you were asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s not always an easy question. According to Glynis Boone, Purdue Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE)’s newest External Advisory Council (EAC) member, it might not get easier, but that might not be a bad thing.

EEE Junior Liz Hutzel and proud Purdue Outing Club (POC) leader, is all about protecting, improving, and enjoying our environment.

Water quality is a high priority among EEE’s research pillars. From contaminants to sustainable processing, EEE students and faculty love investigating this precious resource. Which is why it’s no surprise several of our graduate students found their way to the American Water Works Association (AWWA)’s Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC) in Schaumburg, Illinois last month.

Kanaan is a PhD Candidate in Environmental and Ecological Engineering affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Ecological Sciences and Engineering Program at Purdue University. His research interests include urban resilience and livability, particularly on how the effects of social-ecological-technological components of cities manifest themselves in human populations.

On Nov. 20, 2024, EEE students, faculty, and staff gathered for hot chocolate, cookies, and a musical showcase from fellow EEE's! Performers included: Chandra Nath on the flute (Senior Research Scientist), Xiaohan Wu with his violin (Graduate Student), Abigail Fouts with her guitar and beautiful voice (Undergraduate Student), and Cormac Fallon on the trumpet (Undergraduate Student).