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December 18, 2024

EEE Graduate students present, learn, and network at AWWA WQTC in Illinois

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.
December 4, 2024

Cocoa Corner - Performance Highlight Reel featuring EEE students and staff

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).
November 21, 2024

Q&A with a Purdue BSEEE & MSEEE Alumna and current PhD student at UNC: Holly Haflich

On October 1, Holly Haflich captivated Purdue students with her presentation on water treatment and resource recovery using ion exchange membranes. Following her talk, Purdue EEE students had the opportunity to go behind the scenes with Holly, where she shared her journey as an undergrad, master’s student, and now a doctoral candidate.
October 9, 2024

$1.68 million from NSF granted to "ECO-CBET: Integrated Biochemical and Physicochemical Process to Recover Critical Metals from Municipal Solid Waste in Landfills" for collaborative research

We have been throwing away treasure, according to Purdue EEE/ABE Professor Caitlin Proctor. Proctor is a part of a collaborative research group looking to recover critical metals from landfills. The project recently received ~$1.68 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Headed by Purdue EEE/CE Professor, Amisha Shah, this project collaborates with researchers from Columbia University, Lafayette College, as well as other Purdue researchers like Proctor and EEE/CE Professor Inez Hua. A key aspect of the investigation is using water to collect and recycle precious materials.
October 1, 2024

EEE at Indiana Partners for Sustainability 2024 Conference

Last month, EEE Students and staff attended the Indiana Partners for Sustainability conference in Indianapolis. The Partners for Sustainability, including Purdue EEE, champion sustainability, pollution prevention, and environmental stewardship programs in businesses and organizations.
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