An important aspect of life is making connections with others. As children, we bond with our parents and siblings. As high school students, we build relationships with friends. As professionals, we often strive to grow our business network and these days this is often enabled by such platforms as LinkedIn. Purdue Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) is no different.

This summer, Purdue Environmental and Ecological Engineering welcomed two new Professors of Engineering Practice. While most EEE professors are dually appointed in another engineering school, Profs Payne and Zhang are among the few devoted solely to EEE.

When you walk into the office of Purdue Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE), you will see evidence of their excellent students, compelling research, and inclusive culture. However, there is more that Purdue EEE has to offer the ever-changing and ever-innovating world.

Some people just know when to say “yes” to opportunities, and Devon Currie is no exception. Whether it’s “yes” to a weekend hiking trip in Denver, or “yes” to leading initiatives at work, this 2022 Purdue Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) alumna embraces opportunities and finds success.  

Have you ever wondered what EEE students do over the summer? Hear directly from students during their various summer opportunities and experiences.

On Friday, September 13, Angie Martin received a delightful surprise when she was inducted into the Purdue Office of Professional Practice (OPP) Hall of Fame. The award was presented in person by Joe Tort, Associate Director of OPP, during the semi-annual EAC meeting.

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.

Show off your Purdue Engineering pride with this beautiful commemorative lapel pin! Receive your pin with a gift of $50 or more to the College of Engineering 150th Fund, which will help us empower Boilermakers to influence the field of engineering on a global stage for another 150 years.