August 19, 2024
EEE Welcome Back Reception
Thursday, August 29; 5-7PM in STEW 218. Join EEE students, faculty, and staff to kick off Fall 2024. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages provided. Come and go as needed. Please feel free to arrive whenever you would like (after 5PM fine) and stay for as long as you want. Dress is casual.
The EEE main office is located in POTR 364. Office hours are currently: M-F 8am-4pm.
Unscheduled “drop-ins” to the EEE Graduate Office are discouraged. Instead, make an appointment with Michelle via Boiler Connect or email her.
POTR Building: Hours of Operation
POTR building hours of operation are 6:00am – 11pm, 7 days a week.
If doors are locked during these posted times, contact the Purdue Police non-emergency number at 49-48221.
EEE Computer Lab in POTR 360
The EEE Computer Lab is available for all EEE students and is located in POTR 360; next door to the main EEE office. See attached agreement for student conduct and use protocols.
**Key Pad Entry Code** – 523837, which corresponds to JAFVER for Prof. Chad Jafvert (minus the "t"). Prof. Jafvert instructs EEE 36001 this fall, and rotates teaching EEE 300 in spring.
EEE maintains this computer center for academic & social activities. Its use is a privilege reserved for EEE students and those enrolled in EEE courses to work, study, and access dedicated EEE computers. There are 12 desktop computers with internet access and a printer/scanner. The room contains additional tables, chairs, and whiteboards.
- Hand sanitizer has been placed by each computer station.
- In general, be respectful to others and the property. Always log off of computers before leaving the room. Do not lock a computer for later use. Do not move or alter any of the computer systems.
- If you wish to place items on the wall, ask in the EEE Office for appropriate tacky putty. (No tape or staples.)
- Use discretion when determining if to print and how many copies to print.
Please report any room or equipment issues to EEE@purdue.edu.
Guide to Purdue IT Resources
Purdue IT is the central information technology organization serving students, faculty and staff at Purdue. See the support and services they provide in this article.
EEE Job Tune Up Seminar by Ms. Whelton
Thursday, September 5 at 3:00pm in PHYS 110. Come and go as your schedule allows. See attached flyer.
Led by Ms. Margaret Whelton. As an environmental engineer who has worked in your field, she will give overall tips and advice in addition to answering your questions! This is a great preparation tool prior to Industrial Roundtable. Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are welcome.
EEE Company Night (First Ever)
Monday, September 9 at 6-8pm in POTR 234 (Fu Room). See attached flyer.
Come engage with multiple company representatives that want to meet EEE students prior to Industrial Roundtable.
Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE
This section is prepared for the newsletter by Ms. Margaret Whelton, PE. She is the EEE Manager of Industrial Experience. The responsibilities of this position include working with industry to secure internships, co-ops, and full time job opportunities for students; developing real world senior design and research projects; and facilitating partnerships between industry and Environmental and Ecological Engineering. She has twelve years of experience as a practicing environmental engineer prior to becoming part of EEE. She is a registered professional engineer in Indiana, Virginia, and Alabama.
There are several ways we will notify you about job opportunities or networking opportunities.
- Throughout the school year there will be emails sent out in regard to networking opportunities or jobs. If you receive an email from Ms. Whelton it will be in regard to job opportunities or other opportunities for you to connect (and potentially land a job) with companies. Please pay attention to these emails. Networking opportunities may also come from other EEE faculty and staff.
- Opportunities could also be given in the EEE newsletter. All newsletters are archived on the EEE website so you can refer to past newsletters for key information including job opportunities.
- Another way EEEs may let you know about opportunities is on social media. Like “Purdue University EEE” on Facebook and “Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering” on LinkedIn, and “Purdue EEE” on twitter if you haven’t already.
- SEEE (Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers) also maintains a Linked In group where EEE alumni post job opportunities. Follow “Purdue Environmental & Ecological Engineering Alumni Network” to connect with current EEEs, alumni and learn about job opportunities.
- Some companies contact the CCO (Center for Career Opportunities) directly about job opportunities. You should create your myCCO account and upload your resume. There are many opportunities for EEEs through the CCO and we encourage companies to post jobs for EEEs wherever they are most comfortable. More information on and how to sign up for myCCO is here: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/#myCCO
- Career fair season is starting soon, and Industrial Roundtable is right around the corner. To prepare for this and other job-oriented events, EEE is sponsoring a seminar where you will learn (and can have your questions answered) about resumes, interviews, networking, and more. The “Job Tune-Up” seminar will be Thursday, September 5 at 3:00pm in PHYS 110.
- Speaking of your resume, this is a great time to update it with your summer experiences, current GPA, and current coursework. It is good to get in the habit of updating your resume at the beginning of every semester before you get inundated with schoolwork.
In addition, websites I suggest specifically for government positions include ORISE (internships and fulltime positions are on separate pages) and USAJobs. A good search engine for state government jobs can be found here. Linked In and well-known job search engines like Indeed are also beneficial employment opportunity sources and have been helpful to EEEs in the past. Additional search engines suggested by the CCO for opportunities on and off campus are found here.
Eli Lilly Day at Purdue on 8/28/24
Network with recruiters to learn about career paths at Lilly. See details at this link.
The BIG10 Academia Career Fair: Registration is Open
The Ohio State University is disrupting the way we hire tenure-track faculty, adjunct faculty, researchers, lecturers, postdocs, or similar positions within the academy and research institutes via The BIG10 Academia Career Fair!
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic career? This is your chance to connect with leading institutions across the nation and explore exciting opportunities for tenure-track faculty, adjunct faculty, researcher, lecturer, and postdoctoral trainee positions.
Join us at The BIG10 Academia Career Fair and discover the pathways that await you. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet recruiters from top academies and research institutes who are eager to meet talented individuals like you!
NOTE: This fair uses Handshake as the virtual platform, and because Purdue does not use Handshake, OSU has generously written a “workaround guide” for us (attached). Please do not wait until the last minute to register in case you need time to implement this workaround!
The Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub is now open. The mission of the CARES Hub is to build Boilermaker engineers by developing awareness, well-being and community for students through outreach, direct access to mental health resources and community-building programs designed to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to be thriving students and thriving future engineers. Find more info on the CARES webpage.
American Made E-SCRAP Prize Competition
Form a group and consider joining the American Made E-SCRAP Prize competition. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), this competition aims to incentivize business and technical innovators in the e-scrap ecosystem, offering a remarkable $3,950,000 in cash prizes. The submission deadline for the E-SCRAP Prize is September 4th, 2024, at 5pm ET.
Contech Design Competition
Contech is expanding the 2024 competition to include distinct Stormwater and Drainage tracks. This expansion allows for an in-depth exploration of each field, offering participants more specialized challenges and opportunities to demonstrate their expertise. Details of the competition can be found in the attached document.
Registration: Opened on August 1. Teams can register at www.conteches.com/design-competition.
Wabash Sampling Blitz by WREC
See this flyer advertising the fall Wabash Sampling Blitz; the volunteer citizen science event to sample streams feeding the Wabash River. The event crosses two days, and volunteers can sample at the time that is most convenient to them during those two days. The dates are Sept 20 and 21.
Website with more info and registration: http://www.wabashriver.net/wabash-sampling-blitz/
PLaCE Fall 2024 Short Courses
Registration is open for the first session of the PLaCE Fall 24 - Short Courses. https://purdue-place.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse. These classes and workshops are a good fit for students who will benefit in specific areas, such as pronunciation or reading strategies.
Classes are non-credit bearing and free to enrolled international students. They may qualify to earn a certificate. We do ask, if students are not able to attend the entire session to not enroll, so another student may have the space. More details about classes may be found on the PLaCE website: https://cla.purdue.edu/place/classes-and-workshops/short-courses.html
Visiting Scholars may register for classes after August 19th, if space is available.
For questions, please email place@purdue.edu or snicolas@purdue.edu.
