August 19, 2022

EEE Welcome Back Reception

Please feel free to arrive whenever you would like (after 5PM fine) and stay for as long as you want. Dress is casual. 

EEE Main Office in POTR 364: Hours of Operation

The EEE main office is located in POTR 364. Office hours are currently: M-F 8am-4pm. Unscheduled “drop-ins” are discouraged. Instead, make an appointment with your EEE advisor, either Tammi Thayer or Patrick Tiffany, via BoilerConnect. For other staff or faculty, reach out direct via email to arrange an appointment.

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 – 788437 - which corresponds to SUTHER for Dr. Sutherland, Professor and Fehsenfeld Family Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering.

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.

EEE Social Media Accounts

Stay up to date with EEE events and info by following on social media. See attached flyer for links to all accounts.

Purdue Calendars

2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Various drop/add calendar with deadlines, and future years of academic calendars can be found at https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/calendars/index.html.

How to Schedule an Appointment with EEE Advisors

EEE and other Engineering students can access the Environmental and Ecological Engineering appointment calendar via BoilerConnect. EEE currently has In Person and Virtual appointments, depending on the time and day.

There are training resources available to students in BoilerConnect on the login page. Advisors and service offices across campus use BoilerConnect for making appointments, so these instructions are generalized. Click ‘For Students.’

Student Self-Help Guides:

Registration Troubleshooting

Waitlists:  Some courses are using Waitlists.  Instructions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxK4lIRr2o

Courses not using Waitlists:  You will need to watch for space through the 1st week of semester

For EEE selective courses, you may have to consider an alternative course.

Having trouble registering, adding, or dropping? Need an override for a class? There are many resources on the EEE Registration Tools page, such as instruction links for Scheduling Assistant:

The Registrar page also has links for most common registration issues at  https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentStudents/index.html

EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form – Due 9/6/22

Upperclass students who wish to change their EEE Faculty Mentor should download and complete the EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form.  Deadline is Tuesday, September 6 by 9AM. No action is needed from students who are new to EEE this semester. Assignments for new students will be made by the EEE UG office.

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. 

  • Any opportunity for EEEs that we know of will be posted on our website in the CurrentStudents section.  There is the EEE Full Time Jobs  for permanent positions and EEE Internships for internship positions.  These links are updated as we learn of positions, so please check them regularly.
  • Another way we let EEEs know about opportunities is on social media.  Like “Purdue University EEE” on Facebook and “Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering” on Linked In, and “Purdue EEE” on twitter if you haven’t already.
  • Some companies contact the CCO (Center for Career Opportunities) directly about job opportunities.  You should create your myCCO account and upload your resume.  We will not post opportunities that are given on the CCO site since they are already available to you.  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
  • Throughout the school year there may 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. 
  • 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 8 at 3:00pm in MSEE 239.  
  • 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.

Job Tune Up Seminar by Ms. Whelton

Thursday, September 8 at 3:00pm in MSEE 239.  Come and go as your schedule allows.   

Led by Ms. Meg 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.  

SEEE Callout

Wednesday, August 31 at 6pm in WALC 3087

Come learn more about the Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers. Mad Mushroom Pizza provided. See attached flyer.

Wabash Sampling Blitz by WREC

See the attached 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 Friday Sept 9 starting at Lilly Nature Center in West Lafayette, and Saturday Sept 10 starting at Christ United Methodist Church on the south side of Lafayette.

Facebook event to share:  https://fb.me/e/1MroH4nEM

Website with more info and registration:  http://www.wabashriver.net/wabash-sampling-blitz/

Academic Success Center (ASC) 

The ASC offers a collection of services and programs designed to help students be successful in the classroom. Be proactive and review available resources now. Don’t wait till things get difficult to manage.  ASC provides:  Academic Consultations, Peer Coaching, Supplemental Instruction (SI), Workshops, and much more.  See ASC’s offerings at https://www.purdue.edu/asc/. 

Attached you will find the complete semester calendar, and flyers for Plan Your Successful Semester and the Level Up Your Academic Success series. 

Level Up is recommended for students on probation or students looking to overcome academic setbacks, and it engages in self-reflection, addresses previous academic challenges, and develops a plan to move forward. The first 60 minutes of each session will be dedicated to new content and group activities. The last 30 minutes is for the student! Students can use this time to put learned strategies into practice, complete handouts, or focus their attention to schoolwork. Registration is required.

QUESTIONS? For more specific information about each service, be sure to check out their homepages, or Email academicsuccess@purdue.edu, call 765-494-4700, or visit Wiley C215.

TaskHuman

The Health and wellness of our students, staff, and faculty is important to the College of Engineering.  So in addition to the suite of Purdue wellness programs already available to campus members, the College of Engineering, as a part of Project Bloom, has partnered with TaskHuman to provide unlimited, FREE access to live 1-on-1 wellness providers and support systems. This NO COST resource requires a special promo code to use when setting up this mobile app that offers 1-on-1 live support from wellness coaches in all areas of your daily life, such as:

Time & Study Management

Life Transitions

Mindfulness

Clean Eating

Managing Stress

Personal Relationships

And Hundreds More! 

 Instructions for TaskHuman access

Download TaskHuman from the App Store or Google Play Store

Create an account

Go to Settings and tap on "Check for discounts"

Enter discount code: purdue63

Make the Most of College: Gallup-Purdue Index

  • Purdue has so much to offer!  Wondering how to prioritize what will make the most impact on your future?  The Gallup-Purdue Index (GPI) was formed from a survey of more than 30,000 U.S. college graduates.  
  • Refer to the Student Guide to Creating a Successful College Experience:  This guide was designed to help college students get the most out of the college experience based on the GPI results.

How to Get Undergraduate Research Experience in EEE

Interested in pursuing research with EEE faculty? Students are welcome to reach out to individual faculty that they feel best matches with their interests. Learn more and find instructions on how to approach your search at https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE/Academics/CurrentStudents/UndergraduateResearchEEE.   

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

Are you interested in learning more about graduate school and research at Purdue Engineering?  Attend the Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase - September 25 - 26, 2022.
Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about both graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive.

  • Register to access pre-event content
  • Present a research poster for cash prizes (optional) - best poster and people's choice
  • Attend event to receive an application fee waiver, in order to apply to Purdue Graduate Programs for FREE (good for up to two years)!

Registration Link:https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7aCmXvkECuqk8Ky
Learn more from the Virtual Graduate Showcase website.

If you have questions, please reply to me or email any member of our team at engrgrad@purdue.edu

Professional Licensure & FE Exam: What is it? When to take it? How to prepare?

The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is typically the first step in the process leading to the P.E. license. It is designed for students close to finishing their engineering degree or recent graduates. The FE is a computer-based exam that is administered year-round at NCEES (National Council of Examiners for engineering and Surveying) approved Pearson VUE test centers. FYI – Purdue has an approved test site.  The FE contains 110 multiple-choice questions. The exam appointment time is 6 hours long, which includes a nondisclosure agreement, tutorial (8 minutes), the exam (5 hours and 20 minutes), a scheduled break (25 minutes), and a brief survey.

What is professional licensure all about and why is it important?  Learn more at https://www.nspe.org/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs/GR/2017handouts/2017%20-%20What%20is%20a%20PE%20document.pdf

The EEE website has an information and resource page.  Go to EEE > Current Students > click on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam under ‘Useful Resources’  This page highlights NCEES, the Environmental Exam, links to various sites to register for the FE, what study sessions are offered on campus (not all apply to EEE, though), how to purchase study guides, and other resources to consider.

Scholarship Opportunities Available!

If you are looking for scholarships for next semester or year, the EEE web page has a listing of private scholarships offered by organizations outside of EEE and/or Purdue. There are a number of opportunities listed there currently and the page is continually updated with more information as it is shared with our office. Get in the habit of checking this page frequently.

You may access this page by taking this path -  EEE -> Current Students -> Useful Resources -> Scholarships and Financial Aid -> Outside Scholarship Opportunities

PLaCE Short Courses

PLaCE courses are short courses geared towards international students and focused on improving communication and English language skills. Classes are non-credit bearing and free to enrolled international students.  More details about classes may be found on the PLaCE website: https://www.purdue.edu/place/courses/shortCourses.html

Registration is open for Fall 2022. Go to https://purdue-place.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse  

Session 1 dates are Aug. 29 – Oct. 6

Session 2 dates are Oct. 17 – Dec. 1

Foreign Language Placement Testing 

The Language department is pleased to announce that they have been able to roll out a fully-online SLC Language Placement Test. For details you can visit their page here. Once at the page, students will be able to download a manual with step-by-step instructions. The test is up and running continuously. It may take a few business days for tests to be reviewed and placement results to be validated.   The official name of the test has been changed from “Foreign Language Placement Test (FLPT)” to “SLC Language Placement Test (SLCLPT)”. Questions about placement test related issues can be sent to: slcplace@purdue.edu.

Purdue Dining & Culinary Hiring

Dining & Culinary is hiring student employees for the fall.  They are very flexible with scheduling around student classes.  Most students work 10-12 hours a week.   Those students working for Dining & Culinary gain the following skills to put on their resumes, time management, communication skills and teamwork. Here is a link to the dining page to give to student interested in student employment https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/20134/.

Safety: All Hazards Training

View Key Emergency Preparedness Resources at Emergency Preparedness website. All-Hazards Awareness Training is offered to the Purdue community through in-person sessions and online. This training provides reminders on what constitutes an all-hazards emergency event and how faculty, staff and students in the classroom or elsewhere on campus should react in such a situation. Emergency preparedness officials explain how the campus community receives emergency notifications through the multi-layered Purdue Alert system, what "shelter in place" means and how to respond when they see the phrase in alerts sent out; evacuation procedures; what they can do to prepare; and available tools and resources.

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