August 29, 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 – SUTHER which corresponds to 788437 on the key pad. SUTHER is short 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 11 desktop computers available 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.
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.
- Purdue’s MGMT 48800 course via the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) provided data found that Purdue graduates had about $5,000 bump in their starting salary if they have had one or more internship or co-op experiences. For Purdue engineering students, going to the CCO for help at least once during their college career increased their starting salary by $2,599.
- The beginning of the fall semester is the best time to find full time and internship opportunities. There are several events that will help you prepare for Industrial Roundtable (Sept 13th and 14th h in person & 15th virtual) and the Civil Engineering Career Fair (Oct 13th in person, Oct 18th virtual). The CE Career Fair already has their information sessions penciled in the night of October 12th. There is no other information at this time on the format of the IR career fair. Several of you have already asked me if you will need to preregister, which was required for both in person and virtual last year. Pre COVID, you would stand in link to speak with an employee. They have no released that information yet. I will let you all know when I hear more about both fairs.
- The CCO has resources that can help you in the job search. They can review your resume, give a mock interview, and offer workshops to aid you in the process of looking for employment. They also have information sessions listed that are scheduled through CCO. Check here for all CCO related events on campus: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar Hopefully you read my email about the infosessions for EHS/Eng/Supply Chain positions. If you haven’t read my email, please read them as I provide specific, time sensitive job-related information to EEEs this way.
- Companies are starting to “visit” Purdue to start looking for potential employees. I say visit because it seems many are still doing virtual information sessions, some of which may you have to RSVP for (see CCO calendar link above) ahead of time. If you are really interested in a company, it is a good idea to attend their information session-this is how companies determine that you are “really interested” in working for.
- Did you know you can even practice your interview skills at the CCO? You can schedule a mock interview through them. This is a great way to practice your sales pitch! You can schedule a mock interview Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm here under “Undergraduates-Peer Mock Interview: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Students/WhatWeOffer
- Don’t forget I will be giving a workshop geared on preparing EEE students for job opportunities. The “Job Tune-Up Seminar” is Thursday Sept 8th from 3 to 5pm in MSEE 239. As an environmental engineer who has worked in your field, I will give overall tips and advice in addition to answering your questions! There will also be a panel of EEE undergraduate students to discuss their past work experiences and how they obtained their jobs. There may even be another guest this year!
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. See attached flyer.
Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are welcome.
Job Opportunity: Student Position in REM’s Hazardous Materials Group
If you are looking for work during the semester, consider this environmentally related opportunity in Purdue's Radiological and Environmental Management office. See information on REM. Please note that the location isn’t in core campus and will require transportation. If you are interested, contact Ms. Whelton (mwhelton@purdue.edu) with your resume; you could also include a cover letter. More info on creating cover letters is found here. I recommend pdf form with your name as the title.
Student position: We have a student position open in REM’s hazardous materials group. It pays $13/hr. Up to 20hrs/wk. An EEE student will be working this fall, but we are still short staffed and could use some help. Data entry, assisting on pickups, doing container returns, etc. They will need transportation to our building on the southside of the tracks.
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.
BGI Callouts
Tuesday, August 30 at 7pm at Memorial Mall, or Tuesday, September 6 at 7pm in WALC 3132
Come learn more about the Boiler Green Initiative. See attached flyer.
PSSC Callout
Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm in Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
Come learn more about the Purdue Student Sustainability Council.
Study Abroad Fair
The study abroad fair is back this year! It will be on Thursday, September 8th from 10am-2pm in the PMU South Ballroom.
Study Abroad will be adding new episodes to the Student Voices website this fall, and have 21 episodes already there for students to view. There is a newly improved Culture & Identity page. Applications for Spring 2023 programs are approaching – most programs have either a September 1st or September 15th deadline.
JCPenney Suit-Up Event
The Fall 2022 JCPenney Suit-Up Event offering an extra 30% off coupon is starting just in time for fall Career Fairs. See attached flyer, and/or the JCP Suit-Up webpage at www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all.
30% off coupon – Text BOILERS to 67292 to receive an individual one-time use coupon code
The ‘take an extra 30% off’ individual coupon can be used on select merchandise for a one-time purchase so make sure to have all the items you need in your shopping cart before checking out.
You may use your coupon once anytime August 24 - October 30, 2022.
Friendly reminders about the CCO Career Closet:
The Career Closet is now open for the fall semester and available to students by BoilerConnect appointment only (CCO / Career Development & Job Search)
A visit to the Career Closet is intended to assist currently enrolled students in financial need with interview attire. Items are offered based on what is received from donations and not all sizes will be available, which is why the JCP Suit-Up Event is advertised widely.
Suiting donations continue to be accepted. If you have suiting to donate, please contact CCO Reception 765-494-3981 to schedule a drop-off time at the CCO located in Young Hall. The Career Closet is currently in great need of men’s ties, all types and colors!
“New to Purdue” IT site
“New to Purdue” IT is a helpful website for information on all IT-based questions. This resource contains helpful information for new Purdue students, including step-by-step instructions for setting up BoilerKey two-factor authentication, checking Purdue email, changing career account passwords, connecting to Wi-Fi, printing documents, and other crucial IT tasks.
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