January 6, 2023

Protect Purdue - Spring 2023 Semester Updates

There are some key changes to the Protect Purdue protocols for this semester, such as where to seek testing and care, and how absences can be handled. See full details at this link. 

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 – 842937 - which corresponds to THAYER for Tammi Thayer, Associate Director of Advising in 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.

SEEE Callout

The Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers will host a callout on Wed, January 11 at 6-7pm in WALC 3127. Come learn more about SEEE. Mad Mushroom pizza provided. See attached flyer. 

Purdue Calendars

2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Various drop/add calendars 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

Spring 2023 Waitlists will close/be deleted Friday, January 6 at 5pm.  Some courses are using Waitlists.  Instructions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxK4lIRr2o.  

Courses not using Waitlists, and after Waitlists close:  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

POL 22900M: Math, Politics, and Policy

Prof. David Yu is teaching this course, which EEE will count as a General Education Elective. This course aims to familiarize students with application of mathematics to problems in the social sciences, which include political science. The course is designed around various questions/themes, such as where does mathematics come from, how to lie with statistics, how many people can the Earth sustain, human-environment interactions, etc. See attached flyer for more details.

Data Mine - Spring 2023 opportunity

The Data Mine is excited to have a couple of new projects with Walmart this spring.  One project is already defined and ready-to-go:  It is focused on sustainability and the GHG protocol.   The other project is on water consumption, and it is still in the formative stages.  Here are the details for both  projects:

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Sustainability and GHG Emissions:

https://tdm-site-bucket-2.s3.amazonaws.com/media/project_pdfs/Walmart_Project_Description_Sustainability_and_GHG_Emissions_2.pdf

Spring meetings per week:

  • An online meeting with the mentors from Walmart every week on Teams, on Tuesdays during 1:30 PM to 2:20 PM

graduate students signup:  TDM 51100- 075 (CRN 18803)

undergraduate students signup:  TDM 11200 - 074 (CRN 11884)

  • and also a two-hour team meeting for the students, in person, on Thursdays during 1:30 PM to 3:20 PM.

graduate students signup:  TDM 51100- 153 (CRN 19043)

undergraduate students signup:   TDM 11200 - 160 (CRN 13073)

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The second potential project with Walmart is still in the *formative stages* and all are welcome to join.  It is about water consumption.  Walmart wants to work on a project to (quote)

“Develop a methodology and model to help Walmart understand our baseline consumption of water in different formats, operations, and climates across the country so we can begin to establish what healthy consumption rates look like within all of our facilities. This will allow us to tackle low hanging fruit of facilities with uncharacteristically high water demand. The baseline consumption model will help us for future projects that are related to facility water lifecycle management strategy.”

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If interested and for all questions, contact:

Prof. Mark Daniel Ward, Ph.D.  mdw@purdue.edu; datamine@purdue.edu
Professor of Statistics and
(by courtesy) of Agricultural & Biological Engineering,
Computer Science, Mathematics, and Public Health;
Director of The Data Mine;
Interim Director of the Integrative Data Science Initiative
Purdue University

Foreign Language Placement Testing 

Languages and Cultures now offers a fully-online SLC Language Placement Testing. 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. Placement results are normally validated and sync with the registration system within 15 minutes. 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.

EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form – Due 1/25/23

Upper-class students who wish to change their EEE Faculty Mentor should download and complete the EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form.  Deadline is Wednesday, January 25 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.

MyPurduePlan:  Update Your ‘Plans’ tab

It is imperative that you get to know and understand the requirements you must achieve to obtain your BSEEE degree!!!   myPurduePlan is one resource to assist you in meeting this goal. 

Finding myPurduePlan – Login to myPurdue > Destination: Graduation > CLASSIC myPurduePlan

Finding EEE Curriculum resources - Go to www.purdue.edu/EEE > CurrentStudents > Academic Resources

  • > Plans of Study - follow the appropriate path per entry date to Purdue to view the standard 4 year plan of study and other policies.
  • > EEE Registration Tools – page developed to be a “one-stop shop” that contains links to many registration tools and resources from across campus.

Summer 2023 Registration

The Summer 2023 Schedule of Classes is now available in your myPurdue portal and Scheduling Assistant.  Summer scheduling is done manually by students in Scheduling Assistant (not PreRegistration/Batch) during their assigned Time Ticket and/or later during summer open registration. Students can find their specific time ticket for summer in myPurdue > Registration tab > Registration Status.  You can also see generalized ticket weeks for the student body at https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentStudents/students/registrationFaq.html. 

Students will also need their Summer 2023 PIN which is the same as the Spring 2023 PIN. 

Co-op Callout

The 2023 Co-op Callout is being held in-person on Wed, January 11 at 7:00 PM in WTHR 200. 
Are you interested in gaining relevant, full-time professional experience while still in school? RSVP and come to the callout to learn more. After attending the general session, we recommend participating in the EEE discipline specific info session.  Details:  Wed, January 11 at 8:00 PM in POTR 364C; session held by Ms. Meg Whelton.

Full details and the RSVP link are available by clicking here. 

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. 

Welcome back!  It is almost career fair time again, so this is a great time to update your resume and LinkedIn profile.  If you have questions, you can always make an appointment with me. Don’t forget that you can meet with me to look at your resume and LinkedIn profile, discuss career options, applying for jobs, and negotiating job offers.

Expo is Tuesday February 7th and 8th and will be hybrid (virtual and in person like IR was in the fall).  In person will be on February 7th from 8am to 4pm at the CoRec and virtual will be on February 8th from 10am to 4pm. They will be using the career fair plus app like IR did in the fall, and company information is now available!  

Expo is the largest Purdue career fair in the spring semester.  When company information is available, remember that usually there are some companies that have listed EEE as an option, but there are also good companies that don’t have EEE selected.  To enhance your job search look for companies seeking Environmental Health Sciences and Civil Engineering and see if they do environmental work.  Many do!  I will send out an email closer to the event with more details. 

Professional Practice Career Fair is on January 31st. It will be held in the CoRec from 10am to 3pm.  Although this career fair is primarily focused on co-ops there are usually internship and permanent opportunities available.  Have you thought about co-op?  It is a great way to gain substantial experience as a student. For co-ops, only freshman and sophomores are applicable.  Internship opportunities generally are open to all students.  Some companies only put their internships on this site so it’s another way to find out about opportunities!  I will provide you more information on the process as we get closer to the fair. 

To prepare for the Professional Practice Career Fair, there is a co-op callout for all interested students on January 11th at 7pm in WTHR200. Ms. Whelton will host the EEE breakout session at 8pm in POTR 364C. 

Access your CCO account for CCO online job postings!  Learn how to set up your CCO account here: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Home/myCCO/MyCCOTips

There are several ways EEE 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. 

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.

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) 

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (or REUs) are competitive summer research programs in the United States for undergraduates studying science, engineering, or mathematics. Such programs usually focus on targeting women and underrepresented minorities.  The programs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and are hosted in various universities. They are among the most prestigious summer programs that an undergraduate can participate in. Individual REUs tend to be specialized in a particular field of science. There are REUs in many scientific fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, biology, psychology, and computer science. 

REU sites typically consist of ten undergraduates working in the research program of the host institution.  As the program is funded by the NSF, undergraduates must be citizens or permanent residents of the US or its possessions to be eligible for funding. However, some REU sites accept "self-funder" international students. Applications are typically due between February and March.  This is excellent opportunity for undergraduates to get further research experience, and REUs are especially recommended for students considering graduate coursework later on.  Compensation for hours worked is provided.

A searchable engine and more info can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp.

These opportunities are competitive so having prior research experience makes you more competitive.

See your EEE Mentor for more insights on the advantages of REUs, or with help in narrowing your choices.

Professional Licensure & FE Exam: What is 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.

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.

EEE FE Exam Reimbursement Program for EEE Seniors

The EEE FE Exam Reimbursement Program is meant to encourage and support EEE students to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam during their time at Purdue. It offers 100% reimbursement with a passing score and 50% reimbursement for a failing score on the FE. Once the student takes the FE, they are to provide proof of their test date and score along with an itemized receipt to Dr. Robinson, nlrobins@purdue.edu. The deadline for a reimbursement request is last day of classes (Friday before finals week) in the semester that you will graduate with the BSEEE. Only one reimbursement per student will be allowed.

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/. 

Plan Your Successful Semester - The start of a new semester can be overwhelming! That's why ASC created this workshop to help you get organized, set semester goals, and plan ahead. Bring printed copies of your syllabi or have them available on a laptop. They will review your important dates, discuss how to break down major assignments into manageable pieces, and indicate when to start working on them! The workshop will focus on some of the biggest challenges students face such as time management, motivation, and creating balance. This is a great way to start the semester prepared. Learn details and sign up now here.

Level Up - 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. Learn details and sign up now here.

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 and College of Engineering Student Success & Wellness Resources

The health and wellness of our students, staff, and faculty is important to the College of Engineering. See a comprehensive listing of all the CoE Student Success & Wellness Resources here.  In addition to the 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.

 Scholarship Opportunities Available!

If you are looking for scholarships for next 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 Undergraduate 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 for Spring 2023 opens on January 4. Go to https://purdue-place.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse  

Session 1 dates are January 23-March 2

Session 2 dates are March 20- April 27

Safety: All Hazards Training

View Key Emergency Preparedness Resources at Emergency Preparedness website. All-Hazards Awareness Training & Exercise is offered to the Purdue community online. See instructions to register for online training here.  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.

Did you miss a previous newsletter? Click here.

 

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