Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

As we head into the end of the fall semester, many of you have or will be hearing from companies.  If you have a job offer, check out the CCO online.  The CCO gives some good information on evaluating job offers, negotiating aspects of your position, and even how to professionally accept or decline an offer: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Students/JobOffersandNegotiation.  The Career Portal provides online free support for the job search via employer research, salary date, and interview and resume guides.  If you still have questions on an offer or on comparing offers and would like advice, contact me.  I have helped many EEEs with salaries and negotiating their offers.

CCO Student Handbook 

Need resume tips, job search help or job negotiations strategies?  Wondering whether Graduate School is for you, how to navigate the application details, and wishing you had a checklist to keep you on schedule?  Look into Purdue's Center for Career Opportunities 2022-2023 Career Success Handbook! Find information on how to develop a winning resume, sample resumes, Linkedin help, job negotiation, graduate school planning and so much more. 

Start Smart Salary Negotiation

Need help negotiating salary options? The Leadership and Professional Development Department at Purdue is offering several workshop options on salary negotiation. Remaining workshop:

Wednesday, December 7^th from 5PM -7PM in KRCH 260.

To register. See flyer for more details.

Registration Spring 2023

The deadline to submit the CRF for PreReg has now passed.  Open Registration begins Monday, December 5 for those who missed the CRF deadline, had registration holds, or wish to attempt manual adjustments via Scheduling Assistant; which opens 12/5 for student use. Time Ticket access is rolling out across the day, beginning with those with the most transcript credits (seniors down to freshman).  Your time ticket can be found via myPurdue > Registration tab > Registration Status.  Holds can also be found on that page as well.  Hold Instructions.  For students who still need to meet with their EEE mentor and EEE advisor, you'll need to take these steps first to get your PIN. See the Registration instructions at 2023 Spring Registration.

CGT 16400: Graphics For Civil Engineering and Consulting

EEE has been added as an approved major to enroll in CGT 16400 starting in Spring 2023.  This means EEE students can now enroll in CGT 16400 without a restriction error and needing to request an override.  EEE will count this 2 credit course as Technical Elective credit.  View the course description here.

CE59700AE: Environmental Fluid Mechanics (Prof. Troy)

Prof. Cary Troy will be teaching CE 59700AE: Environmental Fluid Mechanics in Spring 2023.  It is assumed this is the “same” course or same content as CE 44300, converted to be taught at the graduate level.  Junior level standing or above required for enrollment.  CE 44300 is on the EEE Selective  – Category C list.  EEE will use CE 59700AE as EEE Selective – Category C. 

ME 49601CC: Climate Change and Renewable Energy Spring 2023

This new course will be taught by Prof. Shubhra Bansal. EEE students with junior or senior standing are welcome.  A course description is at https://purdueme.com/2022/09/16/me-49601-renewable-energy-technologies/.  EEE will count this course as EEE Selective or Technical Elective credit, whichever is most useful to the student.

AWWA Membership Opportunity

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the largest organization for water professionals and offers a vast number of educational and networking opportunities for all members, students included. AWWA has programs and resources designed to help them lay the foundation for a successful career in water. Student’s have access to published articles, opportunities to present research at conferences, scholarship opportunities, and networking with peers and other water professionals.

From now until the end of December, any student who joins can get their first year of membership for $10.  Find info here. 

Pre-Professional Advising and Graduate School Planning

Pre-Professional Advising is for students who are interested in careers in healthcare, law, vet school, physical therapy and more. You can schedule a time to meet with Pre-Professional Advisors, and sign up for the PPA Monthly newsletter. For more information, check out Pre-Professional Advising website.

Graduate School Planning is for students who want to further their studies. CCO offers graduate school planning or personal statement review appointments to help you in your process of navigating graduate school application and many more.  To schedule an appointment.

SURF Nuts and Bolts

Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) at Purdue University will organize the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program in the Summer of 2023. It is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities.

To help you prepare a stronger application for the SURF 2023, we are hosting the "SURF Nuts and Bolts" event. As part of the event, two sessions will be organized at the end of November. The in-person session will be held on 29th November- 6pm, and the Virtual session will be held on 30th November- 6pm (Zoom Link). Each session will cover the same content. To find out more details, please see the attached flyer or reach out to us at eur@purude.edu.

2023 DOE Scholars Program

The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission. Check out the DOE Flyer.

Benefits

Eligibility

How to Apply - Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen

Application deadline - January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM ESTFor more information - Visit: https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

McGaughey Leadership Awards

These awards are made possible by an endowment from the late Charles O. McGaughey, a 1939 graduate of Purdue University, and intended to honor Purdue undergraduates who show leadership abilities and “appreciation for basic American values.”  Eligibility requirements are that students are from the West Lafayette campus, completed at least two years of undergraduate studies as a full-fee (full-time) student, have 3.0GPA, have demonstrated an appreciation of the values of liberty and the democratic form of government, the importance of respect for others and for the diversity of the United States of America, in addition to other behavioral characteristics.  The application can be found on the Leadership and Professional Development Initiative page. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm January 14, 2023.

Purdue Class of 1937 Scholarship

Scholarships provided from funds donated by members of the Purdue Class of 1937 in support of current students.  Criteria for determining recipients of this scholarship include leadership, character, scholarship, and financial need.  Eligible applicants must be a domestic student as defined by the University, and plan to be enrolled at the Purdue - West Lafayette campus for the next academic year as a sophomore, junior, or senior, and plan to register for 12 or more credits.  Applicants should also have a 2.0 or higher GPA, be in good academic and social standing with the University, and describe financial need for the scholarship, although this does not mean an applicant must qualify for financial assistance through Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid to be considered.  The application can be found on the Leadership and Professional Development Initiative page. Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm January 11, 2023.

Graduate School Scholarship: Charles C. Chappelle Fellowship of Purdue 

The Charles C. Chappelle Fellowship provides a one-year fellowship to students with undergraduate degrees from Purdue for the furtherance of post-graduate research at Purdue University. Chappelle Fellows are selected on the basis of character, intellectual ability, and promise of degree attainment. The Chappelle Fellowship provides a stipend, Graduate School Fellow Scholarship, payment of most fees, and a medical insurance supplement.  To learn more about this Fellowship, go to https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/fellowship/fellowship-resources-for-staff/managed-fellowships/gs-managed-student-direct-apply-fellowships.html.

LEED Green Associate Training

EEE students should understand that LEED is one professional certification. Earning a PE license in engineering requires considerably more education, knowledge and experience, and all EEE graduates are qualified to eventually earn a PE license, which is significantly more valuable. On occasion, an EEE student will ask about LEED.  LEED is more within the domain of the Arch Engr group within Civil.  The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the only entry level sustainability designation and shows employers and clients that you have certified knowledge in the green building industry. Most people can take a short course and pass the LEED certification test. As a courtesy, the following info is being provided.  It is not required or necessarily endorsed.  

Purdue Winter Recess

Purdue University will be closed for staff Winter Recess beginning 5PM ET Thursday, December 22 until 8AM Tuesday, January 3. Campus operations will be closed during this time. Students should be aware of this closure and plan accordingly. 

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