New EEE Academic Advisor

Please welcome Maeve Brewer to EEE!  Maeve is the new undergraduate academic advisor for EEE and NE. She will share time in both offices, with Wednesday afternoons, and all day Thursdays and Fridays dedicated to EEE.  Below are some details to help you get to know Maeve. 

I am thankful to be here working with you all. I am originally from Lowell, Indiana and moved down to the area in 2017. I hold a BA in Anthropology, and Master’s in Library and Information Science. I am transitioning to advising from working in public libraries where I spent the past six years. I have many years of working in the service industry and a lot of experience in connecting people to resources and services that are best suited for them. Through all the jobs that I have held, my favorite part and number one take away is that I enjoy working directly with people in situations where I can help them succeed.

Fun fact about me: In my free time, I enjoy hiking and identifying plants and fungi while also taking photographs. This also leads to another fact about me, I have an Associates of Art with concentration in photography.

I am extremely excited to have this opportunity to be working at Purdue. I am looking forward to learning more about the EEE program and building connections while working with and getting to know you all better.

EEE Recognition Night:  All Students Invited - RSVP Required

We are excited to invite you to this year's EEE Recognition Night! Throughout the year, EEE Seniors work together to solve real problems for real companies. On this special evening, students, senior student’s guests, EEE faculty and staff, the EEE External Advisory Council, and industry guests—including senior-design sponsors—gather to celebrate what they’ve accomplished. See flyer.

The event is Thursday, April 25 at 6 PM in the Feature Gym of France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Food will be provided. RSVP required!  Fill out the following questions at this link to RSVP.  https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cT5hnmC7uJcF9KS

Senior Design Students RSVP deadline - April 5
All other students' RSVP deadline - April 15

Fall 2024 Registration

Read the Fall 2024 Registration newsletter that covers specific instructions for required meetings and steps for registration for all EEE undergraduate students not graduating in May or August. There is a new process for when students will receive access to their primary advisor's BoilerConnect Registration Advising Appointment calendar. The EEE Faculty Mentor meeting must be completed first. Please carefully read this newsletter and pay attention to highlighted sections.

Summer 2024 Registration - Open Registration in Progress

The full Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes is now posted in your myPurdue portal. Students can view the full list of online courses on the Think Summer website. Students manually schedule themselves in the Schedule Assistant for summer session (not PreRegistration/Batch process). How to register and find dates of instruction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsbdWFDOX6Y 

The summer PIN will be needed and it is the same as the spring PIN that you received for Spring 2024. Students are welcome to make an appointment with their primary advisor in BoilerConnect if they are unsure what courses to take, but students are not required to do mentoring.  

BIOL 11200 in Summer 2024

BIOL 11200 has recently been added to the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes.  It is ASYNC during 06/10-07/30.  It requires departmental permission so submit a request, and EEE students will be prioritized.  There are 15 spaces available.

Summer Internships: EEE 39699 Professional Practice Internship Course

Recently, Purdue has waived fees associated with coop/internships so there’s a new philosophy to enroll students so that Purdue can ensure students have a valuable work experience.  Students enrolled in EEE 39699 will have tasks in a Brightspace course that Ms. Whelton administers. This is a 0-credit course that will allow you to document your work experience on your Purdue transcript, with a time commitment of approximately 2-3 hours total. See EEE 39699 flyer or the following for further explanation on transcribing work experiences: https://www.opp.purdue.edu/our-programs/academic-internships. Email Ms. Whelton (mwhelton@purdue.edu) with questions.

There are several benefits of registering for EEE 39699 while completing a Work Integrated Learning Experience such as Co-op or Internship. Students enrolled in the course will be able to:

• Identify and articulate their individual growth in specific technical and professional skills as a result of the experience.

• Create a record of what was gained through the experience, which will be beneficial for future interviews, resume writing, the overall job search, etc.

• Receive valuable feedback from their employers.

• Stay connected: During the internship or co-op experience, students are connected to campus via their course instructor.

• Provide feedback to Purdue about workplace satisfaction, salaries, benefits, etc. 

• Help Purdue become the #1 university in the U.S. for co-op and internship programs, increasing the value of the Purdue degree.

In addition to registering internship experiences, students may later become eligible to enroll in the co-op program and earn a co-op certificate which will show on the transcript. 

• One working session has to happen in the fall or spring

• Two working sessions need to happen with the same employer

• More information on the co-op program can be found here

Summer Scholarship Opportunities 

Advisor-Initiated Scholarship

• Advisors can nominate up to three students who would benefit from online or on-campus summer courses for consideration for a scholarship up to $500. Let Tammi Thayer (thayert@purdue.edu) know if you would like to be nominated.

Summer Stay 

• Selected students can earn up to $2,500 in exchange for completing a 140-hour research or internship experience alongside 9+ credit hours. Research and internship credits count. This opportunity is very competitive. For this scholarship, March 1st is the priority deadline and the final deadline is Friday, May 3rd.

Summer Internship Plus 

• Selected students earn up to $1,000 for completing an off-campus internship alongside 6+ credit hours of online or on-campus coursework. Internship credits count. For this scholarship, March 1st is the priority deadline and the final deadline is Friday, May 3rd. 

Summer Double Major, Summer Minors, Undergraduate Certificate, and Co-op Scholarships

• Selected students can earn up to $1,000 for completing 6+ credit hours of online or on-campus coursework. For this scholarship, March 1st is the priority deadline and the final deadline is Friday, May 3rd.

Summer Financial Aid

• All students interested in receiving summer financial aid need to complete the Summer Aid Application. The Summer Aid Application will be available on your myPurdue account under the Financial Tab beginning in March. Initial summer financial aid notifications will begin approximately the first week of April.  If an application is submitted after this time, it will take 1-2 weeks to receive a Financial Aid award notification from that submission date.  All updates are available and viewable on myPurdue. More information is available on the Summer Aid website.

Summer Housing

• Summer housing contracts are open.  Undergraduate students who are registered for at least one course can find more information on the Summer Housing. Students completing non-credit internship or research experiences should visit the Summer Intern Housing website.

Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

If you are looking for summer job opportunities there is still time.  I will continue to send emails about opportunities.

The CCO is a great place to find both full time and internship related opportunities.  I don’t post their opportunities.  If you don’t have a CCO account or haven’t looked at it this semester, please go to here.  The jobs tab of Linked In is another great way to look for jobs or even using general job search engines.  Don’t forget that research counts as related experience! 

The final career fair of the semester is the Just in Time career fair on April 17th.  In addition, informational sessions are still occurring which can be a great way to connect with employers.   Keep checking to see if more are added to the CCO calendar.

The CCO is also hosting a virtual negotiation event.  Might be good to attend this on March 26^th at 5pm if it fits your schedule.  You will need to register to attend.  I’m also here to help you with your personal negotiation, job offer, career path and resume.  Just email me to make an appointment. In your request include your availability for the appointment.

The CCO is also hosting several workshops specifically for international students.  In particular there is a workshop on sponsorship and works visas on March 19^th at 5pm.  It is virtual and you must register prior to March 17^th to be able to attend. 

Need a professional outfit for an interview or EEE’s recognition night on April 25th?  The CCO has a career closet where you can get a professional outfit for free!

Have a relaxing and refreshing spring break.   

SERU Survey

Purdue undergraduate students are invited to participate in the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey. The survey is available through March 31. Students will receive a unique survey link in their Purdue email account. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of several Amazon gift cards ranging from $50-100. The SERU is a nationwide survey designed for large, public research universities. The SERU is Purdue’s only campus wide survey for measuring student opinions among all undergraduates on academics, advising, student life, campus climate, health and wellness, and much more. Learn more here.

Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships

The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation is awarding scholarships for undergraduate engineering students. The scholarship will be awarded on a basis of the applicant's scholastic achievements in an accredited EAC/ABET engineering program of study and promise, as well as such personal qualities as character and leadership ability. For more information on eligibility, see the attached flyer. Find the application here.

Systems Certification

Systems Thinking skills are very valuable for students in every college here at Purdue. Are you interested in addressing grand challenges that are of global concern—such as environmental sustainability and energy use, natural and human disasters, and political and economic development? Do you want to analyze and solve real world problems? 

Systems courses will give students the skills and perspectives they need to work with companies, governments and communities around the world, to solve complex socio-technical problems using a holistic approach and convergence of knowledge.

ALL three undergraduate Systems Courses {SYS 300, SYS 350, and SYS 400} are open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. 

Courses can be taken in any order and students can enroll in the courses before they add the Systems Certificate. 

Find more information here. Any questions about the Systems courses or the Systems Certificate can be sent to 

Catherine “Kat” Burkhart (caburkha@purdue.edu)

Innovation for Public Service Certificate

Purdue University’s College of Engineering and the NobleReach Foundation announced a groundbreaking partnership to offer a new undergraduate certificate program, Innovation for Public Service. This is a first of its kind in the US.  NobleReach provided a gift to establish the program that includes staff support and scholarships. The 15-plus credit hour certificate in Innovation for Public Service will be available to students from various STEM majors. The first one-credit course, ENGR 10300 Engineering and Public Service) is being taught this spring.  More info can be found here. 

Green Leaps- New Student Organization

Green Leaps, a recently established student organization at Purdue University, offers a unique platform for students eager to acquire sustainability assessment skills through practical consulting projects. This initiative also provides tailored services to Purdue's research labs, catering to specific needs from material and energy use analysis to comprehensive evaluations like life cycle assessments and techno-economic analysis. To sign up for an assessment, join a project team, or become a part of the organization, visit green-leaps.org. 

Spring Wabash Sampling Blitz 

Green The spring Wabash Sampling Blitz is a volunteer citizen science to sample streams feeding into the Wabash River. The event will take place on Friday April 19 and Saturday April 20, and volunteers can sample at the time that is most convenient for them. To learn more see the attached flyer. Register for the event here.

Research Experience in Toxicology

Purdue University is offering a new Toxicology Research Experience for Undergraduate Students interested in learning more about the Toxicology field. This paid experience will last from May 20-July 12, 2024, and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. Interested students can learn more and apply here.

Job Opportunity: College of Engineering Student Events Specialist

The College of Engineering Office of the Dean is seeking 2 candidates to fill the position of Student Events Specialist.  Please note, this position may require working weekends, evenings and during breaks for scheduled events.  

Job Summary:  This position provides candidates first-hand experience with the planning and execution of high-profile events in the College of Engineering. The Student Event Specialist works closely with the Assistant Director of Special Events and the Events Specialist for the College of Engineering to help coordinate meetings, conferences, special programs, and special events for the Dean’s office and academic units. The position is responsible for providing excellent customer service while working with faculty, staff, facilitators, and participants. See the attached description for more details.

Green Corps Organizer Program

Green Corps is a paid training program in environmental organization and advocacy looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day. Green Corps' year-long program begins in August 2024 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the United States. If you are interested in learning more about this program, visit https://greencorps.org/.

CAPS Ambassadors Callout

CAPS is launching CAPS Ambassadors. There is a callout on 3/28/24 @ 6:00pm in WALC 3138 that will provide more information and pizza for interested students. See flyer.  We have been working with student leaders on campus to identify new ways for student engagement and advocacy around mental health. With this in mind, we are creating the CAPS Ambassador program that will comprise of a group of dedicated student leaders from across campus that will promote mental health awareness, advocacy efforts in destigmatizing mental health, and be part of the CAPS team. CAPS Ambassadors will serve an important role in our campus engagement and outreach efforts throughout the year. 

Do you know a student leader that is passionate about mental health? We encourage you to consider nominating them to serve as a CAPS ambassador. The nomination form - CAPS Ambassador Nomination Form (google.com)

SKY Happiness Retreat  

SKY Meditation at Purdue is hosting the SKY Happiness Retreat aiming to equip members of the Purdue community with valuable mental health tools and foster positive social connections. The SKY Happiness Retreat is a mental health resource that many students, staff and faculty can benefit from and is being offered as a fully funded program for Purdue students. The retreat will be offered on the following dates and times:

March 29-31 (in person at Purdue)

April 12-14 (virtual)

June 7-9 (virtual)

   Friday 5:30-9:00pm ET 

   Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm-5:30 pm ET

For more information see the attached flyer.

PLaCE Short Course Registration

Seats are still left in Purdue Language and Cultural Exchange (PLaCE) Short Courses and Workshops. Please see this link for more information: https://purdue-place.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse. 

Student Success Resources

Campus Resources

• Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

• Supplemental Instruction (SI)

• Academic Success Center

• Academic Success Workshops

• Shovel App - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students

College of Engineering Resources

• FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE.

• College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources – Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs

• Project Bloom – Wellness and Success

• Tutoring for Engineering students

• Taskhuman

Engineering Academic Support - Resource Webpage

Did you know the College of Engineering has a webpage dedicated to listing academic resources for classes, such as Supplemental Instruction, resource rooms, and how to find a free tutor for some key engineering classes? Free tutoring is available for some CE and ME courses. Tutoring sessions are scheduled through BoilerConnect, choose Polytech Engineering Tutoring appointment type to schedule. Visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/index_html to see what else is available to you to help.

Peer Tutoring for CE Core Classes

Free peer tutoring is available for anyone enrolled in core civil engineering courses, including CE 21101, CE 27000, CE 297000, CE 29800 and CE 34000. To learn more and make an appointment, see the attached flyer. 

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. Current spring semester resources include:

• Students can Request a Peer Success Coach (PSC) for the Spring 2024 semester. A PSC services as a point-person who can offer guidance to students as they navigate life at Purdue. 

• There are 9 scheduled workshops for the spring semester. You can view the complete calendar here. Topics include

  • Plan Your Successful Semester

  • P.A.S.S Your Exams

  • Practice Your Pomo

  • Improve Your Reading & Notetaking

  • & More!

See all of ASC’s offerings at https://www.purdue.edu/asc/. 

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.

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 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 6am – 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 – 643756 which corresponds to NiesLo for Prof. Loring (Larry) Nies. Prof. Nies instructs EEE 355 in fall semester, is EEE 480 course coordinator, as well as wears many other hats for EEE!

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.

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. Click ‘For Students.’  Advisors and service offices across campus use BoilerConnect for making appointments, so these instructions are generalized. 

Student Self-Help Guides:

• How to Schedule an Appointment (video)
• How to Schedule an Appointment (pdf)
• How to Cancel an Appointment
• How to Reschedule an Appointment
• Responding to an Appointment Request (video)
• Responding to an Appointment Request (pdf)

EEE Student News Submission

Did you win an award/scholarship, land some funding, go to a conference, or do something else amazing? EEE wants to know about it! Fill out this form.

Purdue Calendars

2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Registration Troubleshooting

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:

• Scheduling Assistant - How to ADD

• Scheduling Assistant - How to DROP

• Scheduling Assistant - How to Submit Registration Error Override Request

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

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