March 8, 2024

 

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). 

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.

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. 

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 26th 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 19th at 5pm.  It is virtual and you must register prior to March 17th 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.   

SEEE-SAC Spring 2024 EEE Mid-Semester Survey

The SEEE Student Advisory Council has created this survey to collect information from current EEE undergraduate students about their overall experiences in the program. All results will be compiled into a report and shared with Dr. Sutherland, Professor and Fehsenfeld Family Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, to maintain and improve Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue. Please complete the survey by Sunday, March 24th at 11:59 PM.

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.

Experiential Education Scholarship

The Office of Experiential Education has financial support available for students participating in experiential education opportunities. Funds can be used for educational expenses incurred while participating in experiential education. Common examples of experiential education include internships/co-ops, clinical placements and other field-based experiences, service-learning, projects with community/industry partners, study away/abroad, and undergraduate research. Full details at https://exed.purdue.edu/funding/student.php  All funds will be applied through the Financial Aid system. 

To qualify, applications must be submitted appropriate due date as listed below:

  • For summer funds, applications are due by February 22

  • For fall funds, applications are due by May 15

  • For winter and/or spring funds, applications are due by November 1

Dean's Leadership Scholarship

The Dean’s Leadership Scholars serve as a high-level student sounding board for the Dean of Engineering and offer feedback on strategy and new initiatives advancing Purdue Engineering’s mission of being the largest, best-prepared, and most diverse engineering talent pool in the nation; the top engineering college for research impact; and a strong engine for advancing the state and the nation. Applications are being accepted February 19 through March 11, 2023 for 10 outstanding College of Engineering undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have completed at least one semester of the First-Year Engineering Program. 

For more information, see the Dean's Leadership Scholars website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Deans-Leadership-Scholars 

For questions, contact Korina Wilbert, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Dean of Engineering, kwilbert@purdue.edu

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.

EEE Combined Degree Program

Environmental and Ecological Engineering, in collaboration with other Purdue departments, schools, and programs offers a combined degree program in which a Purdue student can receive a BS degree, and with one additional year of study, a non-thesis Master of Science in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (MSEEE) degree. This is accomplished by dual-counting 12 appropriate course credits at the 500 level on the BS and MSEEE Plans-of-Study.

Students with an overall GPA of 3.25 or better are encouraged to consider applying to the EEE Combined Degree program. Apply during your junior year, generally the 6th semester (or with 2 additional semesters yet to complete the BS degree).  Talk to your EEE Faculty Mentor, your EEE advisor, Prof. Fu Zhao or email eeegrad@purdue.edu with specific questions.  See the following link for details: https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE/Academics/CurrentStudents/Graduate/CombinedDegreeProgram.

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)

University Sustainability Networking Workshop

Dr. Julie Newman from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will speak on March 18th from 8:30-9:30AM at the Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship.

More information may be found here: https://research.purdue.edu/isf/events/index.php?view=6090 

Also, please see the attachments for more details: Flyer 1, Flyer 2

Green Leaps- New Student Organization from EEE

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. 

REEU Opportunity

Purdue University Northwest is hosting a Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) for students interested in water, energy, and environmental systens for sustainable agriculture and rural development. The application deadline is March 15, 2024. To learn more and apply, see the attached flyer. 

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.

DeBoer Lab Research Opportunity

DeBoer Lab is an engineering education lab which focuses on creating educational resources for displaced communities around the world. Their values in the design of our content are rooted in understanding how we can promote equity and success for diverse engineering students through the use of highly contextualized and localized curricula. 

Given the interdisciplinary approaches that DeBoer uses in the lab, they are trying to recruit undergraduate researchers from different engineering majors, especially in EEE. To teach the kids engineering content to solve the problems in their community, they created an EngStarter Kit, that has microcontrollers and sensors to aid in problem definition and evaluation. These kits are used in projects that relate strongly to the environment; such as creating lessons on sensors for youth in an LGBTQ home in Indianapolis to aid in growth of agriculture. 

DeBoer is looking for undergraduate researchers to work in curriculum design and the development of educational materials. Please indicate your interest through the QR code given in the attached flyer and we will get back to you shortly!

FNR Conservation Celebration 

On Tuesday, March 26th FNR will be hosting several events to celebrate conservation both on Purdue's campus and around West Lafayette. See the full schedule of events here.

Student Success Resources

Campus Resources

College of Engineering Resources

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:

  • 13 Accountability Groups offered this spring semester. Students can view the scheduled times and join a group through our website. These are small groups of 6-8 students that meet for 1.5 hours each week. Students set an intention for the time, work individually, then share out. 

  • 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:

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

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

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:

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

Did you miss a previous newsletter? Click here.

 

 

 

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