EEE Welcome Back Reception

Thursday, August 29; 5-7PM in STEW 218.  Join EEE students, faculty and staff to kick off Fall 2024. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages provided. Come and go as needed.  Please feel free to arrive whenever you would like (after 5PM fine) and stay for as long as you want. Dress is casual. See attached flyer for details.

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 Maeve Brewer, 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** – 523837  which corresponds to JAFVER for Prof. Chad Jafvert (minus the "t").  Prof. Jafvert instructs EEE 36001 this fall, and rotates teaching EEE 300 in spring.

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.

Guide to Purdue IT Resources

Purdue IT is the central information technology organization serving students, faculty and staff at Purdue.  See  the support and services they provide in this article.  

EEE Ambassador Application - Due 9/9/24

SEEE - Callout for Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers

The SEEE callout will be Wed, August 28 at 6:30pm in HAMP 1252. Flyer attached.   

SEEE - Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers

The SEEE student organization is changing its communication method from Slack to GroupMe. Here is the link: https://groupme.com/join_group/100096962/balecxlH.  Questions can be directed to SEEE President - Chris Dunlap (csdunlap@purdue.edu).  

EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form – Due 9/9/24

Upper-class students who wish to change their EEE Faculty Mentor should download and complete the EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form.  Deadline is Monday, September 9 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 and announced to you later this fall.

Purdue Calendars

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

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)

Registration Troubleshooting

Waitlists:  Fall waitlists will close/be deleted on Friday, August 16 at 5PM ET.  Some courses are using Waitlists.  Instructions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPxK4lIRr2o. 

Courses not using Waitlists (& after Waitlists close):  You will need to watch for space through the 1^st week of semester.

For EEE selective courses, you may have to consider an alternative course.

• Reference myPurduePlan – look at your MPP Plans tab for ideas.  Make sure it is up to date. 

• Recently Offered Course Reference list; filter on Fall 2024.  You can access syllabi for some courses via Course Insights which is in your myPurdue portal, or go to https://sswis.mypurdue.purdue.edu/CourseInsights/.

• EEE Career Pathways - Elective & Activity Recommendations – this is an online resource. It shows 6 career pathways with suggestions created by a subcommittee of faculty and staff. These are not requirements! Instead, they are a collection of informed choices with the goal to inspire students to explore their own plan that supports their long-term career goals.

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

Eli Lilly Day at Purdue on 8/28/24

Network with recruiters to learn about career paths at Lilly. See details at this link. 

Study Abroad Fair

Thursday, Aug. 29 from 10am-2pm in PMU South Ballroom.  Visit to see and celebrate Purdue Study Abroad program options.  

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. 

• Throughout the school year there will 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. 

• Opportunities could also be given in the EEE newsletter.  All newsletters are archived on the EEE website so you can refer to past newsletters for key information including job opportunities. 

• Another way EEEs may let you 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.

• SEEE (Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers) also maintains a Linked In group where EEE alumni post job opportunities.  Follow “Purdue Environmental & Ecological Engineering Alumni Network” to connect with current EEEs, alumni and learn about job opportunities.

• Some companies contact the CCO (Center for Career Opportunities) directly about job opportunities.  You should create your myCCO account and upload your resume.  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

• Career fair season is starting soon and Industrial Roundtable is right around the corner.  To prepare for this and other job-oriented events, EEE is sponsoring a seminar where you will learn (and can have your questions answered) about resumes, interviews, networking, and more.  The “Job Tune-Up” seminar will be Thursday September 5 at 3:00pm in PHYS 110.  

• Speaking of your resume, this is a great time to update it with your summer experiences, current GPA, and current coursework.  It is good to get in the habit of updating your resume at the beginning of every semester before you get inundated with schoolwork.

In addition, websites I suggest specifically for government positions include ORISE (internships and fulltime positions are on separate pages) and USAJobs. A good search engine for state government jobs can be found here. Linked In and well-known job search engines like Indeed are also beneficial employment opportunity sources and have been helpful to EEEs in the past.  Additional search engines suggested by the CCO for opportunities on and off campus are found here.

EEE Job Tune Up Seminar by Ms. Whelton

Thursday, September 5 at 3:00pm in PHYS 110.  Come and go as your schedule allows. See attached flyer.

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.  Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are welcome.  

EEE Company Night (First Ever)

Monday, September 9 at 6-8pm in POTR 234 (Fu Room).  See attached flyer.

Come engage with multiple company representatives that want to meet EEE students prior to Industrial Roundtable. 

Purdue Center for Career Opportunities (CCO): Fall 2024 Workshops

See the attached flyer for various workshops that the CCO will offer this fall.  

Engineering CARES Hub & ENGR 49600 (CRN 33033)

The Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub is now open. The mission of the CARES Hub is to build Boilermaker engineers by developing awareness, well-being and community for students through outreach, direct access to mental health resources and community-building programs designed to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to be thriving students and thriving future engineers. Find more info on the CARES webpage.

Kristy Eaton, Director, will teach a 2 credit class, ENGR 49600 (CRN 33033) Certified Peer Educator Training this fall for sophomore, junior, and senior engineering students interested in becoming peer educators related to mental health and well-being for their peers.  The class will be held on Monday evenings from 6-7:50 pm in the CARES Hub (ARMS 1261). Course flyer attached. 

Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training is a 20-year-old nationally recognized program developed by the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and used as an effective strategy for building a well-educated and sustainable peer education group like the one embedded in the CARES Hub. The course is designed to be engaging, experiential, and fun!  Class attendance and participation will constitute the majority of the final letter grade.  Syllabus attached.  Following successful course completion students will receive formal documentation of their status as nationally certified peer educators and will be encouraged to serve as peer educators for further course credit, as their time permits.  Any questions about the course should be referred directly to Kristy Eaton at kmeaton@purdue.edu. 

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.

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:  Study Skills Consultations, Peer Success Coaching, Supplemental Instruction (SI), Workshops, Accountability Groups, and much more.  See 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.

Fall 2024: EEE 56000 Modules Announced

The EEE 56000 modules (A,B,C) with title and instructor have now been added to the fall schedule.  Each module is 1 credit and meets for 5 weeks. 

EEE 56000A, John Sutherland, Sustainable Manufacturing, 9/23/2024-10/29/2024

EEE 56000B, Hua Cai, Environmental Data Science, 8/19/2024-9/22/2024

EEE 56000C, Romika Roshan Kotian, Innovation for Environmental & Ecological Challenges, 10/30/2024-12/07/2024

These courses are restricted to those with Senior or Graduate standing.  EEE will use these courses as EEE Selective or Technical Elective, whichever meets the student's needs. 

Fall 2024: Great Lakes Science Issues (FNR 49800 / CE 29900)

This course aims to bring together students from diverse disciplines to explore how research and management interact around the Great Lakes. Lessons learned in the Great Lakes should be applicable to the study and management of diverse environmental issues. Topics covered should be accessible to students from varied disciplines and there are no prerequisites for the course.

The format of this course will consist of a 1-hr presentation by a guest instructor on a relevant Great Lakes science and management issues. In addition, students will engage in activities and assessment assignments associated with these seminars and discussions. Open to Undergraduates (200/300 level).  

2 credits; Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:20.  EEE will count as Technical Elective. 

Attached is the course flyer.  Questions should be directed to the course instructors Dr. Tomas Hook (thook@purdue.edu) and Dr. Cary Troy (troy@purdue.edu)

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.

Wabash Sampling Blitz by WREC

See this flyer advertising the fall Wabash Sampling Blitz; the volunteer citizen science event to sample streams feeding the Wabash River.  The event crosses two days, and volunteers can sample at the time that is most convenient to them during those two days.  The dates are Sept 20 and 21. 

Website with more info and registration: http://www.wabashriver.net/wabash-sampling-blitz/

American Made E-SCRAP Prize Competition

Form a group and consider joining the American Made E-SCRAP Prize competition. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO), this competition aims to incentivize business and technical innovators in the e-scrap ecosystem, offering a remarkable $3,950,000 in cash prizes. The submission deadline for the E-SCRAP Prize is September 4th, 2024, at 5pm ET. 

Contech Design Competition

Contech is expanding the 2024 competition to include distinct Stormwater and Drainage tracks. This expansion allows for an in-depth exploration of each field, offering participants more specialized challenges and opportunities to demonstrate their expertise.  Details of the competition can be found in the attached document. 

Registration: Opened on August 1. Teams can register at www.conteches.com/design-competition.

EEE Social Media Accounts

Stay up to date with EEE events and info by following on social media.  Go to this link where you can choose which accounts to connect with. 

Civics Literacy Requirement 

Purdue University adopted a civics literacy graduation requirement for undergraduates who entered Purdue in Fall 2021 or later. If you fall in this category, and you have not completed the requirements yet, then now  may be a good time to get started. To see details and various resources click here. Questions may be directed to CivicsLiteracy@purdue.edu.

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.

Professional Licensure & FE Exam: What is it? When to take 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.

What is professional licensure all about and why is it important?  Learn more at https://www.nspe.org/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs/GR/2017handouts/2017%20-%20What%20is%20a%20PE%20document.pdf

The EEE website has an information and resource page - click here. 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.

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.  Enrollment is limited to one class for the first week of registration. If space is available beginning August 16, you may register for a second class.  Session 1 classes begin August 26. 

More details about classes may be found on the PLaCE website: https://www.purdue.edu/place/courses/shortCourses.html

Registration is now open for Fall 2024. Go to https://purdue-place.gosignmeup.com/Public/Course/Browse  

Foreign Language Placement Testing 

The Language department offers a fully-online SLC Language Placement Test. 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. It may take a few business days for tests to be reviewed and placement results to be validated.   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.

Safety: All Hazards Training

View Key Emergency Preparedness Resources at Emergency Preparedness website. All-Hazards Awareness Training is offered to the Purdue community through in-person sessions and online. 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.