January 10, 2025

Purdue Calendars

2024-2025 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.

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 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** – 482224  which corresponds to HUACAI for Prof. Hua Cai.  Prof. Cai instructs EEE 355 each spring, and rotates teaching other graduate level EEE courses.

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.  

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:

Registration Troubleshooting

Waitlists: Waitlists will close/be deleted on Friday, January 10 at 5PM ET.  If you do not obtain a space via a waitlist you will need to continue to look for availability through the 1st week of the semester or find an alternative course to add.  

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

EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form – Due 1/31/25

Upper-class students who wish to change their EEE Faculty Mentor should download and complete the EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form.  Deadline is Friday, January 31 by 5PM. 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 spring.

EEE 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 4th and 5th and will be hybrid (virtual and in person).  In person will be on February 4th at the CoRec from 8am-3pm.  Virtual will be on February 5th from 10am-4pm. Virtual includes five options currently for EEEs-two of which are with university academic programs, which is new.  Companies who attend in person usually don’t attend virtual and most of the companies are in person, so be sure to attend on Feb 4th if possible.  Both career days will be using the career fair plus app (like IR did in the fall) and company information is up!  

Expo is the largest Purdue career fair in the spring semester.  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.

The 2025 Co-op Days Recruiting Event (career fair) is on Tuesday January 28th. It will be held in the PMU North and South Ballrooms from 10am to 4pm. Although this career fair is primarily focused on co-ops there are usually some 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 Co-op Days, there was a general co-op callout for all interested students is on Wednesday January 15th from 6-7pm in Loeb Playhouse.  Following the callout there will be an open house to give students the opportunity to speak directly with different disciplines about co-op called “Co-Op Exploration Night” in STEW 218. See attached graphic. I along with several EEE student ambassadors having EEE-related work experiences will be present to answer your questions.  If you are unable to attend, but are interested in co-op, please email me to set up a meeting.  Don’t forget to include your resume and availability (range of days and times) when you email me. 

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

EEE Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Waste-to-Energy

Dr. Nadya Zyaykina, Research Assistant Professor in EEE, is seeking undergraduate students interested in earning 2-3 research credits (involvement 6-9 hours per week) during Spring Semester 2025 in the frame of EEE 49800 on the topics related to bioenergy technology development from waste lipid-based feedstocks. Interested students should read this attached description and then contact Dr. Zyaykina (nzyaykina@purdue.edu) for further details and to initiate the registration process.

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 Undergraduate Research in EEE.

Summer Research Opportunities

Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

SURF is a 10-week-long paid research opportunity for undergraduates enrolled in US universities.

  • Purdue SURF application
  • Priority deadline is Jan 15, 2025 with rolling admissions after this deadline.
  • SURF Program Dates: May 25- August 8, 2025
  • SURF Students receive a summer stipend of $6,500
  • Send any summer research questions to eur@purdue.edu.

Also check out the Pathways Scholars cohort of SURF, if you are interested in graduate school and a PhD. Selected Pathways Scholars receive $10k, which includes summer stipend ($6500) and is expected to cover the cost of housing ($2500 summer housing allowance) and travel (up to $1000 travel reimbursement).

Interested in Semiconductors? Join STARS (Summer Training on Awareness and Readiness for Semiconductors) at Purdue! Get paid to learn about semiconductors and grow your semiconductor training. Geared towards freshman and sophomore students but all undergraduate student ages/majors welcome to apply. 

See the SURF and STARS flyer here. 

Spring 2025 Graduates: Learn about Graduate School

GradSchoolThriving.com is a collection of FREE resources and insider tips that aim to support the success of graduate students. You don’t know what you don’t know… so let us help you explore information that will help you thrive in your graduate studies. This is a partnership between Purdue University, Virginia Tech, Ohio State University and the University of Oklahoma. Check out the website!

Current Senior and Applying? Check out Graduate Application Requirements for Purdue here: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/prospective/gradrequirements/westlafayette/index.html

Charles C. Chappelle Fellowship

The Charles C. Chappelle Fellowship provides a one-year fellowship to students with undergraduate degrees from Purdue for the furtherance of postgraduate research at the University. Recipients are selected on the basis of character, intellectual ability and promise of degree attainment. This fellowship includes a stipend, graduate tuition scholarships, payment of most fees and a medical insurance supplement.

Applications now being received for graduating Purdue undergraduates who will enter a Purdue graduate program in Fall 2025.

Students apply directly through the following link.

Scholarship Opportunities Available!

It is always scholarship season! If you are looking for scholarships for next semester or 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 clicking 'Outside Scholarship Opportunities' on the right sidebar of this current page.

Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Indigenous Communities: Peru Rainforest Study Abroad

Prof. Chad Jafvert is leading this service-learning study abroad in May 2025 to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru.  Students will travel to the Manu Learning Center with Rainforest Flow (rainforestflow.org) an organization that has installed drinking water treatment and sanitation systems in indigenous communities in the Amazon Rainforest.  Students will work with Rainforest Flow to collect and analyze water samples from the drinking water treatment systems in several villages.  A trip to Machu Picchu is included! Participants will earn 3 credits in EEE 49500, and EEE will count this as EEE Selective credit.

Study Abroad page: Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Indigenous Communities in the Peruvian Rainforest

See the flyer for more information.

EPA Campus Rainworks Challenge

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water will open registration for 12th Campus RainWorks Challenge (2024/25) starting on January 2-31. The Challenge is design competition for students from U.S. colleges and universities to showcase benefits of green infrastructure for their campus and community. Total prize money is $50,000. Visit the Campus RainWorks webpage to register and see details: https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/campus-rainworks-challenge

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

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. 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Summer Research Program

University of Nebraska is offering a 10-week intensive undergraduate Summer Research Program that provides a unique chance for students to delve into cutting-edge research within state-of-the-art facilities while gaining a valuable preview of graduate school life at a Big Ten institution. Explore the Programs:  

  1. Applied Plant Systems 
  2. Beneficial Bacteria
  3. Beneficial Insects 
  4. Biomedical Engineering Devices
  5. Chemical Assembly
  6. Crop-to-Food Innovation 
  7. Engineering Education Research
  8. Nanotechnology
  9. Plant Pathology
  10. Quantum Materials
  11. Redox Biology  
  12. Sustainability and Resilience in Rural Areas
  13. Virology

Students can apply for up to three different research groups. Priority review of applications begins Saturday, February 1, and all applications are due by Saturday, March 1. https://srp.unl.edu/Application  

See the flyer here. 

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.

Engineering CARES Hub 

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.

The CARES Hub Engineering Lounges can be found in ARMS 1261 and 1264. They have study tables, relaxation spaces, a microwave, printer, refrigerator, and snacks for student use! Operational hours can be found on the CARES webpage. Additionally, CARES offers on-going wellness activities, educational workshops, peer mentoring, social events, and on-site individual therapy, including daily walk-in hours with their licensed therapist, Jennie Beutler. If you need help handling stress or working through a problem, schedule time with Jennie Beutler here or drop by ARMS 1251 to speak to Jennie without an appointment during her Walk-In Hours from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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 until 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/, and check out flyers with registration QR Codes for upcoming January events: Level Up, Plan Your Successful Semester, Accountability Groups, Maximize Your Time.

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 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.

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.

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 the last day of the month in which the student graduates. Only one reimbursement per student will be allowed.

FE Environmental Engineering Review Manual

The EEE office has this manual available for check out - all 754 pages!  The manual includes sample questions for each test section of the exam, and step by step solutions are provided. Seniors are welcome to this manual for loan for a 72hr period to review and study. See Tammi Thayer in the EEE office to check out the manual.

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