November 8, 2024

EEE Community Social - Cocoa Corner on November 20

We are excited to announce an upcoming EEE community event! On Nov. 20, from 9am -3pm we will be turning POTR 360 into the EEE "Cocoa Corner" and hosting small (5-10min) performances by EEE students, staff, and faculty. (Performance times 1:30-2 pm.) Performances will be accompanied by hot cocoa and cookies... Imagine a little coffee shop with live music from local artists! If you are interested in sharing your talent with EEE via song, instrument, or spoken word please email lacyg@purdue.edu.

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.

Key Dates: 

  • Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 27-30 
  • Quiet Period, Monday-Saturday, Dec. 2-7 
  • Classes end Saturday, Dec. 7 
  • Final Exam Period, Monday-Saturday, Dec. 9-14

Winter 2024 Schedule of Classes

The Winter 2024 schedule of classes will be published in myPurdue portal Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Registration will begin on Monday, September 16. See your primary advisor for questions or visit https://www.purdue.edu/thinksummer/winter-session/register.php.  

Financial Responsibility and Emergency Contact Holds

The Office of the Registrar has placed these common holds on ALL student records as of 8/23/24. Please address these holds in your myPurdue portal as quickly as possible.

Emergency Contact: How to release tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrOEx1Ihf00

Financial Responsibility: Release a Financial Responsibility Hold

For more detailed instructions: https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/currentStudents/students/holds.html. 

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. 

There are still information sessions and other company events occurring on campus.  Please see the CCO Calendar for details.  Currently events I think may interest EEE students includes a Northrop Grumman virtual info session occurring on Nov 12th.  EEE students have worked at Northrop Grumman so there are definitely environmental opportunities within the company.  In addition, if you are interested in federal or research positions, the DOE (Department of Energy) National Lab Day is Nov 19th at 5:30pm in the PMU Faculty Lounge.  Representatives will be there to talk about ongoing projects on and off campus along with internship and other career opportunities.  More information is found here. 

It is always good to regularly check the CCO Calendar of events for something that can help you with job preparation or opportunities to connect with company representatives.  I suggest continuing to look at the calendar, especially at the start of the spring semester for opportunities.  They update the calendar as events are scheduled.  Many are scheduled well in advance, but the calendar also updates as opportunities arise during the semester.

If you have offers or questions about job opportunities, don’t hesitate to email me at mwhelton@purdue.edu.  I am here to help.   

Spring 2025 course: ENGR 10301 Keys to Learning

This one credit course is for any student interested in learning more about study practices, the psychology of learning, and what makes for a brain working at peak efficiency. See the flyer for more information here. 

Requests for Space in ME Courses for Non-ME Students

Non-ME students who wish to enroll in a ME course must submit an override request via the Scheduling Assistant/Unitime in MyPurdue during open registration. Any requests submitted during the Pre-Registration window will be denied. Approval is not guaranteed and will be contingent upon space in the course amongst other factors. Students will be notified of approval or denial on the following days:

Courses for the spring term - Beginning January 3

See info page at https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Undergraduate/OutsideSpaceRequest

Speaker Series: Careers in AI

These events will be hosted by lead Daniels faculty in support of the Masters of Business & Technology program, which is a collaboration between the School of Business and the College of Engineering, as well as the departments of Economics and Computer Science.

Interested students should RSVP to meet with these industry leaders and receive relevant application benefits for the Fall 2025 MBT intake. All events will be livestreamed, but the in-person events will have an attendance cap guided by the space limitations.

If you have any additional questions, please reach out directly to Mike Perez at perez157@purdue.edu.

Webinar: Why Consider Graduate School?

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior who is not ready to apply, but wants to learn about Graduate School? Check out the December 3th Session at 6 pm on “Why Consider Graduate School?”

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1w479cWTjS725M0r9-eiw#/registration

Doctoral Traineeship Opportunity

EEE Seniors:  Prof. Inez Hua is recruiting graduate students for Fall 2025. Unique features of the traineeship include a doctoral research internship at a company, for accepted students. See the flyer for details.

Summer Research Opportunities Program

The Purdue University Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to prepare students for their graduate studies by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and resources that contribute to student's professional and academic growth. The program is open to participants from all disciplines. More information about the program can be found here: https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/ogrs/programs/summer-research-opportunities-program/index.php

The School of Health Sciences is particularly excited to welcome students interested in participating in research in the fields of:

Water and Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health and Extreme Events Study Abroad

From March 13th to 25th, 2025, join Dr. Whelton in London to study the effects of disasters on infrastructure and human health. Students will be introduced to systems, infrastructure, and professionals working to support critical infrastructure like drinking water systems and public health in the UK. Participants will earn 3 credits in EEE 49500, and EEE will count this as EEE Selective credit. 

Study Abroad page: Water and Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health and Extreme Events

See the flyer or the course description for more information. 

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.

Study Abroad Scholarships

The Global Leaps scholarships are available to financially support students who want to participate in study abroad programs. 

The following websites contain their information: 

ACEC Scholarships

ACEC Indiana extends scholarships to Indiana residents planning on working in consulting engineering in Indiana after graduation. The application is open until March 14th, 2025. 

More information can be found on the flyer; submit an inquiry form here. 

American Structurepoint Scholarship program

American Structurepoint has an exciting scholarship opportunity available for Purdue College of Engineering students! This scholarship is for students who are studying Civil or Environmental Engineering and who are also a member of SWE or NSBE student organizations. The scholarship amount will be $2,000. To qualify, you must be a student enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering program and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. As a multi-state, multi-disciple firm, students selected could also discuss potential internship opportunities with the company and have additional scholarship opportunities. Interested students should email their resume and letter of interest to our Campus Recruiting lead, Ashleigh Neely at aneely@structurepoint.com. Please submit your interest by January 1, 2025.

All-Indiana Global Grant Scholarship

Indiana Rotary clubs are accepting applications for a $40,000 All-Indiana Global Grant Scholarship that will enable a scholar to study one to four years in a graduate program at any qualified university outside North America. The 2025-26 program is open to students who have graduated or will graduate by May 2025 from a four-year Indiana college, or who maintain a legal residence in Indiana.

The application deadline is Friday, December 20, 2024 and interviews with finalists will be held via Zoom on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

More information about the scholarship and application process can be found at www.rotaryglobalscholar.com or by contacting Bob Morrison & Dwight Thompson at apply@rotaryglobalscholar.com

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! The hours for the fall semester are below.  The lounges will be closed during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks.  

M: 9-4:30
Tu: 9-7
W: 9-7
Th: 9-7
F: 9-4:30
Sa: 11-4
Su: 3-9 

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/. 

Events and Workshops: 

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.

ASC Peer Success Coaching and Accountability Groups

While the PSC and Accountability Group request forms for the fall semester are now closed, the ASC now accepting interest forms for the Spring 2025 semester! 

Spring 2025 Peer Success Coach Interest Form: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_em8MST11wkHGn78

Spring 2025 Accountability Group Interest Form: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ksJx59m0jAC7Qi

CAPS Services for Fall 2024

Check out the CAPS Welcome Letter for an overview of services they are offering this semester! 

The Anxiety Toolbox is a 3-week workshop aimed to help students understand and cope with their stress and anxiety. Register here (drop-ins are also welcome). 

Let's Talk: Do you have a brief concern, like daily stressors, academic performance, relationships or anything else that you'd like to speak about with a CAPS clinician? Let's Talk sessions are confidential, informal drop-in consultations happening throughout the fall semester.  Fall 2024 locations are:

  • HICKS Undergraduate Library LGBTQ Center Conference Room Tuesdays from 12 - 2pm
  • Graduate Student Center room 112 Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm
  • KRACH room 238 Fridays from 12 - 2pm 

This document provides QR codes for all of their services. 

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

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

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.

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.

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** – 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.  

Did you miss a previous newsletter? Click here.

 

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