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.  

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).  

Purdue Calendars

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

• Fall Break, Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 7-8
• 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.  

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

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

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. 

NISO Scholarships Week

NISO Scholarships Week is a bundled week of information sessions on the distinguished awards NISO coordinates and how to secure a campus endorsement. Apply now as an undergraduate. Learn more at https://www.purdue.edu/niso/, or see the NISO Week 2024 Schedule of Events. 

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: 

•  Global Leaps Semester Scholarships

•  Global Leaps Short Term Scholarships

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. 

What a busy couple of weeks with IR!  There are still more career fairs happening in the fall that you should attend.  First is the CE Career Fair.

Civil Engineering Career Fair (Oct 10^th in person) will be held at the CoRec from 9am to 3pm. The CE Career Fair already has their information sessions penciled in the night of October 9^th in Hampton Hall.   Information will be updated here for the fair. This fair will mainly feature consulting firms and there will be many EEE alums present.

 The Ag Fair is also on October 1^st at the CoRec from 10:00am-3:00pm. See who is attending here.  Please note the Ag Fair is currently NOT on the career fair plus app.  I have sent out to seniors several fulltime EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) offers.  Anyone who makes something has an environmental need.  I would think they have environmental internship opportunities also.

I know your time is limited, so I always recommend attending IR and the Civil Career Fair in the fall.  Go to the Ag Fair if you have time or you have a specific interest in working for ag companies. 

The CCO has resources that can help you in the job search. They can review your resume, give a mock interview, and offer workshops to aid you in the process of looking for employment.  They also have information sessions listed that are scheduled through CCO.  Check here for all CCO related events on campus: https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar. I see that NiSource is having a virtual info session on 9/24 at 6pm, Northrup Grumman is on 10/1, and go to the Indiana Statehouse Internship reception on 9/25 at 5:30pm to learn more about internships within the Indiana political parties.  The Peace Corps Prep Certificate has an info session on September 18^th.  Keep checking the CCO calendar for these and other events as it is continually updated.

Did you know you can even practice your interview skills at the CCO?  You can schedule a mock interview through them.  This is a great way to practice your sales pitch!  You can schedule a mock interview Monday to Friday during normal business hours here under “Undergraduates-Quick Chat-Peer Mock Interview”:  https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Students/WhatWeOffer  You can also do an interview via Big Interview virtually here.

Finally, if you are interested in graduate school, you should go to the Engineering Graduate Showcase (Sept 29^th and 30^th).  You need to register, but it is free to attend.  For those graduating soon, you don’t have to attend the entire event, at least one session is enough.

• More information and link to register: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase
• How do you get grad school fee waived? https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase/Fee-Waiver

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 

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. The have study tables, relaxation spaces, a microwave, printer, refrigerator, and snacks for student use! The hours for the fall semester are: 

Systems Certificate

Purdue is offering a certificate focused on developing systems thinking skills. More information can be found here. 

Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Minor

The Occupational Health Science (soon to be renamed Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety) minor is open to EEE students to prepare for additional careers or job duties in safety. 

Minor requirements can be found here: https://catalog.purdue.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=17&poid=30507

Student Environmental Health and Safety Association meetings can be found here: https://www.boilerlink.purdue.edu/organization/sehsa

Reach out to Alison Roth (roth5@purdue.edu) with any additional questions. 

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/. 

The ASC is hosting a "Pop-By" event on September 28th from 3-5pm in WILY C215. Students are invited to learn about their services and receive a "pop"-related food item! More information here. 

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.

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). 

This document provides QR codes for all of their services. 

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.

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase Online

On September 29-30, meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty and learn about both graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. This event is free, online, and interactive. More information can be found at this link. 

Wabash Sampling Blitz by WREC

The fall Wabash Sampling Blitz is a 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/

Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition (SSIC)

Attend the call-out on September 12th at 5:30 pm or September 16th at 5:30 pm in ABE B073 for free pizza and tee shirts! Information can be found on this flyer. 

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.

Heidelberg Materials North America Quarry Life Award

Heidelberg Materials is hosting a competition seeking project submissions regarding sustainable quarry management. Winners will receive cash prizes. 

More information can be found here or at their website: https://www.quarrylifeaward.com/en/news/the-6th-edition-now-open-for-participation. 

Submissions are due by November 18th, 2024. 

Campus RainWorks Challenge

The EPA's Office of Water is hosting the 12th round of the Campus RainWorks Challenge, a design competition for students from U.S. colleges and universities to showcase benefits of green infrastructure for their campus and community. Teams must register between January 2nd and January 31st, 2025, and entries are due on April 22, 2025 (Earth Day!). Details can be found here. 

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.

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.

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