SEE Travel Assistance Scholarship

Looking for a funding opportunity to assist with costs associated with your Study Abroad, Global Experience, Service-Learning Project, Conference, etc.?  Students seeking monetary assistance for travel costs associated with studying abroad, presenting research or other educational activities should have an initial discussion concerning the intended program with Tammi Thayer to determine if they are eligible.

Apply at https://engineering.purdue.edu/SEE/Engagement/Travel_Assistance_Request_Form

Applications for this round are due March 15 to support summer or fall term experiences.

Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

Career fairs for the spring are still occurring.  There are two more career fairs this month that may have some EEE opportunities.

FNR Career Fair-February 20^th 10 am-3pm PMU North & South Ballrooms

This is a great, smaller fair for EEEs especially if you’re interested in ecological engineering.  There are also several modern environmental engineering companies and organizations attending-American Structurepoint, Lafayette Renew, Lochmueller Group, US Army Corp of Engineers, and V3 Companies.  UDSA, IDEM and DNR are also attending. A full list of companies is found here. This fair is not on the career fair plus app. If you’re looking for a job opportunity, I highly suggest you attend this fair.

Ag Career Fair-February 25^th from 10am-2:30pm at the CoRec

Another fair at the end of the month you may attend is the College of Agriculture Spring Career Fair.  If you have limited time, I always recommend EXPO in the spring semester and suggest skipping the Ag Fair.  This fair is also not on the career fair plus app.  All the companies that attend will be ag focused.  Since it is through the college of agriculture you will need to look at the majors that are environmentally related.  You should be able to see the majors and specific positions here.  Remember any company that makes something needs an environmental engineer for environmental regulations, not to mention sustainability goals. 

Just in Time Career Fair April 15^th from 10am-3pm in PMU Ballrooms

As of now, the Ag Fair will be the last (EEE related) career fair until the “Just in Time” career fair on April 15th.   You never know which or how many companies will come to “Just in Time” as it is those still looking for employees. 

International Student Workshops

For international students, the CCO is offering several workshops to help you prepare for the job market.  They require registration and can be accessed via zoom for the workshop itself.  You register via the event URL link in the event description which is linked below.

AI & Job Search Panel on March 3rd at 3:30pm. 

Stress Management & Networking for International Students on March 31^st at 11am.

Think Outside the Box: International Alumni Panel on April 8^th at 10am.

Purdue Mortar Board Leadership Conference

The Purdue University Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is pleased to announce the 2026 Leadership Conference: Building Boilermaker Leaders; Creating Your Gold Standard! This conference will be held on March 8th, 2026 in STEW. Breakfast and check-in will start at 8 am, with the opening remarks, two workshops, and a keynote speaker. Conclusion of the conference will be 2:30 pm.

Register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GysiSrw8qFLEFM

Purdue Robotics Day

On Thursday, March 26th, Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute will be hosting Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in robotics. This event brings together industry leaders, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving world of robotics and its impact on our future. Visit their website for more information and register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86XG3cQ42dvW2r4?_ga=2.96305116.1770033394.1770074621-1784066138.1769532034&dlv-emuid=7b2a88a3-45d3-46ae-8074-adf101b8389d&dlv-mlid=49105767

Engineering Success Center (ESC) Peer Tutoring

The ESC Peer Tutor Program began Spring 2026 hours Monday, January 26^th and tutors are eager to help their peers achieve their academic goals!  See the attached flyer.

As an added bonus, Murphy, the Engineering CARES therapy dog, is a common visitor at the ESC. 

2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Conference

The Spring Conference hosts undergraduate researchers to showcase the scholarly work and creative endeavors through posters, talks, and/or virtual presentations! It takes place from April 13th to 17th. The application site is open, with abstracts due March 2nd. 

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. Check In and Chat hours and locations are listed here, where engineering students can receive support for personal issues and academic stress. 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.

Pre-Professional Advising Drop-Ins

If you would like to meet with a pre-professional advisor before they are available by appointment, attend a drop-in. See the schedule on the flyer, or visit the PPA website: https://www.purdue.edu/preprofessional/About%20Us/Meet%20with%20PPA.php

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 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/. 

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.

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 SEE 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.

SEE FE Exam Reimbursement Program for EEE Seniors

The SEE 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 SEE 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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