Purdue Calendars

2025-2026 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.

SEE Main Office in POTR 364: Hours of Operation

The SEE 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.

SEE Computer Lab in POTR 360

The SEE Computer Lab is available for all EEE students and is located in POTR 360; next door to the main SEE office. See attached agreement for student conduct and use protocols.  

**Key Pad Entry Code** –  389426 which corresponds to FuZhao -- Prof. Fu Zhao.  Prof. Zhao instructs EEE 530 each fall and is current chair of the SEE Graduate Committee.

SEE 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 computers. There are 6 desktop computers with internet access and a printer/scanner. New computers were installed last October.  If you require software that is missing from the new computers, please email SEE@purdue.edu to request it be installed.  The room contains additional tables, chairs, and whiteboards.

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 SEE 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 SEE@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. Advisors have 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)

EEE Faculty Mentor Change Request Form – Due 2/2/26, 9AM

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, February 2 by 9AM. No action is needed from students who are new to SEE this semester. Assignments for new students will be made by the EEE UG office and announced to you later this spring.

Summer 2026 Registration Season has Begun

See this link for EEE Registration Summer 2026 guidance and resources. Consult your primary advisor if you have questions about appropriate course selection.

Summer Internships: EEE 39699 Professional Practice Internship Course flyer

Purdue Engineering has waived fees associated with coop/internship courses to encourage all students to enroll so that Purdue can ensure students have a valuable work experience and adequately track experience data.  Students enrolled in EEE 39699 will have tasks in a Brightspace course that Ms. Whelton administers. This is a 0-credit course that will allow you to document your work experience on your permanent Purdue transcript, with a time commitment of approximately 2-3 hours total.  Course dates are: June 15-Aug 4. The course requires permission; when you submit your request please include the company name and your position title. Email Ms. Whelton (mwhelton@purdue.edu) with questions. 

There are several benefits of registering for EEE 39699 while completing a Work Integrated Learning Experience such as Co-op or Internship. Students enrolled in the course will be able to:

• Identify and articulate their individual growth in specific technical and professional skills as a result of the experience.

• Create a record of what was gained through the experience, which will be beneficial for future interviews, resume writing, the overall job search, etc.

• Internship Course documented on your transcript for future employers to see proof of experiential learning

• Receive valuable feedback from their employers.

• Stay connected: During the internship or co-op experience, students are connected to campus via their course instructor.

• Provide feedback to Purdue about workplace satisfaction, salaries, benefits, etc. 

• Help Purdue become the #1 university in the U.S. for co-op and internship programs, increasing the value of the Purdue degree.

In addition to registering internship experiences, students may later become eligible to enroll in the co-op program and earn a co-op certificate which will show on the transcript. 

• One working session has to happen in the fall or spring

• Two working sessions need to happen with the same employer

• More information on the co-op program can be found here

MATH Courses NEW Summer Exam Policy

The Department of Mathematics has encountered challenges in administering exams for students who take courses remotely during the summer. To ensure fair and consistent exam conditions for all students registered for these courses, beginning in Summer 2026, the Department of Mathematics will require that all exams be taken in person, either on campus or at an approved testing center. Testing centers must be certified by an independent agency, such as the NCTA. When taking courses remotely, it will be the student’s responsibility to locate an appropriate testing center near their place of residence. Students will also be responsible for any fees charged by the testing center. For example, Purdue Testing Services charges a fee of $35 per exam. This policy is intended to maintain academic integrity while providing students with reasonable options for completing their exams. Students located near Purdue have the option to take exams on campus (at no cost through the Math Department) with in-person sections of the course. The Purdue Testing Services may also be an option but will involve a cost to students (as noted above).

Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

Expo is February 3^rd and 4^th and will be hybrid (virtual and in person).  In person will be on February 3^rd at the CoRec Black and Gold Gyms from 8am-3pm.  There will also be in person seminars this year on February 2nd from 3:30-8:30pm in the Stewart Center.  The virtual career fair will be on February 4^th. Companies who attend in person usually don’t attend virtually and most of the companies are in person, so be sure to attend on Feb 4^th if possible.  Both career days will be using the career fair plus app (like IR did in the fall).  Company information is up in the app now..

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 2026 Co-op/Internship Opportunities Day is on Tuesday January 27^th_. 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 but there are also 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!  In addition to the companies that have EEE listed in the app, I suggest visiting others that list CE and ENR (such as HNTB and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services) as they also hire EEEs.

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

Spring 2026 Course: ENGR 396 Springer Engineering Executive Forum

Class aimed at helping Engineering students gain business acumen and network with executives.  See flyer for details. 

Green Clubs Callout Fair

The Boiler Green Organizations Coalition is hosting the Green Clubs Callout Fair on January 29th, from 5:30-7 pm. See the flyer for the list of clubs attending. 

LightsUp Conference

The Sustainable Energy Club of Purdue is hosting the LightsUp conference, taking place in the Stewart Center on February 20^th - 21^st. Enjoy a speaker panel with guests from GE Vernova and RWE, a Community Outreach Room with student clubs and local energy organizations, a poster session, an interactive VR experience, research talks, and free lunch and refreshments. Sign up to present a poster or register as an attendee for FREE at their website. See the flyer here. 

Cornell Systems Engineering Virtual Information Session

Cornell is hosting a virtual information session about the System Engineering M.Eng. program on Wednesday, February 4th at 12 pm. Learn about course offerings, project examples, specialized pathways, and application requirements. Applications are due for Fall 2026 on May 31st. Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/z97HUupFQOCxrwa8i8J5yw#/registration

Team Leader Applications

Orientation Programs is happy to share the 2026 Team Leader Application is now open! Team Leaders (TLs) are undergraduate students who help create a supportive and welcoming environment for new students during Orientation Programs events. TLs lead new students to events during the week of BGR and BGRi and help them get familiar with the campus and community. This role is ideal for students who are dependable, enthusiastic, and interested in contributing to student success and retention through peer leadership. The Team Leader application closes on Sunday, February 15 at 11:59pm. Applications can be submitted on the eRezLife platform: https://purdueorientation.erezlife.com/

For more details, visit the Orientation Programs Website or email bgrsoc@purdue.edu with any questions! 

CCE Tutoring

Many required civil engineering courses provide free peer tutoring services for students currently enrolled. To set up an appointment, go to BoilerConnect and navigate to the location titled "Tutoring". 

National Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Research-based graduate degrees, like an MS-Thesis or PHD, are often funded and include tuition remission and a stipend. Funding amounts and sources vary. One funding source can be external (non-university) fellowships, like The National Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Those interested in a research-based and full-time STEM graduate degree are strongly encouraged to apply for the NSF GRFP.

Each fellowship provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period. For each of the three years of support, NSF provides a $37,000 stipend to the student and $16,000 Cost of Education allowance payment to the university the student attends. The fellowship is portable and can be transferred to a different university if a fellow chooses to transfer to another institution after completion of the first fellowship year.

For more information, please review these links: NISO NSF-GRFP Pre-Advising for Undergraduates, NSF GRFP website, Purdue GRFP Recipients Article

Environmental Microplastics Undergraduate Research Opportunity

Undergraduates, especially first and second year students, are encouraged to apply for this National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates taking place at the Hobart & William Smith Colleges and the City College of New York. Applications are due at 11:59 pm EST on Monday, January 26th. See the flyer for more details. 

Anaerobic Digestion Biotechnology Summer Research Opportunity

All graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to apply for this International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) opportunity in Canada. Reach out to Dr. Gude, VGude@purdue.edu, to request application materials and apply by January 31st, 2026. More information can be found on the flyer. 

Additional Research Project Opportunities

Xinyu Zhang, Assistant Professor of Practice in SEE, has two research project opportunities: one this spring and the other in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.

1. Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) individual research project (course credit in spring 2026): 

   Curriculum Innovation in Sustainability and Environmental Engineering:

   https://www.purdue.edu/undergrad-research/ourconnect/index.php?q=projectview&id=1720

2. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) (summer 2026): 

   Application and impact of augmented reality on student learning and public engagement in engineering:

   https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/SURF/Research/Y2026/?category=Learning%20and%20Evaluation