November 6, 2026

Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

Many of you have went to career fairs this semester and are now preparing for interviews. Here are resources from the CCO on different interview styles.

When you are preparing for an interview, don’t forget to practice “self talk”. It is a great way to build your confidence and make sure you don’t downplay your accomplishments. An article outlining self talk practices is found here.

If you have offers or questions about job opportunities, don’t hesitate to email me!

Spring 2027 - EEE47200: Community-Engaged Engineering Design

Those interested in this Spring 2027 course must email their resume and 1-2 paragraphs detailing their interest in the course and how it fits with their future career plans to Dr. Lindsey Payne (paynel@purdue.edu) no later than November 6; 5pm. Space is limited; sooner is better!  Be specific in your statement of interest. More information can be found on the flyer.

CDM Smith STEM Career Week

CDM Smith is hosting our annual STEM Career Week November 9th – 11th! During STEM Career Week they will be doing a deep dive into various technical groups and the work that they do from the diverse perspectives from junior, mid, and senior level staff. 

Check out the sessions from each of CDM Smith’s technical groups:

  • Construction (CCI & PSG) – November 9th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Construction Management, Civil Engineering​
  • Water Services – November 9th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Environmental Planning, Environmental Science; Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering​​​​
  • ISG - Mechanical, Electrical, Automation – November 10th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Automation,  Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering
  • Transportation Services – November 10th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Transportation Planning; Civil, Structural, Transportation Engineering
  • ISG - Structural, Architectural, Geotechnical Engineering – November 11th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Architecture, Geotechnical, and Structural Engineering
  • Environmental Services – November 11th at 6 PM EST​
    • Majors: Transportation Planning; Civil, Structural, Transportation Engineering 

Register here: CDM Smith | Events and search for “STEM Career Week” sessions. See the attached flyer for more details.

Improved Professional Writing Course (in Brightspace)

Want to master your English skills and gain confidence in professional writing? Enroll in this non-credit, self-paced learning course that covers clauses + phrases, verbs, modifiers, and pronouns. See the attached flyer to enroll and learn more information. Email Dr. Mark Tucker matucker@purdue.edu if you have questions.

DoW SMART Scholars Program

Department of War (DoW) Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is officially accepting applications! This isn't just a scholarship—it’s a direct pathway to a rewarding career supporting our nation's defense mission.  

The SMART Scholarship provides STEM students with the tools, funding, and security to focus entirely on their education while simultaneously paving they way for their future career.

Benefits:

- Full Tuition: 100% tuition paid directly to any US accredited college/university

- Book and Health Allowance: Annual $1000 to cover miscellaneous school expenses (books, technology, etc) and annual $2,500 to off-set health related costs

- Cash Stipend: Generous annual stipend ranging from $30,000 - $46,000 depending on degree level (distributed monthly)

- Mentorship & Internships: Invaluable summer internships with the command

- Guaranteed Career: Guaranteed employment as a civilian upon graduation. SMART scholars commit to one year of civilian employment at their Sponsoring Facility for every year they receive funding for their degree.

Requirements:

- Must be an Undergrad or Grad STEM student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

- Applications must be submitted by December 4th

For more information, visit SMART or contact our NAVFAC SW Talent Acquisition team.

U.S. Department of Energy Virtual Internship Fair

Join virtually on November 12th to connect with U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory representatives! Discover how you can participate in a paid 10-week Summer 2027 internship that offers hands-on technical training, research opportunities, and professional growth at a DOE national laboratory. See the attached flyer for more information.

SCAA Environmental Excellence Scholarship

Are you a student interested in shaping the future of emergency response? Apply to the Spill Control Association of America's Environmental Excellence Scholarship by November 6, 2026. The award amount is $1,000 and is targeted towards students studying oil spill response, disaster response and recovery, and emerging contaminants. See the attached flyer for more information.

ACEC Indiana Education and Workforce Foundation Scholarship

What is it? - Each year, ACEC Indiana extends scholarships to Hoosier students who plan to work in the consulting engineering industry after graduation. Last year, ACEC Indiana awarded $29,000 to collegiate students in Indiana (multiple recipients awarded annually, award amounts vary). 

Eligibility -

  • Be an Indiana resident
  • Enrolled as a full-time student entering at least their junior year
  • Attending an ABET-accredited college in Indiana
  • Be in good academic standing at 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Pursing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an eligible program: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Surveying
  • Students enrolled in Surveying may be seeking an associate degree, if enrolled in the last year of their degree program
  • Prior work experience is required; industry experience (internship) with a consulting firm is highly encouraged

How to Apply? - 

  • Create an AwardSpring Account to Apply
  • The application portal for the 2027-2028 academic year is open until March 12, 2027.
  • Scholarship amounts vary by recipient with multiple Indiana recipients each year; scholarships checks are written directly to recipients for their discretionary use
  • Applicants will automatically be considered for multiple scholarships with one application through the ACEC Research Institute; option to apply for additional, specialty scholarships through account dashboard
  • Students are eligible to receive (1) ACEC Indiana Scholarship and (1) ACEC National Scholarship during their academic career

LEED Green Associate Certification Workshop

 

EEE students should understand that LEED is one professional certification. LEED is more within the domain of the Arch Engr group within Civil. Earning a PE license in engineering requires considerably more education, knowledge and experience, and all EEE graduates are qualified to eventually earn a PE license, which is significantly more valuable. The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the entry level sustainability designation and shows employers and clients that you have certified knowledge in the green building industry. Most people can take a short course and pass the LEED certification test. As a courtesy, the following info is being provided. It is not required or necessarily endorsed.
 

Archiroots is holding a free LEED v5 Intro Training Session on Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 @ 11:30 AM ET for 1 hour. See more about what you will cover in this attached flyer.

CCO Workshops

The Purdue Center for Career Opportunities is hosting multiple workshops in November to help you professionally!

- November 10th @ 4 PM (VIRTUAL) : 2026 CCO Tech Series - How to Get into Tech for Non Tech Majors 

- November 11 @ 4 PM: Student Stress Management & Networking for International Students

- November 17 @ 3 PM: Stress Management & Networking for International Students Support Group

Visit the Purdue CCO Website for more details on registration.


BoilerConnect's Birthday Party

BoilerConnect is turning 10! Come celebrate this milestone at the Co-Rec on November 16th for a change to win prizes! See the attached flyer for more information.

New Marketing Minor

The marketing minor is designed for non-marketing majors who want to add marketing strategy, analytics, and consumer insight to their degree. It is a strong complement to STEM and other business-related majors, and it helps students understand how marketing connects with engineering, data, finance, and operations in a company.

A few key details:

  • 18 credits: one foundation course (MKTG 32400 or MKTG 32300) plus 15 credits of 400-level marketing electives

  • Elective options include Marketing Analytics, Data & AI-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and more

  • All courses must be completed with a C- or higher

  • Marketing majors are not eligible, and only one course may be shared with another program

See the attached flyer for more details.

SKY Happiness Retreat

Need a break from classes and stress? The SKY Happiness Retreat is a powerful (and fun!) way to relax your mind, boost your mood, and connect with great people, all while learning science-backed breathing techniques for lasting well-being. The schedule is Friday: 6:30PM - 9:30 PM and Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Click the link to sign up!

Purdue waives Graduate Application Fees

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) has eliminated graduate application fees for currently enrolled Purdue students and degree-earning alumni of Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Purdue Northwest, creating a new opportunity for Boilermakers to take the next step in their academic or professional journey.

Learn more here - Purdue waives graduate application fees for current students, alumni - News

How to Get Undergraduate Research Experience in SEE

Interested in pursuing research with SEE 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

Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research (JPUR) - Upcoming Proposals

JPUR will be hosting a last-minute Zoom drop-in on Thursday, November 12, from 6:00-7:00pm for students before the November 15 deadline for undergrad research proposal submissions this fall. Students can drop in to the zoom to ask questions about the JPUR proposal process or seek informal feedback on their drafts. The link to register and join the Zoom is: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/x7KCzwfITgCRTcm20oJoGw

Learn more at the JPUR site - https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/jpur/

Engineering CARES Hub

The Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub is 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.  CARES check in and chat for this fall semester is attached here.

Struggling to Make Friends?

Are you struggling to make friends or wish to improve your social skills?  Here is a social skills workshop resource through CAPS!

The program is a series of 3 workshops. Here is the registration link - https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Iw2nZMqRLo6vLo

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 CCE 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.

CCE Course Peer Tutoring

Need some extra tutoring for CCE 211, CCE 297, CCE 270, CCE 298, or CCE 340? Use BoilerConnect to sign up for individual peer tutoring sessions or attend a drop-in session. These options are available to any student enrolled in the course. See the attached flyer for more information.

Engineering Success Center

Free Tutoring at the Engineering Success Center!  Let our ESC Peer Tutors help you prepare for your upcoming exams! Visit our website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/StudentSuccess/engineering-success-center) to view the full tutor schedule and bookings page.  You may walk in or schedule your tutor session in advance.  The Engineering Success Center (ESC) is an official student support resource for the College of Engineering, and is a transformative space where engineering students are empowered to take ownership of their educational journey. At its core, the ESC seeks to bridge the knowledge gap between faculty learning expectations and student performance by fostering a culture of learning and collaboration through peer-to-peer engagement, academic networking and meaningful faculty-student interactions.

Engineering Success Center accepting applications for Tutors - The ESC is now accepting applications for tutors to join our team for the Fall 2026 semester. Students must have successfully passed the course(s) for which they will tutor with a grade of B or better and have a minimum GPA of 3.2. This is a paid position with a tutor training requirement and a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week of active tutoring. Further details are outlined within the application.

Additional Information: We are specifically looking for tutors who can tutor FYE courses and at least one additional 200- and 300–level engineering major course listed in the tutor application for a minimum of two courses (max. three courses).

Click here to apply: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEeZ3ikIwfJydn0

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 till things get difficult to manage.  See ASC’s offerings at https://www.purdue.edu/asc/. 

Upcoming Workshops

  • “Mini” Practice Your POMO – Thursday, 11/12 7-9 PM – similar to our regular POMO event, just a shorter version!

Program/Service Updates

  • Accountability Groups – the last day for students to request a join a group is Friday, 11/6. Accountability Groups will meet through quiet week.
  • Peer Success Coaching – the last day for students to request a personal PSC is Friday, 11/6. Students can utilize PSC Drop-in Hours through the end of the semester.
  • Study Skills Consultations – students can schedule an appointment using BoilerConnect, and you can refer students to consultations by creating an Alert in BoilerConnect.

  •  Supplemental Instruction – students can view the SI Session Schedule here. Students enrolled in a SI linked course will also have a course titled Fall 2026 Supplemental Instruction on their Brightspace. This course will indicate session times, locations, leaders, and any changes made throughout the semester.

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.

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. 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 Undergraduate 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 to check out the manual.

Civics Literacy Requirement 

Purdue University has a civics literacy graduation requirement for all undergraduates.  If 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.


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