Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

What a busy couple of weeks with IR! Thank you to all who attended SEE Company Night! We greatly appreciate your participation. I am collecting feedback on the event. Please let me or one of the SEE ambassadors who helped with the event know of suggestions (positive and negative) you’d like to provide.

There are still more career fairs happening in the fall that you should attend. First is the CCE Career Fair -

The Civil and Construction Engineering Career Fair (Oct 15th 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 14th in Hampton Hall. Please note they also have an interview day on Oct 16th this year. This is a newer feature so I’m not sure how many companies will be conducting interviews on campus. Information will be updated here for the fair. This fair will mainly feature consulting firms and there will be many EEE alums present. This is the last large career fair of the semester so be sure to attend if you’re looking for a job. Although it is a larger career fair, it is not remotely as crowded as IR since the targe majors are CCE and EEE. They are using the Simplicity app this year. This is the first year they have used an app for the career fair.

The Ag Fair is on October 6^th at the CoRec from 10:00am-3:00pm.   See who is attending here. The Ag Fair is on the Simplicity App. Please be sure to mark that you are attending and upload your resume to the event for company attendees easy access to your resume. Someone may contact you! Since this is outside of engineering, EEE isn’t listed. Look for environmentally related companies and those wanting environmentally related Ag focuses like NRES and ENRE. Anyone who makes something has an environmental need. Past EEEs have worked for Hormel, Land O Lakes, and Cargill. In particular, an EEE alum will be in attendance for KCI Technologies which focuses on ecological engineering. Several EEEs have worked in both internship and fulltime capacity with this company. If you are interested in ecological engineering and restoration, be sure to visit them!

I know your time is limited, so I always recommend attending IR and the CCE 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. If you are interested in ecological engineering/restoration, please go see KCI Technologies at the Ag Fair this year.

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.    PG&E has an informational session today, Friday 9/25 at 3pm in ARMS. Although listed as an info session, it also will include a presentation on the future of energy by Purdue alum and PG&E CCO Patty Poppe. If you’re interested in the energy sector, this may be an event for you to attend. There have been quite a few recent events and informational sessions with companies listed on the CCO calendar. Keep checking the CCO calendar for events as it is continually updated.

For international students, there is a CCO workshop work visa options after graduation which features an immigration lawyer on 10/6 from 3-4pm. It is virtual but registration is required. This is a great opportunity to speak professionals familiar with the visa process.

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.

SEE Celebrating 20 Years

What began as an innovative vision in 2006 has grown into one of the nation's leading programs dedicated to sustainability and environmental engineering. Together, we will honor the people, partnerships, and achievements that have shaped SEE's first 20 years and look ahead to the future. Register today at this link.

• 3:30 p.m. | Welcome & Opening
  Welcome remarks by John Sutherland

• ​3:40 p.m. | Lightning Talks
  Short, fast-paced vision talks from SEE students

• ​4:10 p.m. | Keynote Address by Joe DeCarolis
  5-minute introduction
  40-minute presentation
  Followed by Q&A

• ​5:05 p.m. | Poster Session & Networking Reception
  Student poster session
  Food and refreshments available
  Informal networking and community engagement

• ​6:30 p.m. | Event Concludes

Callout for Spain Study Abroad 2027: Water and Infrastructure Resilience

Interested in disaster management, critical infrastructure, public health, or global resilience?

Join Prof. Whelton in his study abroad to Barcelona, Spain from March 12 to March 21, 2027 and learn about how natural and man-made disasters are impacting public health and how professionals are working to support critical infrastructure.  Credit for EEE 49500 – 3 credits; counts as EEE Selective.  Don’t miss this chance to combine academics with international experience in Spain.

 **Call-Out: September 30 from 5:00pm-7:00pm, HAMP 2123**

Water & Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health & Extreme Events in Spain

📅 Program Dates: March 13–21, 2027

What You'll Experience

• 🔥 Explore wildfire prevention and innovative forest management strategies with the Pau Costa Foundation

• 🚒 Visit wildland-urban interface areas and a local fire station

• 🎓 Participate in seminars with professors at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia

• 🏙️ Meet with local municipality professionals to learn about infrastructure, public health, and disaster management

• 🌳 Explore strategic sites where wildfire prevention techniques are being implemented

• 🏛️ Experience Barcelona's culture, including the Barcelona Cathedral and Picasso Museum

• 🍽️ Enjoy traditional Spanish welcome and farewell dinners

• 🌎 Gain a broader understanding of how communities around the world prepare for and respond to disasters

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.

Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers (SEEE)

Looking for free food? How about professional guidance on a more personal scale? Do you even know your classmates? Join the Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers every other Wednesday at 6 pm for free dinner paired with professional and social events.

Meeting Recap: Wednesday, 9/9, was our call out meeting. Missed it? No worries, it’s never too late to join. Our next meeting will be 9/23 at 6 pm. Lawson 1106.

Important Info

- $5 dues paid by cash or TooCool by Fall Break (10/9)

- Join the GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/100096962/balecxlH

- Join Us in IM Sports here: https://forms.gle/oKr4TCfq2udchWVe9

- Sign Up for SEEE Field day on Sunday, 9/27, 1-3 pm: https://forms.gle/urGjAveYwPJtY8Ep9

Upcoming Events

- Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 pm: LinkedIn and Interview Extravaganza

          - Sent out a bunch of job applications? Join us to learn tips and tricks to spruce up your LinkedIn page and ace your next interview!

- Sunday, Sept. 27, 1-3 pm: SEEE Field Day

- Join us for a fun social event outside of Potter. There will be Water Bucket Relays, Arts and Crafts, and maybe even a dunk tank! Snacks will also be provided so we can all reminisce about playing sports in elementary school. Sign ups: https://forms.gle/urGjAveYwPJtY8Ep9

- Interested in studying in another country either long term or short term? Ask the panel any question you might have!

- Spooky season is right around the corner! Join us to maximize Halloween Season and come in a clever disguise!

- Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 6 pm: Study Abroad Panel

- Wednesday, Oct. 21st: Halloween Party

INDOT Engineering Scholarship

The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana. Recipients receive financial assistance, as well as paid employment opportunities.

INDOT’s scholarship program offers $3,125 per semester or $2,083 per trimester for up to five years of post-secondary Civil Engineering education. Scholarship funds may be applied to educational expenses, fees, and books. Recipients will also have the opportunity to work at INDOT in full-time, paid positions during summer breaks and upon graduation.

Learn more about the INDOT Engineering Scholarship Program and the application process at indotscholarship.in.gov. Applications for the 2027-2028 school year must be emailed or postmarked by December 31, 2026.

Fall Undergraduate Research EXPO

Fall Undergraduate Research EXPO applications are due October 14th. Abstracts can be submitted for the Fall Undergraduate Research Expo from all Purdue students to be presented as posters, research talks, and virtual presentations the week of November 16 in West Lafayette. The Expo celebrates undergraduate engagement in research, scholarship and creative endeavors. Faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to serve as judges to evaluate presentations to provide feedback and help in making award selections.

Virtual Purdue Engineering Graduate Showcase 

Do you want to learn more about graduate school and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue? Attend the free Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase from September 27-28. Learn more by clicking on this link.

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

WREC Job Opportunities

WREC has an invasive plant field position available.  This is only for current students that qualify for Federal Work Study. Here are a few details about the position:

Federal Work Study Invasive Plant Tech - flyer

• Hired through WREC but paid by Purdue, must be a current student
• Must qualify for federal work study on their financial aid package.  They can check this on their MyPurdue account.
• Term is fall and spring semester,  approximately 5 hours a week, very flexible scheduling
• Wage is $19/hour
• Primary duties are cutting and treating invasive plants such as honeysuckle, tree of heaven, and wintercreeper; herbicide application
• WREC will pay for herbicide technician certification

Both of these positions are listed on the WREC website:  https://wabashriver.net/jobs/

LEED Green Associate Certification

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.

Training Options (Live Webinars or On-Demand):

October 24 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

November 21 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST

December 19 2026 – 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST   - OR -

On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

All five options cover identical content - pick whichever suits your schedule.

Register for a live webinar or start learning today at: https://leadinggreen.com/online

Cost: $200 with the coupon code GREEN for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly at info@leadinggreen.com with any questions.

Engineering Perspectives: Conversations with Distinguished Leaders

Join our Neil Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professors—Jerome Hajjar, Kevin Anderson, Theodore (Ted) Rappaport and Ronald Latanision—for an engaging conversation about engineering, discovery, and the experiences that shape meaningful careers, and what it means for students starting out in their careers. 

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Location: MSEE 190 (Bill & Shirley Rice Design Studio)

Panel: 3:30 - 4:30 PM EST

Reception: 4:30 - 5:30 PM EST

Plan to Teach Someday?

STEM students who are interested in adding a teaching certificate to their Purdue degree can complete the SPRINT program through the College of Science. This program requires nine classroom credits and a clinical teaching experience that may be met through a variety of teaching options including TA experiences. Please explore the Purdue SPRINT program website if you have an interest in adding teaching to your career aspirations.  Still have questions? Contact scienceadvising@purdue.edu.

SEE Study Abroad

Interested in studying abroad? Here are the steps you should take:

Review the recently updated and renamed Purdue Study Abroad On-Demand Advising Hub. Students can find videos to help get started in the study abroad process and tips on preparing for study abroad.

Meet with the Purdue Study Abroad office FIRST!  See how you can connect with them at https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/about/appointment.html

Visit the Engineering Study Abroad Course Equivalency Database

Read the Studying Abroad in SEE page.  This includes a link to the EEE Qualtrics info survey. 

Complete the EEE Qualtrics info survey – it is required before meeting with your EEE advisor or EEE liaison.  It was created to guide students through the basic study abroad resources prior to meeting with their advisor, with the hope that it helps students to be more aware of existing resources and empowers them long-term on how to find appropriate help. In addition, follow up meetings with the EEE advisor can now be less focused on the basics and more productive focusing on real needs and questions.

AFTER you’ve completed the survey, you can make an appt with Tammi or Maeve if you’d like to discuss how to optimize your plan of study to incorporate abroad courses.

Majors, Minors, and More Fair!

Are you an undergrad interested in learning more about minors or certificates? Come check out the Majors, Minors and More Fair on October 6th, 2026. See the attached flyer for more details.

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. The series of 3 is being offered 3 different times...one starting in September, one in October, and one in November.  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 tutoroing 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/. 

Programs and Services:

1. Accountability Groups – We are offering 14 Accountability Groups this semester. Students can view group times and join here. These groups provide students with consistent, dedicated study time, peer connection, and support, and academic skill development. Groups start Week 3 of the semester.
2. Peer Success Coaching - Our Peer Success Coach request form is open for the fall semester. Our Peer Success Coaches serve as a point person for students as they navigate life at Purdue. Coaches function as guides, listeners, and motivational partners. If you have a student who could benefit from this program, encourage them to attend PSC Drop-in Hours or submit a request form here.
3. Study Skills Consultations - We will continue to offer Study Skills Consultations for undergraduate students. These are individual meetings (in-person or virtual) with a professional staff member to discuss academic skills and strategies related to time management, studying, exam prep, etc. Students can schedule an appointment using BoilerConnect, and you can refer students to consultations by creating an Alert in BoilerConnect.
4. Supplemental Instruction - The Supplemental Instruction (SI) session and office hour schedule is live on our website. Sessions take place across a variety of times and locations. 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. We encourage students to attend early and often!
5. Workshops - In addition to the workshops listed above, we’ll be hosting a variety of interactive, 50-minute workshops throughout the semester. See the full workshop schedule and registration links here. Campus partners, instructors, and organizations are also able to request a workshop 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.

Purdue OWL

The Purdue OWL serves the on-campus Purdue community of students and faculty. Schedule an in-person, online, or e-tutoring session with one of their tutors or check out one of their writing workshops! Attached are flyers for Group Programs, Individual Consultation, and the Writer's Room.

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.

Make the Most of College: Gallup-Purdue Index

Purdue has so much to offer!  Wondering how to prioritize what will make the most impact on your future?  The Gallup-Purdue Index (GPI) was formed from a survey of more than 30,000 U.S. college graduates.  

Refer to the Student Guide to Creating a Successful College Experience:  This guide was designed to help college students get the most out of the college experience based on the GPI results.

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.

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