EEE Combined Degree Program

Environmental and Ecological Engineering, in collaboration with other Purdue departments, schools, and programs offers a combined degree program in which a Purdue student can receive a BS degree, and with one additional year of study, a Master of Science in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (MSEEE) degree. This is accomplished by dual-counting 12 appropriate course credits at the 500 level on the BS and MSEEE Plans-of-Study.

Students with an overall GPA of 3.25 or better are encouraged to consider applying to the EEE Combined Degree program. Apply during your junior year, generally the 6th semester (or with 2 additional semesters yet to complete the BS degree).  Recommended "soft deadline" is by end of 6th semester, but no later than mid-July preceding start of senior year. Email eeegrad@purdue.edu with specific questions. You can also get general guidance from your EEE Faculty Mentor, your EEE advisor, Michelle Indarjit or Prof. Fu Zhao.  See the following link for details: https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE/Academics/CurrentStudents/Graduate/CombinedDegreeProgram.

Summer Research Opportunity: Expediting Household Recovery from Chemical Contamination Caused by Disasters

Professor Whelton is in search of an undergraduate to assist in his lab in-person from May 19th to August 15th. This research experience will focus on better understanding environmental property contamination caused by chemical disasters and the remediation of the property. See the full job description here. Interested students should submit a resume and statement of interest (1 paragraph maximum) to Professor Andrew Whelton at awhelton@purdue.edu. 

Summer Job Opportunity: Assistant to EEE Lab Manager

Dr. Nadya Zyaykina, EEE Lab Manager, is looking for an undergraduate student to assist in the environmental labs.  

• May – August 2025, starting ASAP

• 8-10 hours per week; $15/Hour

• Flexible schedule within the regular business hours 9 am – 5 pm M-F

See the attached info flyer for details and how to apply. 

Summer Registration: Still Considering Enrolling Summer Courses?

See info and instructions here.

Summer Internships: EEE 39699 Professional Practice Internship Course

Recently Purdue Engineering has waived fees associated with coop/internship courses so there’s a new philosophy to enroll students so that Purdue can ensure students have a valuable work experience.  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 Purdue transcript, with a time commitment of approximately 2-3 hours total.  Course dates are: June 16-Aug 5. The course requires permission; when you submit your request please include the company name and your position title.  See EEE 39699 flyer or the following for further explanation on transcripting work experiences: https://www.opp.purdue.edu/our-programs/academic-internships. 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

Summer Courses: CE 29700 and 29800

Civil Engineering Statics and Dynamics are both being offered asynchronously for the Summer 2025 session, from May 19-August 5. See the Statics (297) flyer here and the Dynamics (298) flyer here.  

Recycling Drop-Off for Electronics in EEE office

Did you know there is a Recycling Drop-Off box in the EEE office?  You may drop off batteries, cell phones, and electronics to the Big Green Box (that looks like this) at the front reception area in EEE office (POTR 364). 

Forage – Gain Experience via Self-paced Job Simulations

What Is Forage?

Forage offers short, self-paced job simulations created by leading companies across industries such as finance, law, software engineering, consulting, sales, and more. These simulations allow students to experience real-world work tasks, build skills, and gain insights into potential career paths—all at no cost. Forage delivers results: students who use Forage are twice as likely to get an interview and receive an internship or job offer than students who do not use Forage.

How Does Forage Benefit Students?

There are several great benefits for “Foragers,” or students who use Forage’s job simulations. Below are a few:

Job simulations give students exposure at an early stage to experiences that catalyze career interests and help them build skills related to specific roles and companies.

Forage’s open access, “always on” simulations are particularly valuable for underrepresented students who may not have access to career networks or internships.

The Forage platform provides students career-related resources, including resume templates, application tips, and interview guides (by industry).

How Do Students Access Forage?

Students can access Forage at https://www.theforage.com/.  They can also currently find this link in BoilerConnect, by clicking the “Student Resources” link on their BoilerConnect home screen.

Purdue students' accounts in Forage were auto-created and a series of emails explaining how to claim your account and explore the Forage resources was sent. This initiative ensures every student has the opportunity to engage with career-building experiences, regardless of their major or background.