SEE Recognition Night: All Students Invited - RSVP Required

We are excited to invite you to this year's SEE Recognition Night! Throughout the year, our seniors work together to solve real problems for real companies. On this special evening, students, senior design student’s guests, SEE faculty and staff, the SEE External Advisory Council, and industry guests—including senior-design sponsors—gather to celebrate what they’ve accomplished.

The event is Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM in the Feature Gym of France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center. Food will be provided. 

RSVP REQUIRED: Click SEE Recognition Night RSVP Survey or see the invitation with QRC

RSVP deadline - April 16

SEEE Instructional Excellence Award - Vote Now through April 6!

The Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineers Instructional Excellence Award recognizes one faculty member or one that holds continuing lecturer appointment for outstanding achievement in the area of teaching with emphasis on the past academic year. Outstanding instructors demonstrate a commitment to student success, an ability to effectively communicate material to students, and a desire to motivate students to learn. The purpose of the annual SEEE Instructional Excellence Award is to honor one SEE faculty member for his or her exceptional teaching and dedication to SEE students.

VOTE NOW – Voting ends 4/6/26. You may only vote once. The link to the form for the SEEE instructional excellence award is - https://forms.gle/fn3xvZECFLvgDVZ58

Questions can be directed to SEEE officers.

Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

If you are looking for summer job opportunities there is still time.  I will continue to send emails about opportunities. Please make an appointment to see me if you’re looking for a job opportunity.  Just email me (mwhelton@purdue.edu) your availability and we will figure out the best time. I am here to help.

The CCO is a great place to find both full time and internship related opportunities.  I don’t post their opportunities.  If you don’t have a CCO account or haven’t looked at it this semester, please go to here.  The jobs tab of Linked In is another great way to look for jobs or even using general job search engines.  Don’t forget that research counts as related experience! 

The final career fair of the semester is the Just in Time career fair on April 15^th from 10am to 3pm in the PMU Ballrooms. There are currently 33 companies and looking quickly at the list, Cleveland Cliffs has fulltime environmental engineering positions listed.  Remember everyone that makes something needs an environmental engineer and now many companies have sustainability initiatives above and beyond regulatory requirements.  There is also potential for information sessions to occur via the CCO calendar.  I noticed that Disney has an internship/college program information session on March 31^st.  An EEE alum interned and is currently working fulltime at Disney in an environmental role.  Keep checking to see if more are added to the CCO calendar.

There is one additional CCO workshop for this semester that includes a panel of international Purdue alumni in regard to the job market in the US for international students.  It will be held via zoom on April 8^th at 1aam.  You will need register before April 7^th to attend.  More information is found here. 

Need a professional outfit for an interview or SEE’s Recognition Night on April 30th?  The CCO has a career closet where you can get a professional outfit for free! 

Indiana Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) Scholarship

The ISPE Education Foundation is seeking applications to award undergraduates in engineering with a $3,000 scholarship. Applicants must be Indiana residents and at least of sophomore standing. See the full information flyer here and the scholarship application here. Applications are due by March 31st. 

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Scholarships

The NSPE Education Foundation is offering a number of scholarships available to both undergraduate and graduate student members who meet certain eligibility requirements:

• George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship – $3,000 Award (Graduate, Undergraduate)
• Steinman Scholarship – $5,000 (Undergraduate)
• William R. Kimel, P.E., Engineering Scholarship – $2,500 Award (Undergraduate)
• Auxiliary Legacy Scholarship – $5,000 (Female Undergraduate)

Applicants must be NSPE student members. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 15.

Defense Civilian Training Corps 

The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) seeks applicants interested in a one-year development experience with a pathway to employment into a career as a Department of War (DOW) civilian.  Those accepted will get a paid internship, a security clearance, and a $5,000 completion bonus. Target applicants are those who will graduate May 2027. They must be able to attend the summer internship and cannot study abroad. College of Engineering, College of Science, and Business school students are preferred. Apply using the QR code on the attached flyer.

New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program

The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM LEEP) is a two-year program tailored to help deep tech entrepreneurs bridge the gap between groundbreaking innovation and commercialization through tailored mentorship, business training, and the expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Los Alamos National Laboratory, and in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation, Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, National Institute of Standards and Technology – Manufacturing Extension Partnership and U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, NM LEEP supports critical deep-tech innovations that impact national security and economic competitiveness in the advance materials, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing, biotechnology, energy security, and space sectors. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree and be 18 years of age. The deadline to apply is May 8th. See more information on the flyer. 

LEED Green Associate Certification

EEE students should understand that LEED is one professional certification. 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. On occasion, an EEE student will ask about LEED. LEED is more within the domain of the Arch Engr group within Civil. The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the only 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.

The LEED v4 exam will be offered for the last time on April 26, 2026, making this the final opportunity for students to become accredited before the updated exam launches.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. March 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. April 11 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT - OR -
3. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-3) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member.

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

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

Design & Innovation Minor Summer Course Offerings

The Purdue Polytechnic Design & Innovation minor is offering two core classes this summer: TECH 22000 - Designing Technology for People and TECH 34000 - Prototyping Technology for People. See more details on the flyer.

SCLA 210: Civic Thought

The College of Liberal Arts is offering a new course, titled "Civic Thought", next fall.

This course will fulfill: 

• The Civics Literacy Graduation Requirement
• The UCC Humanities Requirement
• 3 more credit hours toward the Cornerstone Certificate

SCLA 210, and the co-curriculars offered by the Institute, will give our students opportunities to cultivate the habits of good citizenship through reading and discussing foundational texts and by putting what is learned into play, through debates, case competitions, dinners, and discussions; state house internships and by simply rubbing elbows with leaders. See the flyer for more information. 

FYE Peer Connections Seeking Mentors

The FYE Peer Connections Program is seeking mentors for Fall 2026!! The program is a voluntary community building program offered for the first time this coming fall.  One of the components of the Peer Connections Program is that new Purdue students will be paired with an upper-level engineering student for peer mentoring and community building.  Pairings are based on factors such as hometown, home state, intended engineering major, etc.  The time commitment for the semester is low (~10 hours a month). For additional details please contact fye-mentoring@purdue.edu. 

University Residences Summer Office Positions

University Residences is hiring for Summer 2026 office positions. This summer job includes hourly pay, housing, and a meal plan. See the flyer for more details and to apply. 

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, and 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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