Job Corner with Ms. Whelton, PE

This section is prepared for the newsletter by Ms. Margaret Whelton, PE. She is the SEE Manager of Industrial Experience. The responsibilities of this position include working with industry to secure internships, co-ops, and full-time job opportunities for students; developing real world senior design and research projects; and facilitating partnerships between industry and Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering. She has twelve years of experience as a practicing environmental engineer prior to becoming part of SEE.  She is a registered professional engineer in Indiana, Virginia, and Alabama. 

What a busy couple of weeks with IR!  There are still more career fairs happening in the fall that you should attend.  First is the CE Career Fair.

Civil Engineering Career Fair (Oct 9^th 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 8^th in Hampton Hall.  Please note they also have an interview day on Oct 10^th this year.  This is a new 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.

 The Ag Fair is on October 7^th at the CoRec from 10:00am-3:00pm.   See who is attending here.  Please note the Ag Fair is currently NOT on the career fair plus app.  Anyone who makes something has an environmental need.  I would think they have environmental internship opportunities also.

I know your time is limited, so I always recommend attending IR and the Civil 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. 

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   There is a reception on September 29ths for those interested in internships within the Indiana statehouse.  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.

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.

Finally, if you are interested in graduate school, you should go to the Engineering Graduate Showcase (Sept 28^th and 29^th).  You need to register, but it is free to attend.  Your application fee to attend Purdue graduate school is waived if you go to this event.  For those graduating soon, you don’t have to attend the entire event, please see the fee waiver link for details.

More information and link to register: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase

How do you get grad school fee waived? https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase/Fee-Waiver

London Study Abroad 2026: Water and Infrastructure Resilience

Join Prof. Whelton in his study abroad to London from March 14th to March 22nd, 2026 and learn about how man-made disasters are impacting public health and how professionals are working to support critical infrastructure. Students will earn 3 credits in EEE495. See the flyer or view the website: Water and Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health and Extreme Events - London, UK

SEE Study Abroad

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

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.

Purdue Campus Sustainability Culture Assessment

As part of the Campus Sustainability Self-Study Project being led by Purdue University’s Institute for Sustainable Future, faculty, staff and grad students will be asked for feedback to enable the setting of benchmarks and guide future planning in areas related to campus sustainability. The “Purdue Campus Sustainability Culture Assessment" will be administered online from September 15 to September 26. The survey will not be sent to all emails, so we encourage you to participate by going to this link to take the survey.

NISO Scholarships Week

NISO Scholarships Week is a bundled week of information sessions on the distinguished awards NISO coordinates and how to secure a campus endorsement. Apply now as an undergraduate. Learn more at https://www.purdue.edu/niso/, or see the NISO Week 2025 Schedule of Events. 

JCPenney Suit-Up Event

Get Career Ready with JCPenney Suit-Up! Students, staff, and faculty can text BOILERS to 67292 to receive a one-time 30% off coupon. This year’s sale goes beyond suits - shop discounts on workwear and scrubs too! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e_NqBsBv 

Help SEE Reach Goal of Picking Up 1 million Pieces of TRASH!

In celebration of earning over $1 Million on Purdue Day of Giving, SEE pledged to pick up a piece of trash for every dollar donated.  We need all hands on deck to achieve this goal.  We invite you to collect and properly dispose of litter (and document it with pictures/videos!). Help us reach our goal of picking up 1 million pieces of trash!

Use this link to report how much trash you collect and to submit pictures/videos: Help SEE Pick Up 1 Million Pieces of Trash

The link will remain open through the fall, so keep collecting trash and adding it to our count! 

EEE47200: Community-Engaged Engineering Design

Those interested in this Spring 2026 course must send a resume and statement of interest to Dr. Lindsey Payne ([email protected]) by November 7th at 5pm. More information can be found on the flyer. 

Maeve Brewer's SEE Hours for EEE Degree Program

Maeve Brewer is in the SEE office on Wednesdays & Thursdays only.  She also offers appointments in LMBS 5281E on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30pm; Fridays from 9:00-11:00am.  All appointments should be scheduled by the student via BoilerConnect.

Strand Associates Employer Day

On September 16th, Strand will be in Hampton Hall from 9 am - 3:30 pm. Stop by and network. See the flyer for more information. 

Indiana Statehouse Internship Program

The Directors from the Indiana Statehouse Internship Program will be on campus on September 29th. They are recruiting for Spring 2026 interns through a reception in the PMU Anniversary Drawing Room. More information about this reception can be found here. See more details at https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Calendar/Event/949

HDR Reverse Career Fair

On December 29th, HDR is hosting a Reverse Career Fair in Rosemont, IL for students to hear presentations, engage in group discussions, and connect one-on-one with our engineers. Former interns will also share their experiences and answer questions about what it’s like to work at HDR. Register and find more details on the invite. 

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

The Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase will take place on September 28th and 29th. The application fee can be waived with requirements found here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/graduate-showcase/Fee-Waiver

More information can be found at the website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase or on the flyer. 

This can be an opportunity for those interested in the EEE Combined Degree (CD) program to receive a fee waiver. Michelle Indarjit, ([email protected]; Schedule an In-Person Meeting; Schedule a Virtual Meeting) is happy to meet (scheduled via Outlook) with anyone who wants to know more about the EEE Combined Degree Program.

Indiana Water Fellows Program

The Indiana Water Resources Research Center (IWRRC) is launching a new program for the 2025-26 academic year! The Indiana Water Fellows Program is an academic-year long program for undergraduates, designed to increase their exposure to critical water topics and available careers in Indiana's water workforce. The IWRRC is piloting this program at Purdue University. Each participant can expect:

• $1000 stipend - Each Water Fellow receives $1,000 stipend per academic year to participate.
• Learning Community - Be a part of an interdisciplinary cohort of students with similar interests
• Attendance at a water conference in Indiana for FREE - Fellows will attend one conference per academic year where you will develop networking and public speaking skills. Travels expenses and registration costs are covered.
• Connection with Water Experts - Fellows will connect with Indiana water experts through monthly meetings
• Connection to water internships and jobs - Fellows will learn about potential career options in the water field and make connections with employers with possible internships and job opportunities.

Applications are now open and available at https://iwrrc.org/indiana-water-fellows/ until October 16, 2025. See the flyer here.

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.  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 [email protected], call 765-494-4700, or visit Wiley C215.

Some of the Fall 2025 events include: 

1. Workshop Schedule - They will be offering 9 workshops throughout the semester. All of the workshop descriptions and links to register are available here.
2. Accountability Groups – They 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. 
3. Peer Success Coaching – The Fall 2025 Peer Success Coach Request Form is now open. Peer Success Coaches serve as a point person for students as they navigate life at Purdue. Coaches function as guides, listeners, and motivational partners. Think you could benefit? attend PSC drop-in hours or request a personal PSC.
4. Supplemental Instruction (SI) - The Supplemental Instruction (SI) session and office hour schedule is live. Students enrolled in a SI linked course will also have a course titled Fall 2025 Supplemental Instruction on their Brightspace. This course will indicate session times, locations, leaders, and any changes made throughout the semester. 
5. Study Skills Consultations - Study Skills Consultations are individual meetings (in-person or virtual) with a professional staff member to discuss academic skills and strategies related to time management, studying, exam preparation, etc. Students can schedule an appointment using BoilerConnect.

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