Purdue University Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Happy holidays! We love vacations...though, EEE Junior Liz Hutzel might like them more! Check out her video to learn about her involvement in the Purdue Outing Club and how it adds to her EEE experience.

EEE Graduate students presented and networked at the American Water Works Association (AWWA)’s Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC) in Schaumburg, Illinois last month. EEE PhD student Aliya Ehde and master’s students Daniel Ceglio and Stephanie Heffner shared their experiences at the conference and how it made an impact on them and their studies. Read more: https://bit.ly/AWWA_WQTC "It felt exciting to share my research with people who were uniquely knowledgeable and passionate about my topic. I was pleasantly surprised with the questions I was asked by the audience and was even approached by a few people afterward to have more in-depth conversations about my work.” - Aliya Ehde “Going to this conference gave me the opportunity to meet others who do similar work. This gave me new ideas for future research projects, while also making connections to others who may be able to help me with my research.” - Daniel Ceglio “Dr. .Andrew Whelton. introduced me to people he's worked with, and I got to connect with more people who work at the consulting firm that I'll be working at after graduation.” - Stephanie Heffner

Congrats to our newest EEE alumni! 🎓 💛 Yng Che (Marcus) Chien Annabelle Johnson Vatsal Virbhadra Parekh Camille-Elena Perkins Jessika Wahlbin We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. #BoilerUp #Purdue #PurdueEngineers #EnvironmentalEngineering

It is wonderful to welcome EEE alumni back to the Purdue campus! Thank you Madison Hodges for sharing your experiences and inspiring our students. #boilerup

Last month, EEE PhD student Kanaan Hardaway delivered a lecture to Purdue EEE students on urban vegetation’s impact on cooling demand and human health. "My research focuses on contextualizing the impacts of vegetation on human wellbeing within the social-ecological-technological systems known as cities. My presentation focused on two studies that explore connections from vegetation to cooling demand and human health. Through these studies, I’ve found that the impacts of vegetation in urban areas are nuanced socially, technically, and climatically. In future projects, I hope to continue to clarify how the quantity and quality of urban vegetation affects human livelihoods and wellbeing in cities now and in the future." Read more about Kanaan and his research here: https://lnkd.in/g6Xn9qYz

Meet Wo Jae Lee, a 2021, EEE PhD graduate under the direction of Professor John Sutherland. Wo Jae currently works in industrial sustainability as a Senior AI/ML Applied Scientist at Amazon. "Working as a Senior AI/ML Applied Scientist at Amazon allows me to innovate and lead machine learning projects that enhance customer experiences globally through advanced AI solutions. Applying my expertise in deep learning and mentoring emerging scientists has been an incredibly rewarding journey, fostering collaboration and driving state-of-the-art research in the field." #Purdue #PurdueEEE #BoilerUp #environment #environmentalengineering #sustainability #purdueengineers

🎁 This holiday season, make a difference for Purdue engineers! By giving a gift of $50 or more, you’ll receive a special-edition lapel pin commemorating our 150th anniversary. Give the gift of engineering today at https://lnkd.in/gCB8wYjk. #PurdueEngineering150

Alumni Spotlight 🖤💛 “My role as the commercialization driver brings me great satisfaction to use first-of-its-kind technology to reverse climate change, and in turn, to make the world a cleaner place.” Meet Sharon Hughes, a 2023, PhD graduate under the direction of professor Zhi (George) Zhou. Sharon is the co-founder and COO of Algae Wonder, LLC. Learn more about Sharon’s research and the subsequent patent: https://lnkd.in/g22Pj83X #Purdue #PurdueEEE #BoilerUp #environment #environmentalengineering #sustainability #purdueengineers

🤔 Should I go to grad school? 🤔 Holly Haflich, Purdue BSEEE & MSEEE Alumna and current PhD student at UNC, shares her journey from UG to PhD in a recent Q&A. Check our her advice below... Full article: https://lnkd.in/gcNRXn6t

Hi EEE Alumni, we want to connect (or reconnect) with you. Whether you share a recent award or promotion, update your contact information, or volunteer to support EEE through seminars or senior design, we are excited to hear from you! Fill out this survey to connect with us! https://lnkd.in/g_vKempm