September 2024 - Cce-graduates-list

Construction Seminar - Sept. 20 (Virtual)
by Cole S Stonebraker 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Please inform your departments that the following construction seminar is on Friday, Sept. 20, at 11:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98890845653<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Meeting ID: 988 9084 5653 [cid:image003.jpg@01DB0829.CDFAD210] Cole Stonebraker Sr. Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1225 0: 765-494-2240 [cid:image004.png@01DB0829.CDFAD210]

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The Moh Scholarships supporting LSCCE students participating in international programs (academic year 2024-2025)
by Irfanoglu, Ayhan 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

September 13, 2024 Dear LSCCE Students: The Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering is pleased to offer Moh Scholarships to LSCCE students participating in international programs at Purdue University. The Moh Scholarships are supported by the Za-Lee and Jeannette Moh Endowment. During the 2024-2025 academic year (i.e., Fall 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025), the Moh Scholarships will be offered at the following levels: * "Semester program" category: $3,000 for each LSCCE student participating in a Purdue-approved semester program * "Short-term study abroad program" category: o $1,000 for each LSCCE student participating in a LSCCE-offered short-term study abroad course o $500 for each LSCCE student participating in a non-LSCCE-offered short-term study abroad course Please see the enclosed document for additional information (definitions, conditions, and requirements) about the Moh Scholarships. Julie Jesiek is our administrator for the Moh Scholarship. Please contact her at jjesiek(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjesiek@purdue.edu> directly with any questions. The Moh Scholarship will be applied automatically if a student is eligible. However, the award may be delayed due to timing of the confirmation of student's participation, due to timing of the program, and current major (in cases of move into LSCCE). This academic year, LSCCE faculty are offering six short-term study abroad courses (one in Winter 2024, one in Spring Break 2025, and four in Summer 2025). You can find detailed information about these courses on their dedicated websites linked below. WINTER 2025 1. International Perspectives in Water Sciences and Management - India Program dates: December 21, 2024 - January 8, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1767 Program leader: Prof. Venkatesh Merwade (vmerwade(a)purdue.edu<mailto:vmerwade@purdue.edu>) SPRING BREAK 2025 1. Water and Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health and Extreme Events [U.K.] Program dates: March 15-23, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1947 Program leader: Prof. Andrew Whelton (awhelton(a)purdue.edu<mailto:awhelton@purdue.edu>) SUMMER 2025 1. Smart Mobility in Europe - London and Paris [U.K., France] Program Dates: May 11-25, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1948 Program leader: Prof. Satish Ukkusuri (sukkusur(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sukkusur@purdue.edu>) 1. Australian Transportation Systems and Supply Chains [Australia] Program Dates: May 11-26, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1945 Program leader: Prof. Darcy Bullock (darcy(a)purdue.edu<mailto:darcy@purdue.edu>) 1. Engineering in the Southern Cone: Buenos Aires and Patagonia [Argentina] Program dates: May 13-30, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1851 Program leader: Prof. Pablo Zavattieri (zavattie(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zavattie@purdue.edu>) 1. Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Indigenous Communities in the Peruvian Rainforest [Peru] Program dates: May 20-28, 2025 Program website: https://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/programs/flyer.cfm?flyer=1954 Program leader: Prof. Chad Jafvert (jafvert(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jafvert@purdue.edu>) If you have questions about a course, please contact the respective LSCCE faculty instructor. Sincerely, Ayhan Irfanoglu Professor and Associate Head of Civil Engineering Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 4117 | (765) 496-8270 ayhan(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ayhan@purdue.edu>

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Bagel Breakfast 9/19
by Philhower, Heather M 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

Hi Purdue CCE! I wanted to remind you all that this upcoming THURSDAY MORNING we will have a bagel breakfast in Woods Commons. Make sure to grab one anytime from 8 am- 11pm (or when we run out)! Should be a great time and hope to see you all there 🙂 [cid:6eda6f72-4878-49b2-a0bc-7438529b401e] Katie Gold she/her CESAC President, Civil Engineering [Purdue University]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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TODAY! CCE Employer Day - Holder Construction
by Philhower, Heather M 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

CCE Students - Welcome Holder Construction! They are in Hampton Wood Commons for casual conversation with students looking to shape the future of Indiana. Learn more about the industry or discussing opportunities for full-time or co-ops! Take your resume and/or your questions! They are eager to get to know you! Heather Philhower Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1141, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-2166 | e: hphilhow(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hphilhow@purdue.edu>

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Invitation to Gateway to a Career in Infrastructure Seminar – September 17th, 2024
by David Orlando Holguin Mejia 15 Sep '24

15 Sep '24

Dear Civil and Construction Engineering Students, The Young professionals in Infrastructure<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ypinf…> (YPI) extend its invitation to attend a seminar of the topic “Gateway to a Career in Infrastructure”, on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at 6:00pm. Registration link: https://app.glueup.com/event/virtual-option-gateway-to-a-career-in-infrastr…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.glueu…> The panel will explore the state of U.S. infrastructure policy in 2024, the Gateway Program, and career paths in the infrastructure field. The panel is geared to both university students and young professionals, and features panelists that are highly influential in the U.S. infrastructure space and the Gateway Program: * Betty Cerini will be moderating the panel, and is the Co-Head of Projects, Americas practice at Ashurst. * Tianyi Yang is a financial & commercial advisor for the gateway project since 2019 at EY Infrastructure Advisors & a board member of YPI. * Julius Chang is a senior lecturer in civil engineering at Columbia University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in construction engineering and management. He is the project controls lead at HDR, a leading consulting engineering firm. * Pat Foye is an operating partner at Ardian, and was formerly the MTA Chairman and PANYNJ Executive Director * Jee Mee Kim is a city executive at Arcadis, the senior community relations manager for Gateway Development Commission, & an adjunct assistant professor at NYU for transportation planning. A flyer with QR codes that students can use to sign up for the event is attached. Attendees do not need to be active YPI members. Registration is free! Best regards, David Holguin-Mejia LinkedIn<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> | dholguin(a)purdue.edu Graduate Student at Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Professional Development Committee Chair CEGSAC

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CEGSAC Bowling at PMU
by Myles Wayne Overall 13 Sep '24

13 Sep '24

Hello Civils! Are you interested in Bowling at PMU next week? If so, you're in luck! Next Thursday, September 19th, CEGSAC will be reserving several lanes for you to bowl! The price of the bowling will be covered, all that you will need to do is pay the $3 shoe rental. Please make sure to RSVP by September 16th at 3pm using the link below to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/BM8AhbvDuNz4wncr9<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know! Thanks, Myles Overall CEGSAC Sports, Health, & Wellness Committee Chair Lyles School of Civil Engineering [cid:b368b08e-6457-4050-ac55-499721b60c8e]

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Distinguished Lecture & CCE Research Showcase | Sep 12
by Pourgholamali Davarani, Mohammadhosein 12 Sep '24

12 Sep '24

Hello Civils, It is my honor to invite you all to the next upcoming Purdue Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series. College of Engineering and Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering are hosting Dr. Jerome Hajjar on Thursday, September 12. Dr. Hajjar is CDM Smith Professor, University Distinguished Professor, and Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University. He is a very renowned and prestigious professor in the area of civil engineering. This event starts with a lecture given by Dr. Hajjar, followed by a panel discussion. Next, the graduate students of CCE present their latest research in the poster session. This poster session is a good chance to talk to Dr. Hajjar and see different ongoing research from different areas of CCE. To make an excellent representation of our school, all of the students in CCE are highly encouraged to attend different sessions of this event. Please make sure you also register for the lecture and panel at (https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvZatZRcFdMNJn8?_ga=2.11971975…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…>). Please find more information in the attachment and below: Lecture: Urban Engineering: New Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable Future Time: Sep 12 | 1 – 2 PM Location: ARMS Atrium Abstract and bio: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUs/News/Events/DistinguishedLectur… Panel: Designing for Climate Change & Sustainability: Civil & Construction Engineering Perspectives Time: Sep 12 | 2 – 3 PM Location: ARMS Atrium CCE Research Showcase Time: Sep 12 | 3:30 – 5 PM Location: HAMP Wood Commons Regards, Hosein Pourgholamali President | CEGSAC [cid:c45b12c7-5b3d-4531-ad81-8d4a5e56d7f8]

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CEGSAC | Join the CEGSAC leadership team
by Pourgholamali Davarani, Mohammadhosein 10 Sep '24

10 Sep '24

Morning Civils, We hope you have been enjoying the new semester so far. CEGSAC has some vacant positions on the executive board, and graduate students in CCE are eligible and invited to join. Being a part of the CEGSAC team offers a unique opportunity to connect with new people, experience diverse activities, and organize events for CCE graduate students! If you are interested in joining the CEGSAC leadership team, please fill out the application form (https://forms.gle/nmTnVeehBNVM7CkD9<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…>) by Tuesday September 10. The open positions and the duties are listed below: Vice President * Serve as President if the position becomes vacant or the President is absent. * Represents CEGSAC in external affairs if the President cannot attend. * Represents Civil Engineering in external affairs that the Civil Engineering Senator cannot participate. Cultural & Community Outreach Committee Co-chairs * Organize and implement outreach events within the local community. * Educate the Civil Engineering community about cultural celebrations and events. * Invite students and faculty to attend seasonal social activities. Office of Public Relations member * Maintain the website and the social media accounts. * Communicating events and important information through social media and the website. * Issue CEGSAC newsletters and editorial activities for the newsletter. Professional Development Committee Co-chair * Foster relationships between alums and students. * Create networking and soft skill development opportunities between graduate students and professionals. * Develop workshops to help students succeed academically in graduate school. * List of events (minimum) - Emerging Leaders talk, Research Bytes, CE Research Symposium. Sports, Health & Wellness Committee Co-chair * Organize intramural teams & recreational sporting activities. * Create activities to promote mental and physical health. * Plan sports-related events for the graduate Civil Engineering community. * List of events (minimum) - Ice-Skating, Escape Room, Yoga / Zumba, Bowling. Feel free to reach out to me (Hosein, mpourgho(a)purdue.edu) if you have any questions. Regards, CEGSAC Leadership Team Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering [cid:234400b1-488d-4abc-b3c7-07df3e5eb915]

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CCE Seminar - Sept. 13 Virtual
by Cole S Stonebraker 09 Sep '24

09 Sep '24

The next construction seminar is Friday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 AM. Zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98890845653<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> [cid:image001.jpg@01DB02A1.A88DD820] Cole Stonebraker Sr. Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering HAMP 1225 0: 765-494-2240 [cid:image002.png@01DB02A1.A88DD820]

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ITE Callout Fall 2024
by O'Brien, Benjamin James 06 Sep '24

06 Sep '24

Hello Civils! Purdue's Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Chapter is pleased to welcome you to the new school year! ITE is one of the nation's largest professional societies for traffic engineers, transportation engineers, and planners. We will be hosting our Fall 2024 callout on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:15-7:00 PM in HAMP 2118. Join us to learn more about Purdue's award-winning ITE chapter, play some traffic bowl, and eat pizza! If you plan on attending, please use this link<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> to RSVP (an RSVP is not required, but will help us get enough pizza). [cid:image001.jpg@01DB0078.13C90BE0] Ben O'Brien Purdue Civil Engineering + Political Science '25 ITE Student Chapter Secretary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-obrien-2003/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>

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