February 2026 - Cce-graduates-list

ASPIRE Student Association CallOut Session – Feb 19
by Dipanjan Ghose 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Hello all, The Purdue Chapter of the ASPIRE Student Association, an NSF-funded Engineering Research Center focused on advancing intelligent electrification in transportation, is hosting its first CallOut session. This is a great opportunity to learn about ASPIRE, connect with the community, and explore research and networking opportunities with faculty and industry partners. ASPIRE is led by Utah State University, with core partner institutions Purdue University, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Texas El-Paso, and international partner the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Being a member of ASPIRE offers several benefits, including: * Access to a research-intensive community of professors and academics focused on modern transportation electrification, particularly wireless EV charging. * Opportunities for funded research projects under the guidance of ASPIRE faculty. * Connections to our extensive network of industry partners, providing pathways for networking, internships, and job opportunities. * Participation in student cohort trips to partner industries and campuses, including our international partner in New Zealand. When: Thursday, February 19 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM Where: HAMP 2108 Please see the attached flyer for more details, and follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/aspire.purdue<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram…>. RSVP Link: ASPIRE Purdue CallOut RSVP<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> We hope to see you there! -- Thanks and Regards, Dipanjan Ghose (he/him/his) Department of ECE | Purdue University LinkedIn<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> | E-mail<mailto:dipanjan02@utexas.edu>

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American StructurePoint - Lecture Series Invitation
by Lucas Florez Forero 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

Professional Lecture Series: American StructurePoint [A black and white logo Description automatically generated] [cid:48aa0549-979d-4df1-98b1-38f87ad96cff] Thursday, February 19th, 2026. 6:30 – 7:30 PM, HAMP 2118 [Walk with solid fill] What: The Purdue ITE Student Chapter is pleased to announce the first Professional Lecture Series, a collection of lectures and seminars designed to connect Purdue CCE members with leaders and excellence in the local industry sector. We are honored to welcome Hardik Shah, P.E., PTOE, MSCE, Traffic Group Leader at American StructurePoint, and 2027 ITE International Vice President Candidate. He will share a presentation discussing their ongoing projects, challenges, and opportunities in the field. This conversation is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights into the industry, expand your network, and learn about the transportation industry. Free Jimmy John's will be provided! [Clock with solid fill] When: Thursday, February 19th, 2026. 6:30 – 7:30 PM. [Marker with solid fill] Where: HAMP 2118 [Checkbox Checked with solid fill] RSVP: Professional Lecture Series RSVP<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> [cid:732be68e-5987-45ec-bfdc-dd2018d4c88e] 2025-2026 ITE Board Members [cid:0a89b291-8d41-4fb1-9471-732245181796] President Carmen Caserio ccaserio(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ccaserio@purdue.edu> Vice President Rishika Tumula tumula(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tumula@purdue.edu> Secretary Lucas Florez Forero lflorezf(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lflorezf@purdue.edu> Treasurer Jillian Murdoch murdoch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:murdoch@purdue.edu> Event Coordinator Sarangi Jayaram jayara14(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jayara14@purdue.edu> Social Media Coordinator Alex Nguyen nguy1166(a)purdue.edu TRB Coordinator Chris Gartner cgartne(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cgartne@purdue.edu> Where to find Purdue ITE [Logo Description automatically generated] [cid:299cd536-fb6c-4860-91cd-72114f6e0984] [cid:8e9d66a2-a6b1-48c7-a436-8d5c9b4a7c41] [cid:1700a509-e55a-4119-9104-0fe7bc015e59] [cid:ffb85068-484a-4f98-8d55-5a055f7f2a67] [Slack Archiving and Compliance | Smarsh] INSTAGRAM<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> TWITTER<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> WEBSITE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ITE> LINKEDIN<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> SLACK<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.slac…> Best, Lucas Flórez Forero. M.S. Student, Lyles School of Civil Engineering Center for Road Safety - Research Assistant ITE - Secretary [fIp8FQcCeZxx17HQ6oihGPfhG50MtHFy06Eaj4fQtlxGgE80sB8QS2OayeRlG2vsvy7L7xV6mTaVS8dU9VpRZvtvtdn3dy3Y8bVse+2gu7fu6F36D+XwexySxn2m51+tFWY4vdGSiXq9vbm7iIrZ4RcQbGre3t13G3PIvmhv4neEsNicV3dZH4iWQXalUxkoVekUfO21sZalL98YSG+edqqrabrexOA0wnl7sCPYr3gu3jfVgaZrWbDZrtZogCDjHYKK6owAAYHLEYAgAACAhAAAkBAAAQEIAAEgIAACAhAAAkBAAAAAJAQAgIQAAABICAEBCAAAAJAQAgIQAAABICAAACQEAAJAQAAASAgAAICEAACQEAABAQgAASAgAAICEAMClxP8PAJuuy+qBhrCOAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Transportation Seminar – Dr. Felipe Aros-Vera, Feb 17, 2026
by Lucas Florez Forero 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

Weekly Seminar [A black and white logo Description automatically generated] The Purdue ITE Chapter is pleased to invite the CCE community to attend a transportation seminar featuring Dr. Felipe Aros-Vera, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and Director of the Center for Advanced Systems and Transportation Logistics Engineering (CASTLE) at Ohio University. He will present his research on: An Integrated Framework to Investigate and Interdict Human Trafficking Networks. His research uses network modeling and optimization to design interdiction strategies and analyze the resilience of transportation and other critical infrastructure networks, and statistical analysis (econometric models and AI-based algorithms) to identify and quantify key variables that influence the risk of human trafficking at the country and state levels. Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, 3:30 – 4:20 PM Location: HAMP 1144 No RSVP is needed. All are welcome! [cid:df4aaba6-eb33-4790-8d41-89d728ef3650] Presenter: Dr. Felipe Aros-Vera 2025-2026 ITE Board Members [cid:0a89b291-8d41-4fb1-9471-732245181796] President Carmen Caserio ccaserio(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ccaserio@purdue.edu> Vice President Rishika Tumula tumula(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tumula@purdue.edu> Secretary Lucas Florez Forero lflorezf(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lflorezf@purdue.edu> Treasurer Jillian Murdoch murdoch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:murdoch@purdue.edu> Event Coordinator Sarangi Jayaram jayara14(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jayara14@purdue.edu> Social Media Coordinator Alex Nguyen nguy1166(a)purdue.edu TRB Coordinator Chris Gartner cgartne(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cgartne@purdue.edu> Where to find Purdue ITE [Logo Description automatically generated] [cid:299cd536-fb6c-4860-91cd-72114f6e0984] [cid:8e9d66a2-a6b1-48c7-a436-8d5c9b4a7c41] [cid:1700a509-e55a-4119-9104-0fe7bc015e59] [cid:ffb85068-484a-4f98-8d55-5a055f7f2a67] [Slack Archiving and Compliance | Smarsh] INSTAGRAM<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> TWITTER<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> WEBSITE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ITE> LINKEDIN<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> SLACK<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.slac…> Best, Lucas Flórez Forero. M.S. Student, Lyles School of Civil Engineering Center for Road Safety - Research Assistant ITE - Secretary [fIp8FQcCeZxx17HQ6oihGPfhG50MtHFy06Eaj4fQtlxGgE80sB8QS2OayeRlG2vsvy7L7xV6mTaVS8dU9VpRZvtvtdn3dy3Y8bVse+2gu7fu6F36D+XwexySxn2m51+tFWY4vdGSiXq9vbm7iIrZ4RcQbGre3t13G3PIvmhv4neEsNicV3dZH4iWQXalUxkoVekUfO21sZalL98YSG+edqqrabrexOA0wnl7sCPYr3gu3jfVgaZrWbDZrtZogCDjHYKK6owAAYHLEYAgAACAhAAAkBAAAQEIAAEgIAACAhAAAkBAAAAAJAQAgIQAAABICAEBCAAAAJAQAgIQAAABICAAACQEAAJAQAAASAgAAICEAACQEAABAQgAASAgAAICEAMClxP8PAJuuy+qBhrCOAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Student Reminders
by Ricksy, Jennifer R 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

Hello CCE Grad Students, Please read over the reminders below: New students: * Be sure that you have met any conditions imposed on your admission by the Graduate School. You can return to your admission letter and find any conditions on the second page. Typical conditions include submitting final transcripts from all institutions listed on your application, showing that all courses have been completed and presenting your official bachelor's diploma, showing that your degree has been awarded, to the Graduate School. You can have your final transcripts emailed to the Graduate School directly from your undergraduate institution (send them to gradadm(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gradadm@purdue.edu>) or you can have hardcopies mailed to: Purdue Graduate School 155 S Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 * The registrar and bursar may also have placed holds on your account for financial responsibility and emergency contact information. If you have these holds, here is some information on how to get them removed. Please note that these are added once a year by the Registrar - so you will have to update the information repeatedly during your program. * Emergency contact help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrOEx1Ihf00<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> * Financial responsibility help: https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1.Finan… * Also, please remember that all new graduate students must enroll in CE 69100 - Grad Student Orientation seminar in their first semester unless they have a time conflict with another course. In that case, please take CE 691 in your second semester. All students: * Please be sure that you have updated your current address on your myPurdue account to reflect your local address. * If you have an update to your initial advisor - please let me know so that I can make the change to your myPurdue account. * As a Purdue Graduate student in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, there are certain certifications that we require you to complete. Some of these are coordinated by university-wide offices, others are tracked by the CCE Grad Office and some are certified through Brightspace/WebCert. Here is a list of the certifications that the Civil Grad Office would like to ensure that you are aware of and completing in a timely manner: * Equal Access/Equal Opportunity (EA/EO) - Harassment and Discrimination: Prevention and Response Training. This training is offered by the Office of the Vice President for Ethics & Compliance (OVPEC) and links to more information can be found at: http://www.purdue.edu/ethics/ed-training/gradsessions.html. * Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). There is an in-person workshop requirement and an online module requirement for RCR. We make the RCR requirement a part of the CE 691 - Grad Student Orientation, so most students will have met the requirement with completion of CE 691. Instructions for completing the online portion are available at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Forms/Responsi…. The online portion should be renewed every five years. If you were not able to attend the in-person component of the requirement during CE 691 - you should attend an RCR workshop offered by the Graduate School. Schedules are available at: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/professional-development/workshops/index.…. * Safety Training - A general training presentation is offered as a session of CE 691. We also offer the Lyles School of Civil Engineering/Right to Know Training online at: https://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/WebCert/Heading.aspx, that must be updated annually. Area labs will also have specific training requirements. * Other certifications not coordinated through the CE Grad Office: * Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)/Gramm Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) - Students with TA assignments will need to complete these certifications, as required to comply with Federal Law. Completed on Brightspace/WebCert. Must be renewed annually. * Respecting Boundaries. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act, a federal law, requires all new incoming students to receive primary prevention and awareness education about sexual violence. The OVPEC office coordinates the completion of this online program at admission/during a students' first semester. If it's not completed by the deadline, a hold will be placed on your registration. Continuing students should not have to worry about this program, it would have been completed in your first semester and at this time it's not required to renew, however I wanted to include it on this list as a reminder. * Please check your transcripts/grades at least once a semester to ensure that you are registered correctly, and all grades have been posted. The registrar allows one year from the original date of enrolling in a course/research hours to update a grade. It is your responsibility to make sure things are updated in a timely fashion. Incomplete or failing grades can affect your graduation and for international students, can cause you to be out of compliance with immigration. * Master's students should have their plan of study on file by the end of their second semester. Students in the 4+1 program and those MSCE students planning to graduate in two semesters, need to complete their plan in their first MSCE semester. PhD students should have their plan done by the end of their third semester. You can find the link to the Plan of Study Workshop presentation at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Current. Once the plan has been approved, you can make changes to coursework, committee members and thesis vs non-thesis. * Graduation procedures and deadlines can be found at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Graduating_Stu…. * If you have legal questions - there is an office on campus that may be able to help you: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/sls/. * If you need some information on how the Purdue medical insurance plan works - or how the medical system works in general, you can find some information at www.purdue.edu/push<http://www.purdue.edu/push>. You can also stop by the Student Insurance office in PUSH 338 or 340. The office is open M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Lastly, we encourage all students (especially thesis option master's and PhD students) to work with their advisor on a career development plan. * You can find the Student Mentoring Handbook and Individual Development Planning (IDP) Worksheet at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate/ProfessionalDevelopm… * Think about what you expect of your advisor * Find out what your advisor expects of you * Plans will evolve overtime, make sure you meet with your committee regularly (at least once a year). PhD students: Once you have an approved plan of study, its required that you hold an Annual Meeting<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Forms/PhD-Ann…> with your committee. * Be intentional about your career planning Regards, Jenny Jenny Ricksy Burke Graduate Program Administrator Ph: 765-494-2436 Fax: 765-494-0395 Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Purdue University 550 Stadium Mall Drive Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering-Room 1141 West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051

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CCE Weekly — February 16-22, 2026
by Karyssa Graham 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

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02.20.2026 CE691C Construction Graduate Seminar with Dr. Ted Weidner - International Standards Organization: Facilities Management
by Austin Tyler Manion 13 Feb '26

13 Feb '26

Hello all, Attached is a flyer for an upcoming seminar by LSCCE professor, Dr. Ted Weidner that will be held in-person on Friday, February 20th from 11:30AM - 12:20PM in HAMP 2123. All undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty are encouraged to attend. Sincerely, Austin Manion Senior Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Hampton Hall, Room 1225 765-494-2240 [cid:image001.png@01DC9D02.6673E900]

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02.13.2026 CE691C Construction Graduate Seminar with Mike Falk and Nate Plooster of Falk PLI - Lessons from 27 Years of Laser Scanning
by Austin Tyler Manion 13 Feb '26

13 Feb '26

Hello all, Attached is a flyer for an upcoming seminar by Mike Falk and Nate Plooster of Falk PLI Engineering and Surveying, Inc. that will be held in-person tomorrow, February 13th from 11:30AM - 12:20PM in HAMP 2123. All undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty are encouraged to attend. Sincerely, Austin Manion Senior Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Hampton Hall, Room 1225 765-494-2240 [cid:image001.png@01DC9BF9.31F89950]

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OTIS Elevator repair
by Jennifer R Ricksy 12 Feb '26

12 Feb '26

The OTIS Elevator that is located on the OLD side of the building (across from the CCE Main Office), will be out of order next Tuesday - Thursday for a major repair. We will send out an email when the repair has been completed. Thanks for your understanding. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Alan Holtman (aeholtman(a)purdue.edu)

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Purdue Robotics Day - Registration is Open!
by Austin Tyler Manion 11 Feb '26

11 Feb '26

Hello all, Please see the information below regarding registration for the upcoming Purdue Robotics Day that will be held all day on Thursday, March 26 at the Purdue Memorial Union. Event details: [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-science/MarCom/Robotics_Day_700x500.png]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/107648278/0/29061/?b44ed…> REGISTER TODAY! Robotics Day<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/108337039/0/29061/?b44ed…>: Where Ideas take Motion Exploring Robotics Now and for the Future is an all-day event happening Thursday, March 26, 2026 Location: Purdue Memorial Union Purdue University Colleges of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture together with the Purdue Office of Industry Partnerships and Purdue Polytechnic Institute proudly present Robotics Day, a campus-wide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in robotics. This event brings together industry leaders, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students to explore the rapidly evolving world of robotics and its impact on our future. Through demonstrations, presentations, and networking opportunities, Robotics Day showcases Purdue's cutting-edge research and industry partnerships driving advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, and more. Join us as we highlight the people, technologies, and ideas shaping robotics today and inspiring the next generation of breakthroughs. What to expect: * Hear from experts and thought leaders in robotics and automation * Experience cutting-edge demonstrations and research presentations * Connect with leading industries driving technological advancements * Network with top talent and faculty at the forefront of robotics innovation REGISTER TODAY!<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/108387547/0/29061/?b44ed…> Robotics Day is in its inaugural year and planning is underway. Keep up with the latest developments here.<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/108337039/1/29061/?b44ed…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-science/MarCom/wide_logo_for_scai_purd…] Shop<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/78175239/0/29061/?x=e78a…> | Visit<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/78217797/0/29061/?x=5548…> | Give<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/78217799/0/29061/?x=221f…> Forward to a Friend<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/108387406/0/29061/?abb9e…> | Privacy Policy<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/66794847/0/29061/?x=b4ae…> This email was sent by: Purdue University College of Science 150 N. University Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdueuniversity/PU_SIG_Logo_RGB__PU-H-Full-R…]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/49105767/1564339137/71786932/0/29061/?x=97f6…> Sincerely, Austin Manion Senior Administrative Assistant Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Hampton Hall, Room 1225 765-494-2240 [cid:image001.png@01DC9B31.66B19890]

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Student Success and Community Building Panel - Feb 12th
by Alexandra Southerland Woods 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Dear CE Graduate Students, We hope you're all doing well and staying warm! CEGSAC is going to be hosting its Student Success and Community Building Session on February 12th. We will be gathering community leaders and professionals from all across campus to talk about promoting togetherness within the graduate student community and how the many different community-building resources here on campus can help with that. All are more than welcome to attend the session. Details can be found below and in the attached flyer. Event Details: 🗓 Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026 ⏰Time: 10:30 AM (EST) 📍 Location: Hampton Hall 1252 We hope to see you there! Best wishes, Alexandra S. Woods CEGSAC - Cultural & Community Outreach woods174(a)purdue.edu | (317) 408-2975

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