December 2024 - Cce-staff-list

Upcoming MSCE Defense Dates
by Ricksy, Jennifer R 30 Apr '26

30 Apr '26

Please visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Abstracts to find details on the upcoming defense dates for: MSCE: Name Date & Time Location Advisor Area of Study Jain, Nimisha<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Abstracts/MS_…> Jul 15, 2024 @ 09:00am BOWN 1003 Varma STR Mittal, Nikhil<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Current/Abstracts/MS_…> Jul 15, 2024 @ 02:00pm BOWN 1003 Varma STR 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 - HAMP 1141 West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051

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Request for nominations for CCE Outstanding Staff and Mary Ann Zimmerman Purdue CE innovation Award by Nov. 8th
by Jesiek, Julie B 15 Oct '25

15 Oct '25

Greetings, CCE faculty and staff! On behalf of the CCE Staff Awards Committee, I am writing to request nominations for both the CCE Outstanding Staff Award and the Mary Ann Zimmerman Purdue Civil Engineering Innovation Award. Nominations are due to Julie Jesiek (jjesiek(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjesiek@purdue.edu>) on November 8, 2024 by the end of the day. More information is provided below. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. CCE Outstanding Staff Award The purpose of this award is to recognize, encourage, and promote outstanding Staff in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering. The award is open to all administrative, professional, and clerical staff in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering with at least a half-time appointment and at least three years of continuous service to the School. The award may not be given to the same individual more than once in a three-year period. The nominee must be an employee of the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at the time of nomination. The awardee is expected to remain an employee of LSCCE until presentation of the award at the annual ceremony except for special cases such as retirement. To learn more about the award, view the award criteria, and download the nomination form, visit the CCE Outstanding Staff Award<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/AboutUs/Awards/Staff/Outstanding-Staff> webpage. Mary Ann Zimmerman Purdue Civil Engineering Innovation Award The Mary Ann Zimmerman Purdue Civil Engineering Innovation Award was initiated to recognize, encourage, and promote creative thinking and outreach. It is awarded to an individual to encourage and support civil and construction engineering innovations that further the School's progress through education, research, conferences, or other outreach activities. All full-time faculty, staff and students are eligible. The award includes $1000 to be used for the innovative activity for which the award was given. The recipient is selected by the CCE Staff Awards Committee based on nominations and supporting letters. To learn more about the award, view the award criteria, and download the nomination form, visit the Innovation Award webpage<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/AboutUs/Awards/Staff/Zimmerman>. Thank you! Julie Jesiek (she/her) Lead Academic Advisor for Civil Engineering Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering Purdue University Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 Office: HAMP 1141 D West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 jjesiek(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjesiek@purdue.edu> | 765-494-2161 [cid:8210d643-c83f-4e78-bf8e-f381b764b116] Together, We Build. Resources: https://padlet.com/jjesiek/civil-engineering-advising-resources-h685wkdpc86…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.co…> Click on the link to make an advising appointment: https://purdue.campus.eab.com<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Scheduled meetings from Boiler connect online on zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/4894158475<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…>

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Grad Program Welcome Breakfast | August 15_9AM
by Ricksy, Jennifer R 21 Aug '25

21 Aug '25

Hello fellow civils, I hope you are doing well and getting ready for the new semester. We are having the Welcome Breakfast this week to welcome the new graduate students to the CCE department and celebrate the start of another semester. Please join us on Thursday, August 15 from 9 to 10 AM at the I2I lab (G150) at Hampton Hall to welcome the new students and have some breakfast with other CCE fellows. CEGSAC will put some signs around Hampton Hall to guide you towards the breakfast venue! [cid:95b15b33-4a15-4a5c-b008-230975825cf8] Regards, CEGSAC Leadership Team Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering [cid:ce6e4936-fdeb-481b-9dde-01708200cb1e]

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Let's Energize Our Students During Finals Week – Fuel for Finals!
by Philhower, Heather M 30 Apr '25

30 Apr '25

Dear Faculty and Staff, As we gear up for finals week, we’re excited to remind you about our Fuel for Finals initiative. This special event is all about providing our hardworking students with the snacks and support they need to power through their exams. [cid:image002.jpg@01DB3FEF.7C459470]Event Details: · Fuel for Finals · Date: Starting this Monday, Dec. 9 through Friday, Dec. 13 · Location: HAMP 1141 Why Your Support Matters: Imagine the smiles on our students' faces as they grab a quick snack to keep them going. The snacks we provide not only nourish them physically but also give a much-needed morale boost. Your generosity can make a world of difference, and we deeply appreciate your willingness to contribute. How You Can Help: We’re calling on you to help stock our recharging station with delicious and nutritious snacks. While the department will be supplying coffee, we need individually wrapped goodies to make this event a success. Whether it’s a box of granola bars, a bag of apples, or other snacks, every contribution counts! Your thoughtful donations will directly benefit our students as they prepare for their exams. Donation Drop-Off: Feel free to drop off your donations at HAMP 1141 throughout the week. We’ll be there to greet you with a smile and heartfelt thanks. Thank you for being a part of our caring community. Together, we can help our students succeed and make this finals week a little brighter! Warm regards, 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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[Cce-all-list] Purdue Civil and Construction Engineering — December eNews
by Stone, Drew A 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103445541/0/1005585/?b44…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/LSCCE…] December eNews [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/2024_…] Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Enjoy your winter break. Spring classes begin January 13, 2025. UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 1st — New Year's Day (University Closed) 13th — Spring Semester Begins 20th — Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University Closed) 30th — LSCCE Employer Days: Kimley-Horn Latest News [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/IMG_7…] Congratulations, 2024 CCE Graduates! Join us in celebrating as we warmly welcome our newest alumni! Congratulations, Class of 2024! Best wishes as you embark on your exciting new journeys. We can't wait to see you back on campus! [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/85bf0…] Purdue University researchers recently evaluated Implementing the IRM and SRM AASHTO Guide Specifications Purdue researchers recently analyzed and identified internal redundancy and system redundancy in steel bridges. Their findings, which include suggested procedures that owners can use for re-classifying non-redundant steel tension members (NSTMs), are now live! Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689733/0/1005585/?x=1…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/trans…] Purdue CCE Transitions Magazine is now available online The latest edition of Purdue<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689734/0/1005585/?x=6…> Civil and Construction Engineering Transitions Magazine is out and available to read in full online with features on our S-BRITE Center, The Walsh Group Director of Internships, our outstanding alumni and more. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689735/0/1005585/?x=c…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/21c77…] Lyles CCE Graduate Student Deepak Benny Named IRF Fellow Deepak Benny, has been selected as an International Road Federation (IRF) Fellow for the Class of 2025. This prestigious class is a small group of graduate students selected from universities worldwide that received the fellowship from the IRF and Nex (an American Concrete Institute Center of Excellence) to participate in the 2025 Road Scholar Program, January 3–10, 2025, in Washington DC. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689736/0/1005585/?x=4…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Whats…] Purdue Civil Engineering Class Combines Fun and Learning with BoilerMat Board Game To encourage the students to learn more in a fun way and without screens involved, Lyles Graduate Teaching Fellow Marina García López-Arias and Professor Mirian Velay-Lizancos decided to design together a trivia-inspired board game called BoilerMat. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689737/0/1005585/?x=0…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Shan-…] Jie Shan named Reilly Professor of <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689459/0/1005585/?x=e…> Civil Engineering<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689459/1/1005585/?x=e…> The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 13) ratified the appointment of Jie Shan as the Reilly Professor of Civil Engineering. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689461/0/1005585/?x=f…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/0029e…] Purdue researchers develop faster hazardous<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689462/0/1005585/?x=e…> spill response method<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689462/1/1005585/?x=7…> A research team led by Nusrat Jung, an assistant professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, has developed a new rapid screening method to test for volatile chemicals. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689462/2/1005585/?x=d…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/train…] Panel shares lessons from the chemical disaster in East Palestine, recommend local and national actions<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689463/0/1005585/?x=3…> Listeners from the United States, Canada, and Europe tuned in November 6 to a webinar entitled Lessons Learned from the 2023 East Palestine Chemical Spill and Fires Disaster. The event centered on new discoveries from four rapid response research studies funded by the National Science Foundation. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689463/1/1005585/?x=1…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Habib…] Ayman Habib named ASPRS Fellow<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689464/0/1005585/?x=9…> Ayman Habib, Thomas A. Page Professor of Civil Engineering, has been named a Fellow of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). This is one of the highest professional achievement awards bestowed by ASPRS. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689464/1/1005585/?x=a…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/6b143…] Melba Crawford recognized with Distinguished Alumni Award from The Ohio State University<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689465/0/1005585/?x=1…> Melba Crawford, the Nancy Uridil and Francis Bossu Professor in Civil Engineering, was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Excellence from The Ohio State University during the 2024 College of Engineering Alumni Awards on October 25. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689465/1/1005585/?x=d…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/eng-construction-engineering-management/Luna_…] Luna Lu appointed vice president of Office of<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689738/0/1005585/?x=d…> Industry Partnerships<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689738/1/1005585/?x=c…> Luna Lu, Reilly Professor of Civil Engineering, has been appointed vice president of the Office of Industry Partnerships. Lu, who will report to the senior vice president for partnerships and online with a dotted line to the executive vice president for research, begins this new role Jan. 1, 2025. Click here for more info:<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/47052430/1763825817/103689739/0/1005585/?x=4…> CONNECT WITH US! 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[Cce-all-list] Best for the holidays
by Govindaraju, Rao S 15 Dec '24

15 Dec '24

All: As I travel today to attend conferences and meetings, I wish you all the best for the holidays and the upcoming new year. GS -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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[Cce-all-list] Reminder: Commencement Reception on Sunday, December 15
by Jaimee Barr 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

Greetings, LSCCE Faculty and Staff! This is a reminder to please join us this upcoming Sunday, December 15 between 2:00pm and 4:00pm in G150 to celebrate our 100+ graduating Civil and Construction Engineering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students! No RSVP is required - we're happy to have you stop by as your schedule allows! [cid:image001.png@01DB4B1F.5A8FE250] Kind regards, Jaimee Jaimee Barr she/her Program Administration Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-496-0158 [cid:image002.png@01DB4B1F.5A8FE250]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> myStrengths<https://www.purdue.edu/vpsl/leadership/myStrengths/index.html>: Input, Futuristic, Learner, Responsibility, Intellection -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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[Cce-all-list] Congratulations to Jie Shan!
by Govindaraju, Rao S 13 Dec '24

13 Dec '24

All: I am very pleased to inform you that earlier today Jie Shan was ratified by the Purdue Board of Trustees as the Reilly Professor of Civil Engineering. Please find details at: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2024/Q4/trustees-ratify-faculty-positions-a…. Please join me in congratulating Jie on this wonderful honor. Thanks and best. GS -- Cce-all-list mailing list Cce-all-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/mailman/listinfo/cce-all-list

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Faculty Support Administrative Assistants
by Freeland, Whitney A 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Hello All! We are happy to announce that the Lyles School Admin Team is now fully staffed with the addition of Lucy Dillman and Emma Montes. As a result, the area and responsible individuals are as a follows: 1. Lucy Dillman: Architectural, Geomatics, and Structures Our People - Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering - Purdue University<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/People/ptProfile?resource_id=310065> 2. Bobbie Vance: Hydraulic & Hydrologic and Environmental Our People - Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering - Purdue University<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/People/ptProfile?resource_id=265270> 3. Emma Montes: Geotechnical, Materials, and Transportation (She will appear online shortly.) 4. Cole Stonebraker: Construction These individuals will be responsible for your area relative to: * Travel Expenses * Orders * Desk Assignments & Keys * Printing Requests * Purchasing Cards and Request Forms * Room Reservations * General faculty support as needed Please let me know if you have questions. We look forward to supporting the needs of the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering and look forward to a tremendous 2025! Thank you, Whitney Freeland Administrative Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-494-2256 [cid:image001.png@01DB4CB4.54B08380]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Collection for Bobbie Vance
by Freeland, Whitney A 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Hello, As most of you know, Bobbie broke her leg last Wednesday. We are taking up a collection for flowers, if you are interested in donating. (No pressure.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Also, Betty Burns is retiring after 32 years at HAMP. We are holding a Retirement Party for her this Thursday, December 5th at 2pm in HAMP 1129. Please by stop if you are available! (Refreshments will be served.) We are collecting money for a gift. If you would like to donate, please drop it off at my office, HAMP 1141A. (Also, no pressure.) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Heather has cards for both Bobbie and Betty at her desk, if you would like to sign them. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Whitney Freeland Administrative Manager Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering 550 Stadium Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47906-2057 o: 765-494-2256 [cid:image001.png@01DB458C.6A5A1C70]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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