Dr. Dani Winter Lay

Ecological Engineer | Extension Specialist

[WolfpackNation @NCSUFans]

Wake up WPN, today is the day you’ve waited 41 years for. https://t.co/OBxBsBDCAS

[Indiana 4-H @Indiana4h]

Save the date for a day of STEM fun at the @IndianaMuseum! Compete in the State 4-H Robotics Competition or Invention Convention, or simply visit to learn about these and future 4-H STEM opportunities. See you there!

[Indiana 4-H @Indiana4h]

Calling all 4-H engineers, tinkerers, and coders! You're invited to a statewide 4-H robotics contest on September 9th at the Hamilton County 4-H fairgrounds. Learn more at https://t.co/R94Pen7Umo, and sign your team up before September 1st!

[NC State BAE Wetland @NCState_Wetland]

I am looking for another MS student to work on a WRRI project that will enhance constructed wetland treatment using biochar, aeration, and duckweed.  I would be open to either an August 2023 or January 2024 start. Let me know if you or someone you know are interested!

[PurdueABE @PurdueABE]

Had a good time with #PurdueExtension4H for #4HAcademy! They got to explore Engineering the Environment. They spent the day with #PurdueABE learning #ENRE natural resources eng & #BioEng renewable resources eng. Ended the day with @MyDandies s'mores in solar ovens!

[Jake Hosen (jakehosen.bsky.social) @jakehosen]

Funded graduate position to build prototype open source groundwater flow sensor for USGS. Advised by myself and Keith Cherkauer. Send cover letter, CV, and 3 references. Details: https://t.co/0McuD8PoQh
@PurdueFNR @PurdueABE

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

#ABE205 students worked diligently throughout the semester to develop and refine their projects through a series of workshops and reviews! Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to support the final phase of the project: effectively communicating their findings!

[PurdueABE @PurdueABE]

Our #ABE205 sophomores presented their final projects where student groups analyzed complex datasets relating to challenges in agricultural & biological engineering by developing #researchquestions & using #statisticalanalyses @PurdueAg @PurdueEngineers https://t.co/qoRjLoAPl2

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

Seeing the applications of probability in environmental and natural resource engineering gives students an idea of how #ABE205 course content aligns with their longer-range goals. This long-range utility hopefully helps students see the value in our learning objectives.

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

I am so glad that @wetlandsoil is collaborating with #ABE205 so that our lab exercises can be authentic tasks! Students practiced implementing probability concepts by determining normal precipitation ranges and comparing their results to @wetlandsoil's past findings.

[PurdueABE @PurdueABE]

Our students benefit from the generosity of others. @USACE @wetlandsoil @PurdueAg @PurdueEngineers @PurdueEEE

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

I introduced the role of probability in estimating normal precipitation to support wetland delineations during our lab session. Students then saw more real-life applications of probability theory with @wetlandsoil's discussion of irrigated wetlands and backwater flooding.

[Jake Hosen (jakehosen.bsky.social) @jakehosen]

Masters opportunity studying freshwater mussel health and microbiomes. Position in @PurdueFNR! Degree program begins in Jan '23, but funding is available to join the team starting in November.

[PurdueABE @PurdueABE]

Don't miss the big event! Make sure you stop by today and talk to reps from @ADMupdates, @Cargill, @CNH Industrial, @LillyPad @JohnDeere, and @NathanHedrick6 with PQ Talent! All the info at https://t.co/3zdn5q2SNG

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

Although the focus of the course is data science and computational tools, this exercise is an example of how we are encouraging students to become more strategic and self-regulated learners this semester.

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

I asked ABE 205 students what they struggled with during Lab 1. Most common response: not knowing how to get started on the assignment. This week, I asked students to make tables/graphic organizers during lecture and bring this tool to the associated lab as their starting point.

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

During today's lecture, I asked students to build onto their existing graphic organizers/tables as a reminder that the topics in this course build on another and are not separate entities.

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

We jumped into programming today in ABE 205 with R Bootcamp! Our R Bootcamp introduces data storage and programming basics in R. Students have varying levels of experience with coding, so this session helps get everyone a bit more prepared for the semester. @PurdueABE

[Dr. Dani Winter Lay @ecoengineerDani]

I asked ABE 205 students what topics in ag & bio engineering interested them so that I can incorporate these topics into our in-class activities & examples. I am excited to begin exploring the breadth of ag & bio engineering with them as we learn data science!

[PurdueABE @PurdueABE]

We are so glad you are back! Let's BOILER UP! @LifeAtPurdue @PurdueAg @PurdueEngineers @PurdueEEE

[Mandy Limiac @HandsOnSciABE]

What do you do when prepping for more #engineeringoutreach events? Wash the gravel of course! Has to be clean if it’s going to be included in a filter to help filter sediments out of water samples. @ecoengineerDani @PurdueABE @PurdueWIEP