August 2006 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

FW: Limited Submission Competition: NSF Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN) LOI due: September 11, 2006
by Willison, Sheryl L 17 Aug '06

17 Aug '06

Please send email to Dick Schwartz @ schwartz(a)purdue.edu <mailto:schwartz@purdue.edu> if you submit a proposal. ________________________________ From: Stroud, Kristi L [mailto:kstroud@purdue.edu] Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 1:56 PM To: Recipient List Suppressed Subject: FW: Limited Submission Competition: NSF Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN) LOI due: September 11, 2006 Dear All, The National Science Foundation's next deadline for the Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN) program is November 15. This program supports proposals for collaborative research and education in the area of active nanostructures, nanosystems, and the long-term societal change associated with these innovations. The full program announcement may be found at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06595/nsf06595.htm. Please forward this competition announcement to all eligible and interested faculty at your earliest convenience. For this competition, Purdue may submit two Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Teams (NIRT) proposals as lead organization, and two Nanoscale Exploratory Research (NER) proposals as lead organization, with a third NER allowed that addresses "Societal and Educational Issues Associated with Long-term Research Science and Engineering Advances." Internal letters of intent and preproposals (using templates on the website below) should clearly identify the type of proposal being submitted. Internal deadlines are as follows: Monday, September 11: Letters of Intent due to the VPR (OVPRlimited(a)purdue.edu <mailto:OVPRlimited@purdue.edu> ) with copy to the CoE Research Office (attn: kstroud(a)purdue.edu) Monday, October 2: Preproposals due to the VPR (OVPRlimited(a)purdue.edu <mailto:OVPRlimited@purdue.edu> ) with copy to the CoE Research Office (attn: kstroud(a)purdue.edu) Please note: Letters of intent, preproposals, and rankings to the VPR should be e-mailed to OVPRlimited(a)purdue.edu <mailto:OVPRlimited@purdue.edu> . Purdue's recently-revised limited submission policy and template for letters of intent may be found at http://dagon.admin.purdue.edu/cgi-bin/lsid.cgi <http://dagon.admin.purdue.edu/cgi-bin/lsid.cgi> . For any case in which the number of internal letters of intent received is no more than the number of proposals allowed by the sponsor, the OVPR will notify the PI that an internal preproposal will be unnecessary. Kristi Stroud Administrative Assistant Purdue University College of Engineering Office of Research and Entrepreneurship 765-494-2526

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Limited Submission Competition: NSF Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN)
by Willison, Sheryl L 17 Aug '06

17 Aug '06

________________________________ Subject: Limited Submission Competition: NSF Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN) THIS MESSAGE IS BEING SENT ON BEHALF OF CHRISTINE KING: Dear Deans, Department Heads, and Discovery Park and VPR Center Directors, The National Science Foundation's next deadline for the Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN) program is November 15. This program supports proposals for collaborative research and education in the area of active nanostructures, nanosystems, and the long-term societal change associated with these innovations. The full program announcement may be found at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06595/nsf06595.htm. For this competition, Purdue may submit two Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Teams (NIRT) proposals as lead organization, and two Nanoscale Exploratory Research (NER) proposals as lead organization, with a third NER allowed that addresses "Societal and Educational Issues Associated with Long-term Research Science and Engineering Advances." Internal letters of intent and preproposals (using templates on the website below) should clearly identify the type of proposal being submitted. Internal deadlines are as follows: Monday, September 11: Letters of Intent due to the OVPR. Monday, October 2: Preproposals due to the OVPR. Monday, October 9: Preproposal rankings due to the OVPR. Please note: Letters of intent, preproposals, and rankings to the OVPR should be e-mailed to OVPRlimited(a)purdue.edu. Purdue's recently-revised limited submission policy and template for letters of intent may be found at http://dagon.admin.purdue.edu/cgi-bin/lsid.cgi. For any case in which the number of internal letters of intent received is no more than the number of proposals allowed by the sponsor, the OVPR will notify the PI that an internal preproposal will be unnecessary. We appreciate your sharing this information with your faculty. Please let me know if you have questions about the limited submission process or this competition. Cris __________________________________ H. Christine King Director, Research Development Services Office of the Vice President for Research Purdue University 319 Hovde Hall, 610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-6706 Fax: 765-494-8323 E-mail: hcking(a)purdue.edu

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Birck August Newsletter
by Willison, Sheryl L 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

Birck Newsletter for August 2006 Sheryl L. Willison, Secretary Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765)494-3509 Fax: (765) 496-8383 http://www.nano.purdue.edu/ <http://www.nano.purdue.edu/>

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RFP - Water Activated Conglomeration Agent/Technology for Clay Particles
by Willison, Sheryl L 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

________________________________ From: S. Brummet Ph.D. [mailto:rfpreply@ninesigma.com] Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 10:16 AM To: bircknano(a)purdue.edu Subject: RFP - Water Activated Conglomeration Agent/Technology for Clay Particles Please be aware that the deadline to submit Proposal Abstracts for NineSigma RFP 50242-1, "Water Activated Conglomeration Agent/Technology for Clay Particles" is this Friday, August 18, 2006. Please let me know if you are interested in responding but cannot provide a proposal abstract by this date. The RFP and associated documents can be accessed online at http://www.ninesigma.com/mx/50242-1 (or click here <http://www.ninesigma.com/mx/50242-1> to go directly to the web page). If you are interested in submitting a proposal or would like more information, please contact me directly. To receive our newsletter that lists all active projects, register online at http://www.ninesigma.com/registration_form <http://www.ninesigma.com/registration_form> . Sincerely, Shauna Brummet, Ph.D. Vice President, Program Management NineSigma, Inc. 23825 Commerce Park Cleveland, OH 44122 brummet(a)ninesigma.com <mailto:brummet@ninesigma.com> <http://proposal.9sigma.net:81/OT000395MjUy.GIF> This e-mail message is a solicitation to submit a proposal for the Request for Proposal (RFP) described above. There is no cost to you for this service. However, if you wish to no longer receive RFPs - believed to be pertinent to your area of expertise - unsubscribe <mailto:unsubscribe@ninesigma.com?Subject=bircknano@purdue.edu 50242-1> .

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Condensed Matter Seminar
by Willison, Sheryl L 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

-----Original Message----- From: Roberto Colella [mailto:colella@physics.purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 3:41 PM To: Starewich, Deborah S. Subject: Condensed Matter Seminar Dear Madam, Please, advertise this seminar in your area, by posting the announcement in a prominent position. You may also want to circulate this announcement by e/mail. Several people in your area may be interested in Prof. Gupta's seminar. Roberto Colella ****************************** Roberto Colella, Professor of Physics, Purdue University, Physics Department, 525 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2036 U.S.A. Phone: (765) 494-3029 FAX: (765) 494-0706

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Emailing: g_sustainable.htm
by Willison, Sheryl L 16 Aug '06

16 Aug '06

________________________________ From: Clement, Nancy I. Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:33 AM Please look over the criteria for the NCIIA Sustainable Vision Grants. The proposal deadline is October 27. If you need any additional information on the organization or previous grants, please let me know. I have some information available from the conferences. Nancy Nancy Clement Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Interim Director of EPICS Entrepreneurship Initiative Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator 1201 W. 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These exploratory grants will support the creation of new US and international initiatives and will help define transferable and replicable models for effective and sustainable technology entrepreneurship. Sustainable Vision grants will fund innovative educational programs that move ideas to commercialization for the benefit of the environment and people in need. The grants will support enrichment and deepening of ongoing programs by building and strengthening interpersonal and inter-institutional networks, and creating new initiatives within existing programs. Our definition of a successful Sustainable Vision grant project: * Positive economic impact on a targeted population * Growth that is sustainable through internally generated resources * Ongoing partnerships capable of bringing about further change * A documented process that can be replicated in other settings Who may apply? Tenured or tenure-track faculty and staff from NCIIA member institutions may apply on behalf of collaborative teams involving representatives from education and industry. Collaborations with governmental and non-profit organizations are also encouraged. If you are a US university or college, click here <http://www.nciia.org/membership.html> for membership information. What will be funded? Sustainable Vision grants will support programs that apply technology entrepreneurship to address poverty and environmental degradation, and/or meet basic human needs such as clean air and water, nutrition, health care, and shelter. Preferred proposals will: * Build upon existing relationships (e.g. historic exchange programs between the applicant institution and an institution overseas) * Establish measurable educational objectives * Follow a collaborative rather than an aid model * Plan to engage beneficiaries of new technologies in their design and development * Generate entrepreneurial opportunities * Demonstrate sustainability after the end of the grant period * Include documentation of market potential * Examine environmental and social outcomes * Apply technological innovation or innovative use of resources * Show potential global impact * Address the needs of people living in poverty Scope of grants In the program's pilot period, Sustainable Vision grants will range in size from $10,000 to $50,000. The award period will range from twelve to eighteen months. Grant recipients will share their work through a summit-style workshop. Grantees will work with the NCIIA on continuous program evaluation and follow-through, defining and refining an evaluation plan and developing transferable models. Eligible expenses * Faculty time up to $20,000 * Travel expenses related to network development and program plans or attendance at related meetings * Expenses related to early implementation of program, including materials, prototypes and testing * Graduate student support up to $5,000 * Up to 5% institutional overhead How to apply Create an account and login at here <http://www.nciia.org/login> ! Submission deadline is October 27, 2006. Start early! The online application system will require the following: 1. Name of your proposal 2. Name of the institution you represent 3. Names and contact information of team members (full résumés will be required as attachments), including principal investigator and administrative contact. 4. An attached narrative (see description) 5. Other appendices (see requirements) Proposal narrative Your proposal narrative should not exceed twelve pages in length. Please upload it via our online application system, using Microsoft Word, 12-point Times font. We request that you respond to the questions below in the following format: - Title: Name of program, name of institution, principal investigator's name and contact information - Abstract: (150 words or less) A compelling and concise description of your program - Introduction: (1 page) What problem(s) are you addressing? - History and context: (1-3 pages) What have you done so far? What support have you received for your work? What are others doing in the same field? What interesting models will you build upon? - Team: (1-2 pages, or 1 paragraph for each team member) Who is on your team? What does each individual bring to the team? What role will each play? (Note: full CVs will be submitted as attachments) - Work plan and outcomes: (Up to 4 pages) What do you hope to achieve? What changes will the program bring about? What steps are involved? What processes will you follow? How will you communicate among partners? How do you know the program will succeed? Referring to the grant guidelines, also address the following: * How does the program build upon existing relationships? * How does it establish measurable educational objectives? * In what ways does it follow a collaborative model? * What entrepreneurial opportunities are generated? * How does it demonstrate self-sustainability? * How does it demonstrate market potential? * What are the environmental and social outcomes? * How does it apply technological innovation or innovative use of resources? * What is its potential global impact? * How does it address the needs of people living in poverty? - Evaluation and sustainability plan: (2 pages): How will you know if you have succeeded? What are your program's internal measures of success? Referring to the grant guidelines, also address the following: * How will you determine whether your program had a positive economic impact on the target population? How will you tie positive economic outcomes to your program? * How will you measure the program's self-sustainability? * How will you define ongoing partnerships capable of creating further change? * How will you document your process? How will you determine if the process is replicable and transferable? Appendix requirements (maximum of 10) * CVs of participating team members * Documentation of work completed to date * Budget table and any budget justification * Other supporting documents (optional) Submission deadline: October 27, 2006 Address questions to the NCIIA at (413) 587-2172, or email us <mailto:info@nciia.org> . If you have further comments or want more information, please contact us. <http://www.nciia.org/appl_contact.html> © 1997 - 2002 The NCIIA. 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Deborah Starewich surgery
by Willison, Sheryl L 11 Aug '06

11 Aug '06

Deborah will have surgery on Wednesday, August 16. Annie, Sheryl and Kim are collecting money for flowers and will have a card for everyone to sign. If you wish to contribute, please see Kim at the front desk. Thank you, Sheryl L. Willison, Secretary Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765)494-3509 Fax: (765) 496-8383 http://www.nano.purdue.edu/ <http://www.nano.purdue.edu/>

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Town Hall Meeting (8/17/06 @ 1:30 PM, BRK 1001)
by Annie Cheever 11 Aug '06

11 Aug '06

-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Annie Cheever, Area Secretary School of Electrical and Computer Engineering acheever(a)purdue.edu Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 2027 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-1205 Phone: 765-496-8327 Fax: 765-496-6443 ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Cleanroom and Triode
by Dave Lubelski 11 Aug '06

11 Aug '06

The BNC cleanroom is now open for all to use. We appreciate your patience the past day and a half while necessary repairs were made. The Triode is now operational. We are still waiting for the CH4 gas, but all other processes are functional. Dave Lubelski

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Carry In
by Douglas, Kimberly C 11 Aug '06

11 Aug '06

Hi All, We plan to have the BNC Carry-In on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 from 11:30-1:30 in the Atrium. So bring your favorite dish and join us. Just let me know what your planning to birng. Thanks Kim. Here is how you can contact me. Kim Douglas (47053, kdouglas(a)purdue.edu <mailto:kdouglas@purdue.edu> ) with your contribution. Kim Douglas

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