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MONDAY MEMO: 10.29.07
by Deborah Starewich 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

MONDAY MEMO, October 29, 2007 **************** 1. Announcements **************** 1.1: MAKE UP SESSIONS: All-user meetings; Monday, October 29, 6:00PM MRGN 121 and Tuesday, October 30, 6:00PM, MRGN 121. There are a large number of people who missed the all-user meetings for BNC. If you have access key or card to a laboratory or the cleanroom, you were REQUIRED to attend one of these meetings. To assist you in maintaining your access, we have scheduled two makeup sessions. NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY MAKEUP SESSIONS THAT WILL BE OFFERED. Anyone who has not attended an all-user meeting or one of the makeup sessions will have access to the cleanroom and laboratories REVOKED. To restore access privileges, go to nano.purdue.edu (facilities => operations) and download the slide packet OR view the slides on-line with your advisor (see Step 2); Meet with your advisor and go through the slides that were presented; Print the form that is included with these slides; sign the form and have your advisor sign the form; send or give the form to John Weaver (BRK 1025). Your access will be restored as soon as practical after the form is received. PLEASE NOTE: If you have already attended an all-user meeting, or if you do not have access to the labs or cleanroom, you may disregard this message. 1.2: SUPERUSER MEETING, Friday, November 2, 10:00AM; BRK 2001. The first superuser meeting will be concerning the evaporators and sputterers in the Birck Cleanroom. ALL STUDENTS are invited. 1.3: BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING: Friday, 11.02, 3:00PM, BRK 1099. 1.4: LAB SUPPLIES: We are in the final stages of evaluating new gloves for use in the facility. If you would like to volunteer to test and document the dexterity/comfort/robustness of the new gloves before the official supplier is selected, please email Dave Lubelski (lubelski(a)purdue.edu) He will issue you a questionnaire and some sample gloves to use for the next few weeks. 1.5: KUDOS: Sabre Kais has been elected a Fellow of AAAS for ³Outstanding creative contribution to theoretical chemistry, particularly the development of a finite size scaling approach to calculate quantum critical parameters for atomic, molecular and quantum dot systems.² 1.6: PRINTING in Birck using one of the copiers: ECN reports that a document is now in place that describes how to connect to the Canon printers (BRK1022, 3220, 128.210.51.245; BRK2020, 5570, 128.210.51.246; and BRK1220, 5570, 128.210.51.244). Visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/Support/KnowledgeBase/Docs/20051013092900 . Please note, printers at BRK have page accounting turned on, so you must know your access code in order to print via the printers listed above (see secretarial staff for assistance, if you don¹t have a code). 1.7: NanoScienceWorks.org: Purdue and the Birck Center were listed as the ³Featured Institution² October e-newsletter. FEATURED INSTITUTION: Purdue University ³Purdue University is the home of several world-class nanoscience centers and initiatives. Purdue¹s Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue leverages advances in nanoscale science and engineering to addressing societal challenges and opportunities in computing, communications, the environment, security, energy independence, and health. Purdue is also the home of the Network for Computational Nanotechnology, and the online nanoHUB portal, which provides tools for simulations, research, and teaching for K-12 and graduate/undergraduate instructors. In the last year, some 5,700 users have run 220,000+ simulations at nanoHUB.² Learn More <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?nanoscienceworks.org/5bf45b960c/b2a58f2419/b2e9617b 0b/searchterm=purdue> . <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?nanoscienceworks.org/5bf45b960c/b2a58f2419/f76c6894 bc/searchterm=purdue> .. <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?nanoscienceworks.org/5bf45b960c/b2a58f2419/59924831 c5> ****************** 2. Seminars / Classes ****************** 2.1: Monday, October 29, 2:30PM; ECE 317: NCN Seminar: ³Plastic Deformation at Micron and Submicron Scales: A MicroMechanics Simulation Tool tutorial,² by Marisol Koslowski, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University. ABSTRACT: Most people experiences the way objects plastically deform on a macroscopic scale. From a car crash to the bending of a paper clip plastic deformation occurs in the form of a smooth flow as a response of an applied stress. But due to the constant shrinking on the dimensions of mechanical devices -such as micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) and micro electronic interconnects- the notion that plasticity is governed not by a steady flow but by the occurrence of intermittent avalanches of defects moving through the material is gaining increasing attention. To model the deformation of metallic materials at micron and submicron scales a continuum theory of dislocations is derived. We will introduce the MicroMechanics Simulation Tool a dislocation mechanics simulation tool for the prediction of plastic deformation of single crystals. We will show some simulations that show the formation of structures and their influence in macroscopic deformation as for example the dependence on the yield stress on the characteristic size of the sample. BIO: Dr. Marisol Koslowski is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University. Previously she was a Technical Staff Member in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She received her B.S. degree in Physics in 1997 from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina and her M.S in 1999 and her Ph. D. in Aeronautics in 2003 from the California Institute of Technology. Her research interests are the development of theoretical and numerical tools to study the mechanical response of materials and structures, especially at micro- and nano-scales. 2.2: Tuesday, October 30, 1:30PM; MRGN 121: ³International Research and Education Funding Opportunities for Faculty and Students,² by Larry H. Weber, PhD, Office of International Science and Engineering, National Science Foundation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Pankaj Sharma, sharma(a)purdue.edu; 4-9806. 2.3: 2007 Discovery Lecture Series: Global Business Development in Life Sciences, Thursday, November 8, 9:00AM, Ross-Ade Pavilion. 9:00 Session I Kauffman Campuses Initiative, Best Practices Workshop: ³Skills for Business Development,² by Ted Ashburn, Senior Director of Corporate Development, Genzyme Corporation; ³Skills for Successful Entrepreneurs,² by Michael Kurek, Partner, Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC 11:30 Luncheon BioCrossroads Keynote, Starting Regionally, Thinking Globally, Business Development, and the Life Sciences: ³Welcome and Opening,² by Alan Rebar, Sr. Assoc. Vice President for Research, Executive Director, Discovery Park, Purdue University; ³Keynote: Biotech 2007: A Global Transformation,² by G. Steven Burrill, CEO, Burrill and Company, moderated by William Miller, Provost Emeritus, Stanford University; ³Technology Commercialization and Purdue University,² by France A. Córdova 2:30 Panel Session Translating Indiana Ideas into Global Successes, moderated by David Johnson, President and CEO, BioCrossroads: ³Importance of Intellectual Property,² by Ted Ashburn; and ³Considering Global Competition When Developing IP in a Startup Environment,² by Roger Newton, Co-Founder, Esperion Therapeutics, a Division of Pfizer Global Research & Development This event is free and supported by the generosity of the Lilly Endowment and the Kauffman Foundation. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Questions may be directed to: Lori LeRoy, Public Relations and Marketing Director, Biocrossroads, at lleroy(a)biocrossroads.com; or Candiss B. Vibbert, Associate Director for Discovery Park Engagement, at vibbert(a)purdue.edu. Please register today: www.purdue.edu/dp/dls/register.html 2.4: Spring 2008 Course Announcement: ME/CHE 517, ³Micro/Nanoscale Physical Processes,² Professors Gil Lee (ChE) and Steve Wereley (ME); Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:15am Objective: You will learn how physical behavior changes as system size is decreased to the micrometer and nanometer length scales. You will determine when to expect processes to behave differently than at traditional macroscopic length scales and how to use these behavior differences to accomplish innovative tasks at microscopic length scales. This will include the use numerical tools (such as ANSYS and Matlab) to study these systems and predict their behavior. Description: This class will prepare engineers and scientists to address problems they will encounter when studying physical phenomena commonly encountered in Nanotechnology and Micro-Electromechanical Systems. The course will provide the student with the tools to analyze mechanics, dynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, surface phenomena, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer problems at the micrometer scale and below. Atomic force microscopes (AFM), MEMS, and microfluidic systems will be analyzed quantitatively using the ANSYS or equivalent analysis packages. Prerequisites: Students should be of advanced undergraduate or graduate standing; have had experience at the undergraduate level with: statics, dynamics, electricity and magnetism, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer; and be capable of independent work. 2.5: Spring 2008 Course Announcement: ME595W, ³Fundamentals of Particle Image Velocimetry,² Professor Steve Wereley (ME); Tuesdays 12:30PM, ME 204; one-credit hour Particle image velocimetry (PIV) and related techniques such as micro-PIV are quickly becoming the standard tools for measuring fluids and fluid-like materials in motion because of their utility in exploring complex flows such as the microflow around a human red blood cell (below left) and a wavy Taylor vortex (below right). This one credit hour course will expose students to the wide variety of flows and flow parameters that can be measured with this versatile technique. The course will focus on the scientific principles underlying the PIV techniquefluid dynamics, particle dynamics, lasers, optics, imaging, etc.as well as the practical application of these principles to reach an in-depth understanding of the technique including its advantages over competing techniques, its limitations, and its future potential. When finished with the course, students will have attained a level of expertise at which they can analyze a particular flow and determine the optimal parameter space for investigating that flow: algorithm choice, particle size, time between exposures, imaging format, magnification, etc. Students will be exposed to several of the popular commercial particle image velocimetry packages in addition to writing their own basic software. Several advanced topics such as microscopic PIV, stereo PIV, and 3D velocity measurements will be covered. Course grades will be based on approximately weekly assignments and a single final project to be presented orally near the end of the semester. ******************** 3. Birck Visitors ******************** 3.1: Tuesday, October 30, 1:30PM: First-Year Engineering Seminar Students. 3.2: Wednesday, October 31, 10:30AM: CHM115S class tour group; Prof. Chitta Das. 3.3: Thursday, November 1, 4:00PM: Purdue Student Pugwash. 3.4: Friday, November 2, 10:45AM: University of Belgium visitors. 3.5: Friday, November 2, 1:45PM: PULSe Program tour 3.6: Saturday, November 3, 2:00PM: Purdue Collegiate 4-H group. ******************** 4. Funding Opportunities ******************** 4.1: NineSigma Request, RFP# 50591-1, ³Clutch Wear Sensing²; a Fortune 100 company, invites proposals for the design and development of a sensing technology for wear detection in a clutch assembly for automatic transmission systems. The final submission date for Proposal Abstracts is November 16, 2007. More information is available in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document online at http://www.ninesigma.com/mx/50591-1 <http://www.ninesigma.com/mx/50591-1> . If after reviewing the full RFP document you are interested in submitting a proposal or would like more information, please contact Irina Shiyanovskaya (phd(a)ninesigmainc.com) by email and reference RFP# 50591-1 in the subject line. (Birck contact: Yong Chen) ******************** 5. One Purdue ******************** 5.1: Have you begun using One Purdue to place orders? Check with your home departments to be sure that you have been given access to use the SRM system. Purchasing Services is conducting SRM Requisitioner Hands-on Workshops on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning immediately through November 15th. Each workshop is two hours long. The first workshop will be from 8-10 am and the second from 10-12 pm. The workshops will be held in the Business Services Training Room in FREH (located on the first floor behind the reception area). This workshop is intended to aid Requisitioners (that would be anyone interested in placing an order) in ordering through SRM. The first 30 minutes will be a presentation of tips and tricks, including setting default ship-to information, using vendor lists, proper procedures for identifying pricing, and more. The remaining time will be spent entering live orders with the assistance of Purchasing Services staff. Please bring orders to enter during the workshop. All sessions are the same material, you only need to attend one session. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible. To register: go to: www.itap.purdue.edu/training <http://www.itap.purdue.edu/training/ <http://www.itap.purdue.edu/training/> >; click on the header ³OnePurdue² (about three-quarters down the right column); all the showcases and workshops currently available for enrollment will appear; when the you click on ³Register Now,² you will be prompted to log in with your Career Account user ID and password. You will then be asked to verify your name, e-mail address and phone number. Click on the ³Submit² button. Several things will then happen: * Your registration will be confirmed on the screen, including the date, time and training location. * Click on a ³Download² icon to add the event to your Outlook calendar. * An e-mail confirmation will be sent to you. This system maintains an automated waiting list for each class. If a class section is full, you may choose to be added to its waiting list. If registered people cancel, you will automatically be bumped, (in the order of the waiting list) into the vacant seats. You will be sent an e-mail confirmation, so it's important that you cancel your registration if you are unable to attend. 5.2: OnePurdue town halls to address student systems: Faculty and staff are invited to attend a OnePurdue Student System Town Hall meeting to learn how OnePurdue will affect the financial aid, bursar/student accounts, admission, and registrar business processes and systems. The November town halls will be held in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center, on the West Lafayette campus as follows: Nov. 5. 1-3PM and Nov. 15. 10AM-noon. Questions regarding the OnePurdue Town Hall should be sent to Adedayo Adeniyi, OnePurdue Director of Change Management & Communications, at aadeniyi(a)purdue.edu. (http://www.purdue.edu/onepurdue) ******************** 6. Life on the Outside ******************** 6.1: Family increases by one J: John Coy is the proud papa of Abigail Barbara who entered this world on Tuesday, 10.23 at 1:57PM weighing in at 6 lbs and 14 ounces. She¹s a full 19 inches tall. Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/

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All-User Makeup Sessions
by John Weaver 24 Oct '07

24 Oct '07

This is a friendly reminder of the All-User meetings that will be held next week on Monday and Tuesday. If you have laboratory and/or cleanroom access, you are required to attend one of the All-User meetings. These meetings include right-to-know (RTK) chemical hazard training, and having an RTK update is required by law. That is one reason why all laboratory and/or cleanroom users must attend an all-user meeting or be locked out of the laboratory and/or cleanroom. These make-up sessions will be held on: Monday, 29 October 2007 and Tuesday, 30 October 2007 6:00 - 7:30 PM Morgan 121 NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY MAKEUP SESSIONS THAT WILL BE OFFERED. Anyone who has not attended an all-user meeting or one of the makeup sessions will have access to the cleanroom and laboratories revoked. To restore access privileges: 1. Go to nano.purdue.edu (facilities => operations) and download the slide packet OR view the slides on-line with your advisor (see Step 2). 2. Meet with your advisor and go through the slides that were presented 3. Print the attached form. Sign the form and have your advisor sign the form. 4. Send or give the form to John Weaver (BRK 1025). Your access will be restored as soon as practical after the form is received. PLEASE NOTE: If you have already attended an all-user meeting, or if you do not have access to the labs or cleanroom, you may disregard this message. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our facility a safe and pleasant place to work. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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John and Jen Coy have a baby girl
by John Weaver 23 Oct '07

23 Oct '07

I am very happy to announce that JOHN AND JEN COY now have a baby girl, Abigail Barbara Coy. The ABC initials were intentional! She was born at 1:57 PM this afternoon, weighs in at 6 pounds 10 ounces, and is 19 inches tall. Abigail is very healthy, and is now napping after her first meal. Jen is also doing very well, and we are hoping that this event puts an end to John's accidents :-) Congratulations to John and Jen! John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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WEEKLY MEMO: Monday, October 22
by Deborah Starewich 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/

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Makeup Sessions for All-User Meeting
by John Weaver 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

There are a large number of people who missed the all-user meetings for BNC. If you have access - key or card - to a laboratory or the cleanroom, you were REQUIRED to attend one of these meetings. To assist you in maintaining your access, we have scheduled two makeup sessions. These sessions will be held on: Monday, 29 October 2007 and Tuesday, 30 October 2007 6:00 - 7:30 PM Morgan 121 NOTE THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY MAKEUP SESSIONS THAT WILL BE OFFERED. Anyone who has not attended an all-user meeting or one of the makeup sessions will have access to the cleanroom and laboratories revoked. To restore access privileges: 1. Go to nano.purdue.edu (facilities => operations) and download the slide packet OR view the slides on-line with your advisor (see Step 2). 2. Meet with your advisor and go through the slides that were presented 3. Print the attached form. Sign the form and have your advisor sign the form. 4. Send or give the form to John Weaver (BRK 1025). Your access will be restored as soon as practical after the form is received. PLEASE NOTE: If you have already attended an all-user meeting, or if you do not have access to the labs or cleanroom, you may disregard this message. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our facility a safe and pleasant place to work. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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West Laboratory Wing Reopened
by Jennifer Monahan 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

The West Laboratory Wing (1200 & 2200-series laboratories) have reopened. All repair work on the chemical-exhaust fans is complete & all hoods have reopened. Thanks for you patience during this repair. -- BNC Staff ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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MONDAY MEMO
by Deborah Starewich 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

MONDAY MEMO, October 15, 2007 **************** 1. Announcements **************** 1.1: BNC Mandatory User Meetings: Monday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Oct. 16 2007; 6:00-7:30PM; MRGN 121. Attendance at one of these meetings is required access to the BNC laboratories and cleanroom will be revoked for those not in attendance. 1.2: No keys will be checked out this week. MaryJo Totten will be on vacation Oct. 15 through Oct. 19. Part-time staff will be covering for MaryJo. They will be handling all mail and packages as usual. 1.3: The West Laboratory Wing (1200-series laboratories) will be shut down on Thursday, 18 October 2007, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the repair of a chemical-exhaust fan. All hoods, both acid and solvent, will be closed during the shutdown. It is critical that all chemicals be covered or removed from the hoods no later than 8:00 AM Thursday morning. No operations may take place in the hoods during that time. **************** 2. Seminars **************** 2.1: Tuesday, October 16, 4:00PM, Biochemistry Seminar, "Targeting cell division for cancer therapy," by Xiang S. Ye, Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, WSLR 116 2.2: Tuesday, October 16, 4:30PM, Bioinformatics Seminar, "Mapping and Modeling the Arabidopsis Ionome,² by Ivan Baxter, Discovery Park, Purdue University, ME 161 2.3: Tuesday, October 16, 6:00-8:00PM, Network for Computational Nanotechnology Lecture, ³Crash Course: Putting Your Work Online at nanoHUB.org," by Michael McLennan, senior research scientist, IT discovery resources, Purdue University, MRGN 129 2.4: Wednesday, October 17, 4:00PM, Biology Seminar, Eric Hunter, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Emory University, ³Genetic bottlenecks and subsequent diversification following heterosexual transmission of HIV-1 in African couples,² LILY G126 2.5: Wednesday, October 17, 12:30PM, Ecolunch Seminar, "BAC-based physical mapping and physical characterization of the channel catfish genome," by Peng Xu, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, LILY G-416 2.6: Wednesday, October 17, 1:30PM, Structural Biology Seminar, "Predicting protein function from sequence: theory and applications,² by Troy Hawkins, Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, LILY 1-117 2.7: Wednesday, October 17, 3:30PM, Botany Seminar: "A twisted story: Epigenetic regulation of TWD1 (TWISTED DWARF 1) expression in Arabidopsis,² by Burkhard Shulz. Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, WSLR 116 2.8: Thursday, October 18, 10:30AM, ³Energy Systems Engineering: Making It Happen,² by Sandro Macchietto, Professor of Process Systems Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College, London, MRGN 121. Abstract: Providing plentiful and secure future energy supplies for both developed and developing countries, while addressing the environmental impact of energy production and use, is one of the key challenges facing our generation. Many of the solutions lie at the intersection of diverse technologies to meet multiple needs. The interplay between energy resources, supply and demand, transformation technologies, economics and policy are extremely complex and require a multidisciplinary, whole systems approach. With reference to practical examples, the presentation will consider how the methods and approach of Process Systems Engineering can help in addressing energy problems at various levels: from the improvement of energy efficiency in traditional processes, such as distillation, to the development of novel energy production devices and processes such as biofuels, fuel cells and carbon capture processes, to the analysis of whole energy distribution networks and supply chains. The talk will also discuss how a large, research-oriented university can help tackle such a daunting challenge, and present some of the recent developments at Imperial College in this direction, in particular the Energy Futures Lab, a college-wide research initiative involving the faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences and the Business School, and a new Masters course in Sustainable Energy Systems. BIO: Dr. Macchietto is a Professor of Process Systems Engineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London and a Director of its cross-faculty Energy Futures Lab. His research interests include the application of mathematical methods to process design, control and operation, and the development of model-based experiment design techniques for rapid model development and validation. More recently, he has become interested in the use of systems methods for the analysis, development and optimisation of sustainable energy systems, with particular applications in the biofuels area. Interested in exploring the relation between people and research environment to generate sparks, he has promoted the creation of innovative mechanisms for fast track research, such as a successful Process Concept Studio, and interfaces between academia and industry. He co-founded and was a director of the interdisciplinary Centre for Process Systems Engineering, of Process Systems Enterprise Ltd, one of the first Imperal College spinouts and has been a driving force behind the formation of the Energy Futures Lab. Dr. Macchietto is a Member of the Court of Imperial College (Engineering), a member of the Advisory Board of ENSIACET (Institut National Politechnique) in Toulouse, France, a Director of the Asia Pacific Technology Network, and a frequently invited speaker on technology and R&D policy. He was made a Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic by its President in 2004 and is a winner of the 2007 MacRoberts Award, the top award for Innovation of the Royal Academy of Engineering. 2.9: Friday, October 19, 1:30-2:30PM, ³Developing Viral Vectors for Clinical Gene Therapy,² by Kenneth Cornetta, MD. ABSTRACT: Vector based on murine leukemia viruses were the first viral vectors used in clinical gene therapy. Efficacy and safety concerns have led to the exploration of vectors based on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus as an alternative. This seminar will discuss the experience of the Indiana University Vector Production Facility, which has certified over 30 clinical grade retroviral products and produced the first lentiviral product used to treat genetic disease. The evolution and ongoing challenges for human gene therapy, including the bioengineering challenges required to generate a safe and effective product, will be discussed. BIO: Kenneth Cornetta, M.D. is the Joe C. Christian Professor and Chair, Dept. of Medical and Molecular Genetics, IU School of Medicine. Prior to assuming the chair position, Dr. Cornetta served as the director of Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation at IU. He directs the IU Vector Production Facility, which has certified retroviral and lentiviral vectors for Phase I/II clinical trials for a variety of NIH funded programs. The laboratory continues to explore optimal vector constructs and production methods. 2.10: Friday, October 19, 3:30 refreshments; 3:45 seminar, ³Engineering at the nanometer scale: Is it a new material or a new device?² by Gerhard Klimeck, MSEE B012. ABSTRACT: At the nanometer scale the concepts of device and material meet and a new device is really a new material and vice versa. While atomistic device representation is novel to device physicists who typically deal in effective mass models, the concept of finite devices that are not infinitely periodic is novel in the semiconductor materials modeling community. NEMO 3-D bridges the gap and enables electronic structure simulations of quantum dots, quantum wells, nanowires, and impurities. Electronic structure simulations of systems 52 million atoms have been demonstrated. To truly have impact on the research, experimental and educational efforts of the community, relevant tools must be put into the hands of experimentalists and educators. NEMO 3-D can engage both educators and advanced researchers, utilizing a single open source code. An educational version has been released on nanoHUB.org. Over 646 users ran over 4,800 simulations in the quantum dot lab in the past 12 months. nanoHUB.org is operated by the Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN). 26,100 users gained information on the nanoHUB in the 12 months leading to Sept. 2007. Over 5,900 users have launched over 226,000 simulations. This seminar will overview NEMO 3D simulation capabilities and its deployment on the nanoHUB as well as an overview of the nanoHUB impact on the community. SHORT BIO: Gerhard Klimeck is the Technical Director of the Network for Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University and a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering since Dec. 2003. He was the Technical Group Supervisor of the High Performance Computing Group and continues to hold his Principal member position at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on a part time faculty basis. His research interest is in the modeling of nanoelectronic devices, parallel cluster computing, and genetic algorithms. Gerhard led the development of the Nanoelectronic Modeling tool (NEMO 3-D) for multimillion atom simulations which has demonstrated parallel scaling to 8,192 CPUs. Previously he was a member of technical staff at the Central Research Lab of Texas Instruments where he served as manager and principal architect of the Nanoelectronic Modeling (NEMO 1-D) program, which has demonstrated to scale to 23,000 CPUs. Dr. Klimeck received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Purdue University and his German electrical engineering degree (summa cum laude) in 1990 from Ruhr-University Bochum. Dr. Klimeck's work is documented in over 170 peer-reviewed publications and over 290 conference presentations. He is a senior member of IEEE and member of APS, HKN and TBP. 2.11: Monday, October 22, 10:30 coffee; 10:40 Seminar, ³A Merging of Materials & Device Perspectives through Fabrication & Assembly: GaN Microdisks & Bio-Templated Photovoltaic Materials,² by Elaine Harberer, Postdoctoral Fellow, California NanoSystems Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara; MRGN 121 ABSTRACT: Today, two strategies exist for electronic and optoelectronic device fabrication: a top-down approach and a bottom-up approach. The top-down paradigm is based on conventional microfabrication techniques developed over decades by the Si-based integrated circuits industry. These well-established, precision processes create devices by alternately building up and carving away material. Conversely, the bottom-up paradigm typically uses nanoscale building blocks which self-assemble, usually hierarchically, into larger scale structures, mimicking assembly in the natural world. Together these two approaches have the capability to realize specific material properties and device requirements at the both the nano- and micro- meter scale. These methods are most effective when leveraging an expertise in both materials properties and device design. As examples, the development of a GaN-based microdisk laser and low-cost bio-templated photovoltaic materials will be discussed. The microdisk is a simple, circular optical cavity which is ideal for studying lasing phenomena in a material system such as GaN in which high quality in-plane and vertical epitaxial mirror formation is frustrated by hetero-epitaxial growth and lattice mismatch induced strain. However, the undercut geometry necessary to create the mushroom-shaped cavity typical of microdisks is non-trivial in the III-nitride material system because of its generally chemically inert nature and polarization. In order to fabricate the device using bandgap-selective photoelectrochemical etching, a complete understanding of material growth limitations, internal polarization fields, and band structure was required. >From the device perspective, practical photovoltaic materials must both efficiently absorb the solar spectrum and effectively separate and collect the photogenerated carriers. This is a challenging task for even well-studied conventional semiconductor materials. However, if the additional constraint of economical or low-cost manufacturing is applied, very few material choices currently exist. In order to address these device requirements, a two-component bio-templated nanoscale system was designed to modify macroscopic materials properties. Two types of M13 clones, each with a specific function, are used to form photovoltaic films with CdSe serving as the photo-active material and Au acting to enhance film conductivity. As shown through these examples, when combined with insights from both device and materials perspectives, top-down and bottom-up paradigms jointly provide potentially limitless opportunities for novel, multifunctional materials and devices. BIO: Elaine Haberer is currently a postdoctoral fellow in the California NanoSystems Institute at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She received both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in materials science from MIT, and her Ph.D. degree, also in materials science, from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Haberer¹s current research interests include novel microfabrication and bio-templating techniques for the development of multifunctional materials and devices. 2.12: 2007 Discovery Lecture Series: Global Business Development in Life Sciences, Thursday, November 8, 9:00AM, Ross-Ade Pavilion. 9:00 Session I Kauffman Campuses Initiative, Best Practices Workshop: ³Skills for Business Development,² by Ted Ashburn, Senior Director of Corporate Development, Genzyme Corporation; ³Skills for Successful Entrepreneurs,² by Michael Kurek, Partner, Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC 11:30 Luncheon BioCrossroads Keynote, Starting Regionally, Thinking Globally, Business Development, and the Life Sciences: ³Welcome and Opening,² by Alan Rebar, Sr. Assoc. Vice President for Research, Executive Director, Discovery Park, Purdue University; ³Keynote: Biotech 2007: A Global Transformation,² by G. Steven Burrill, CEO, Burrill and Company, moderated by William Miller, Provost Emeritus, Stanford University; ³Technology Commercialization and Purdue University,² by France A. Córdova 2:30 Panel Session Translating Indiana Ideas into Global Successes, moderated by David Johnson, President and CEO, BioCrossroads: ³Importance of Intellectual Property,² by Ted Ashburn; and ³Considering Global Competition When Developing IP in a Startup Environment,² by Roger Newton, Co-Founder, Esperion Therapeutics, a Division of Pfizer Global Research & Development This event is free and supported by the generosity of the Lilly Endowment and the Kauffman Foundation. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Questions may be directed to: Lori LeRoy, Public Relations and Marketing Director, Biocrossroads, at lleroy(a)biocrossroads.com; or Candiss B. Vibbert, Associate Director for Discovery Park Engagement, at vibbert(a)purdue.edu Please register today: www.purdue.edu/dp/dls/register.html ******************** 3. Funding Opportunities ******************** 3.1: Showalter Trust Grant Competition: Details are available at http://www.purdue.edu/research/vpr/funding/showalter.shtml. Pre-proposals and rankings must be SENT TO Tim Sands by Friday, October 19, 2007. [please note change in directions here.] 3.2: A new NSF initiative, Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI), may be of interest/relevance to your and/or your colleagues research. (CDI) is planned as a five-year initiative. Chuck Bouldin (cbouldin(a)nsf.gov, 703-292-4920) is the DMR coordinator for this activity. (http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/cdi <http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/cdi> ) 3.3: Graduate Fellowship OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) Program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing. Fellows also participate in research at a DOE laboratory. Benefits include $32,400 yearly stipend; payment of all tuition and fees; workstation purchase assistance; yearly conferences; $1,000 yearly academic allowance; and fellowship is renewable up to four years. For application materials and more information on the DOE CSGF Program, visit www.krellinst.org/csgf. Application materials may be downloaded from the Krell Institute website at https://krellinst.org/csgf/application. Applications must be received by January 16, 2008. ******************** 4. Birck Visitors ******************** 4.1: Thursday, October 18, 10:15AM: Lafayette Adult Resource Academy, 40 people 4.2: Friday, October 19, 10:05AM: Andrea Zoller 4.3: Friday, October 19, 1:30PM: Technical Assistance Program Advisory Council 4.4: Friday, October 19, 2:50PM: PU Student Leaders 4.5: Friday, October 19, 3:00 5:00PM: Fall Preview Days, self-guided tours of perspective undergraduate students and their parents **************** 5. Discovery Park **************** 5.1: Homecoming 2007! Discovery Park Engagement is proud to represent Discovery Park at Homecoming 2007 for the Family Friendly Celebration on the Mall, but we need your help to make it a success! Our goal this year is to represent Discovery Park as a whole with interactive games, activities, videos, and glow in the dark footballs for giveaways. Purdue will be playing against Northwestern on Saturday, October 27th, with kickoff scheduled at 12pm at Ross-Ade Stadium. We will need to represent our tent on the Purdue Mall from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. We are inviting everyone, including Ambassadors and students, from Discovery Park to stop by our tent and volunteer your time for a quick 20 minutes to talk with Alumni, friends, and family about the cool things Discovery Park is doing to transform their world! We will have Boiler Bucks available for you to grab a snack, and will make sure you are off to the game in plenty of time to cheer on our Boilers!! I am also requesting a few volunteers to help setup and teardown. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Valerie Lawless at lawlessv(a)purdue.edu, or call her at 4-3662, and indicate what time frame you would like to represent Discovery Park. If you do not wish to be a volunteer, but would like to stop by our tent and say hello, I have attached the link where you may find all the information for Purdue¹s Homecoming 2007 and where our tent will be located. http://www.purdue.edu/events/homecoming/ <http://www.purdue.edu/events/homecoming/> Boiler Up! for a great Purdue Homecoming 2007! ***************** 6. Life on the Outside ***************** 6.1: Good news from Placidus Amama a baby girl joined their family on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:01AM; both mother and baby are healthy. The little girl shares two similarities with Bepeh, Placidus¹ son: both kids came three weeks early and both weighed 3.01kg at birth. Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/

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West Lab Wing Shutdown Thursday 9 AM
by John Weaver 15 Oct '07

15 Oct '07

The West Laboratory Wing (1200-series laboratories) will be shut down on Thursday, 18 October 2007, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the repair of a chemical-exhaust fan. All hoods, both acid and solvent, will be closed during the shutdown. It is critical that all chemicals be covered or removed from the hoods no later than 8:00 AM Thursday morning. No operations may take place in the hoods during that time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this unforeseen maintenance activity. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Copier on 2nd floor not functioning
by Annette M Cheever 10 Oct '07

10 Oct '07

The copier on the 2nd floor is not functioning properly. The service man has been called. Please use the other copiers in the building until this is resolved. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you, Annie Cheever, Area Secretary Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-8327 Fax: (765) 496-6443 acheever(a)purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu

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Keys for next week
by Totten, Mary J 09 Oct '07

09 Oct '07

Hello Everyone, This is to let you know that next week we will not be checking out keys. I will be on vacation October 15-19 and there will be a small part time staff covering for me. They will be handling all mail and packages as usual. If you are needing to check out a key, please see me before Friday at 4:00PM. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Thank you ahead of time for your patience and understanding. Respectfully, Mary Jo Totten Building Logistics Birck Nanotechnology Center Discovery Park/Purdue University (765) 496-1173

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