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Weekly Memo: 05.31.10
by Deborah Starewich 28 May '10

28 May '10

To ensure you receive your BNC Weekly Memo e-mails, please add bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu to your address book. Current issue is at http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html The BNC Monday Memo BNC News week of May 31, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS Landscaping work Beginning Tuesday, June 1, there will be a backhoe working to the east of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, in the area between BNC and BBC. The work hours will be from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We do not expect to experience vibration issues from the work, but please be aware of the activity. If you have interruptions to research as a result of this work, please contact John Weaver jrweaver(a)purdue.edu or Mark Voorhis mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu . Memo: June 7, 2010 Items for next week's memo: June 7, 2010. Please send any items for the next memo to Jeff Goecker by Friday, 06.04.10. Living accommodations? Summer living accommodations? We have international visitors conducting research here this summer who are in need of housing. Please contact Deborah Starewich if you know of any housing. Floor restoration The 1st floor men's restroom will be closed on Wednesday June 9th for floor restoration. Please use the 2nd floor men's restroom and thank you for your understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mary Jo Totten [6-1173] SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS visit nano.purdue.edu and refer to "Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information The International Symposium on Photonics and Optoelectronics (SOPO 2010) Participation Registration is Open / www.scirp.org/conf/sopo2010 June 19-21, 2010 Chengdu, China [ More ] The International Workshop on Automatic Control (IWAC2010) (EI Indexed) http://www.msai2010.org/iwac Nov. 4-6, 2010 Henan, China [ More ] PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS Faculty, staff, and students who have fever or other influenza symptoms should seek medical care. PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO WORK WHILE ILL. Birck Nanotechnology Center staff will be notified of an emergency situation by telephone in the order set out in the BNC’s Phone Tree. BNC faculty members will receive an e-mail message from Monica Allain or Jim Cooper. Members of the Faculty (Professors and Research Professors) are responsible for contacting each of their group members, including graduate students, undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Specific instructions should be conveyed by phone if possible. All graduate students should register for the Purdue University e-mail alert system at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/mail.html . Additional information for pandemic and emergency preparation may be found at www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/faculty and http://www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness Editorial policy set: personal information, i.e., newborn announcements, marriages, etc. [ More ] Submit items for memo of the week of June 7, 2010 by ****12 NOON**** on FRIDAY , 06.04.10, to Jeff Goecker jgoecker(a)purdue.edu Other BNC info: Purdue Home Page BNC Home Page BNC Users Forum Links to Discovery Park Centers Bindley Bioscience Center Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Cyber Center Discovery Learning Research Center Global Sustainability at Purdue: Center for Environment Energy Center Purdue Climate Change Research Center Oncological Sciences Center Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering Sign up to be: Media Expert Community Speaker

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Excavation work at BNC
by Weaver, John R 28 May '10

28 May '10

Beginning Tuesday, June 1, there will be a backhoe working to the east of the Birck Nanotechnology Center, in the area between BNC and BBC. The work hours will be from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We do not expect to experience vibration issues from the work, but please be aware of the activity. If you have interruptions to research as a result of this work, please contact John Weaver jrweaver(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrweaver@purdue.edu> or Mark Voorhis mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mvoorhis@purdue.edu>. Thank you for your understanding during this project. John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Free Food Tonight
by Drew Candebat 27 May '10

27 May '10

Dear Hard Workers and Researchers, Just a friendly reminder that Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council (NSAC) is inviting you to a Birck-wide get together at Buffalo Wild Wings on the Levee tonight starting at 5:30 PM. We'll provide the appetizers!! See you there, Drew Candebat Social and Hospitality Committee Chair NSAC, BNC

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Food, Fun, and Birck Friends - Thursday
by Drew Candebat 21 May '10

21 May '10

Dear Birck Community, We are excited to invite you to join us for an evening of friends, fun, and of course food! Who: You, if you're reading this When: 5:30 PM, Thursday, May 27 Where: Buffalo Wild Wings, 360 Brown Street, WL Why: Free appetizers for you! See you soon, NSAC Committee http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/resources/nsac/index.php http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35510452244

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Weekly Memo 05.24.10
by Deborah Starewich 21 May '10

21 May '10

To ensure you receive your BNC Weekly Memo e-mails, please add bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu to your address book. Current issue is at http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html The BNC Monday Memo BNC News week of May 24, 2010 ANNOUNCEMENTS PURDUE RECYCLES There have been a few questions about the new recycling program that Purdue University has implemented in Birck. Mary Jo Totten adds the following notes for clarification: Purdue recycling program considers the following: RECYCLABLE : Office paper is neutral color, non-glossy, and unbound (paper clips and staples are OK). RECYCLABLE : Mixed recyclables are books/notebooks, cans, cardboard, glossy/bright colored paper, junk mail, magazines, newspapers/ads/inserts, pamphlets/ brochures, plastic. TRASH : is facial tissues, food waste, liquids, restroom paper, snack wrappers, etc. The new blue container in BNC offices are for RECYCLABLE materials only and has two openings. The larger opening is for mixed recyclables, and the smaller opening is for office paper. If you have trash, you must take it to a trash can. There is a trash can located in every conference room. Physical Facilities has also placed a trash can in any office area that has more than five occupants (graduate student offices and suites). If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jo Totten. Carol Handwerker adds: “. . . Purdue saves with this program! Mixed recycling is hauled away at NO cost to Purdue (as opposed to trash for which Purdue pays $35–45/ton for disposal) and recyclers actually pay Purdue for the white/office paper waste. For more details you should check with physical facilities.” Thank you for your participation in this campus wide recycling effort. POSTER PRINTING Poster printer summer schedule has been announced by DP Engagement. [ More ] STORAGE IN BIRCK We do not store any equipment or materials in the Center for outside entities. NOTICE The 1st floor men's restroom will be closed on Wednesday June 9th for floor restoration. Please use the 2nd floor men's restroom and thank you for your understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mary Jo Totten [6-1173] FACULTY NEWS MALAYSIAN RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES Faculty sessions with Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation Come learn about available research opportunities in partnership with Malaysia, and possible funding opportunities and paid research visits to professors, faculty members and research scientists. Date: Friday, May 28 th 2010 Time: 3-6 pm Place: Stewart 214 ABCD Refreshments will be provided GRADUATE STUDENTS FREE PIZZA! Learn about Indo/US joint Networked Centre and the research opportunities available to students. Monday, 05.24.10, 12:00PM, BRK 1001 [ Flier ] S TUDENT L EADERS C ONFERENCE AND R ESEARCH AND P OSTER S YMPOSIUM “EVERYONE OF US IS A LEADER” What is SLC? Student Leaders Conference (SLC) is an annual event to attract students to meet representative from Malaysian agencies, to know about what is going on in Malaysia and what are the opportunities available for the students to pursue in their academic field, career and studies. Open to all graduate students Research and Poster Symposium Students will have the opportunity to showcase their research to government agencies and companies for funding, business opportunity and research collaborations. [ More ] NCN's Electronics from the Bottom Up NCN’s Electronics from the Bottom Up - an innovative educational initiative cosponsored by Intel, NCN, and Purdue University – introduces students to new ways of thinking about electronic devices. New concepts and approaches, emerging from current research on nanoscience, are applied to non-equilibrium problems like nanoscale transistors, energy conversion devices and bio-sensors. The 2010 Summer School will feature lectures and hands on exercises by Prof. Supriyo Datta on the topic: “Nanoelectronic Devices, with an introduction to spintronics.” Additional tutorials on selected topics will be presented by faculty from Purdue University and from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore, India. [ More ] SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/DEMOS visit nano.purdue.edu and refer to "Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information HITACHI DEMO! Thursday, 05.27.10, 1:00-4:00PM, BRK 2290 : Hitachi demos their TM3000 Tabletop SEM. STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO BRING SAMPLES TO VIEW. [ TM3000 Flier ] 2010 International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering (CiSE2010) CALL FOR PAPERS: http://www.ciseng.org/2010 Wuhan, China December 10-12, 2010 [ More ] FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is now accepting proposals for the 2011 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation supports doctoral students through the Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program. [ More ] PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS Faculty, staff, and students who have fever or other influenza symptoms should seek medical care. PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO WORK WHILE ILL. Birck Nanotechnology Center staff will be notified of an emergency situation by telephone in the order set out in the BNC’s Phone Tree. BNC faculty members will receive an e-mail message from Monica Allain or Tim Sands. Members of the Faculty (Professors and Research Professors) are responsible for contacting each of their group members, including graduate students, undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Specific instructions should be conveyed by phone if possible. All graduate students should register for the Purdue University e-mail alert system at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/mail.html . Additional information for pandemic and emergency preparation may be found at www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/faculty and http://www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness Editorial policy set: personal information, i.e., newborn announcements, marriages, etc. [ More ] Submit items for memo of the week of May 31, 2010 by ****12 NOON**** on FRIDAY , 05.28.10, to Deborah Starewich dstarewi(a)purdue.edu Other BNC info: Purdue Home Page BNC Home Page BNC Users Forum Links to Discovery Park Centers Bindley Bioscience Center Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Cyber Center Discovery Learning Research Center Global Sustainability at Purdue: Center for Environment Energy Center Purdue Climate Change Research Center Oncological Sciences Center Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering Sign up to be: Media Expert Community Speaker

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Recycling Program
by Totten, Mary J 20 May '10

20 May '10

Hello Everyone, There have been a few questions about the new recycling program that Purdue University has implemented in Birck. Let me try and clear up a few things, and please come and see us or send us an email if you have any questions. In the new recycling container you can have: Office paper is: Neutral color, Non-glossy, and unbound (paper clips and staples are OK. Mixed recyclables are: Books/notebooks, cans, cardboard, Glossy/bright colored paper, junk mail, magazines, newspapers/ads/inserts, pamphlets/brochures, plastic Trash is......facial tissues, food waste, liquids, restroom paper, snack wrappers The new blue container in your offices are for recyclable materials only and has two opening. The larger opening is for mixed recyclables, and the smaller opening is for office paper. If you have trash, you must take it to a trash can. There is a trash can located in every conference room. Physical Facilities has also placed a trash can in any office area that has more than 5 occupants (graduate student offices and suites). Thank you for your participation in this campus wide recycling effort. Thank you, Mary Jo Totten Building Logistics Coordinator Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University/Discovery Park 1205 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-496-1173

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Recycling at the BNC HAPPENS TOMORROW
by Weaver, John R 17 May '10

17 May '10

Please see the attached e-mail. It will explain the recycling program that will be instituted by PU Physical Facilities at the Birck Nanotechnology Center. Please contact Steve Benner if you have any questions or comments on this program. It will take effect tomorrow, 18 May 2010. John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Recycling at BNC - Changes are coming to you!
by Weaver, John R 14 May '10

14 May '10

Please see the attached e-mail regarding the Purdue campus-wide recycling program. It will be implemented in the BNC next week. Please understand that this program is being instituted throughout the university - it is not just a BNC program. It is sponsored by PU Physical Facilities. For questions or comments, please contact Steve Benner from Buildings and Grounds at Purdue. John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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BRK Going Green on May 18
by Weaver, John R 12 May '10

12 May '10

Per Purdue University Physical Facilities, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will begin the campus-wide recycling program on May 18, 2010. Please see the attached flyer for more information. More details will be sent out later this week. If you have further questions, please contact Steve Benner in Physical Facilities. Thank you for your cooperation, John John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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Birck Nanotechnology Center Preventative Maintenance Complete
by Reger, Ronald K 07 May '10

07 May '10

BNC Research Community, We're pleased to report that the maintenance activity for the BNC has been completed successfully. All scheduled maintenance items are finished including work on the electrical switch gear, exhaust fans, the Toxic Gas Monitoring System, the Ultra Pure Water system, and the process equipment and instruments in the cleanroom and labs. The labs and cleanroom are now open for your research work. Please check CORAL for equipment status and availability. A new version of CORAL has been installed and is running. If you experience any problems, please e-mail coral(a)ecn.purdue.edu. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding during this critical PM period. Best regards, Mark Voorhis Steve Jurss Ron Reger

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