December 2011 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

Happy Holidays
by Reger, Ronald K 24 Dec '11

24 Dec '11

_______________________________________ From: Shakouri, Ali Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 12:23 PM To: bnc-all(a)purdue.edu Subject: Happy Holidays Dear All, I wish you and your family a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year with health and success. I have enjoyed very much getting to know the outstanding faculty, staff and students at the Birck Center and the exciting research projects. I look forward to learn more about your work and see how we can maintain our friendly environment and great resources; and progress even more to have a top nanotechnology center worldwide. In couple of days you will receive a survey. This will help for an assessment report requested by OVPR and Provost as well as for our own Strategic Planning of the the Birck Nanotechnology Center. It will be great if you can participate in the online survey. I will also send an update about some of the changes in the cleanroom operation. We are trying to increase the collaboration between staff, students and faculty. Don't hesitate to drop me an email or stop by my office if you have any suggestions on how we can improve our operation and the collaborative atmosphere. Happy Holidays, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105 Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu

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COMMUNICATION: Harrison Street Roundabout Now Open on the South Side of Campus
by Totten, Mary J 21 Dec '11

21 Dec '11

From: Terry, Rebecca L Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 1:06 PM Subject: COMMUNICATION: Harrison Street Roundabout Now Open on the South Side of Campus Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies (Please distribute) FR: Physical Facilities DA: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 RE: Harrison Street Roundabout Now Open on the South Side of Campus The roundabout at the intersection of Martin Jischke Drive and Harrison Street on the south side of campus is now open. Pedestrians should follow the sidewalks along the outside edge of the roundabout and not cross the center circle island. Bikes should ride on the street, including at the roundabout. Upon completion of the project in the spring 2012, a bike path will be available along the north side of Harrison Street. Roundabouts are small, circular intersections designed for traffic to travel counter-clockwise around a central island at speeds of approximately 15-20 mph. When driving through a roundabout, it's important to remember these tips: * Look to the left and enter the roundabout if traffic is cleared. If there is no traffic in the roundabout, do not stop. * Motorists traveling through roundabouts should keep their vehicle in the same lane from the time they enter until they exit and allow extra room for buses, trucks and vehicles with trailers. * Motorists in the roundabout have the right of way and should not stop for vehicles waiting to enter the roundabout. For additional information on roundabouts, the following resources are available: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/ FHWA roundabouts brochure http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/fhwasa08006/fhwasa08006… Insurance Institute for Highway Safety http://www.iihs.org/research/topics/roundabouts.html Questions regarding the roundabout can be directed to Jim Knapp at 49-43417 or jrknapp(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jrknapp@purdue.edu>.

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IT Workshop Submission Deadline 9 January: IEEE Xplore/EI Compendex/ISI
by ICNC FSKD 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

Dear Colleague, We cordially invite you to submit a paper to the Workshop on Information Technology (WIT 2012), a part of the 9th FSKD conference to be jointly held from 29-31 May 2012, in Chongqing, China. Topics of WIT 2012 include (but are not limited to): Communications and Networking, Automation and Control, Computer applications, Software Engineering, Information Security, etc.. The submission deadline is 9 January 2012. Renowned as the Mountain City, Chongqing is a magnet for visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and numerous attractions. There are many karst caves, hot springs, and gorges in the area. Major tourist spots in and near Chongqing include Dazu Grottoes (rock carvings began in the Tang Dynasty 650 A.D.), Three Gorges, Jinyun Mountain Natural Reserve, Hongya Cave, Shibaozhai, Wulong Karst, etc.. All papers in the conference proceedings will be indexed by both EI Compendex and ISTP as with the past FSKD conferences. Extended versions of selected best papers will appear in an FSKD special issue of Computers & Mathematics with Applications, an SCI-indexed journal. The conference is technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. The registration fee of US-D430 includes proceedings, lunches, dinners, banquet, coffee breaks, and all technical sessions. Please submit your paper online at http://icnc-fskd.cqupt.edu.cn/Submission.htm (During your electronic submission, select “FSKD’12” for Conference and “Information Technology for Knowledge Discovery” for Category). Join us at this major event in beautiful Chongqing !!! Organizing Committee icnc-fskd(a)cqupt.edu.cn P.S.: Kindly forward to your colleagues and students in your school/department. If you wish to unsubscribe, in which case we apologize, please reply with " unsubscribe bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu " in your email subject. Thanks.

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Kentucky Nanotechnology Symposium 2012 - Register Now!
by Jeff Goecker 19 Dec '11

19 Dec '11

March 30-31, 2012 Carroll Knicely Center Bowling Green, KY 42101 You are cordially invited to attend the 1st Annual KY Nanotechnology Symposium, hosted by Western Kentucky University, KY NSF EPSCoR and NanoNet. The conference will be held March 30-31, 2012 at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, KY. Our mission is to bring together micro and nanotechnology researchers within the South and Midwest regions. The symposium is open to all scientists, engineers and students from a wide range of disciplines involved in microtechnology, nanotechnology and advanced materials. The symposium also promises to expand the awareness of core facilities that exist within the region and cultivate new research collaborations. Presentations focused on advanced material synthesis, metrology and characterization, devices, education, and core facilities will highlight the symposium. Please visit our website by clicking here for updates on the schedule and featured speakers. Early Registration Fees (By February 29, 2012): Regular Registration for Professionals: $95 Regular Student Registration: $25 Late Registration Fees (After February 29, 2012): Professional: $110 Students $35 Click herefor registration and abstract submission. For additional information contact Dawn Wientjes dawn.wientjes(a)gmail.com or Dr. Edward Kintzel edward.kintzel(a)wku.edu Please reserve a room at one of the conference hotels by March 1, 2012 To do so, please click here. Edward J. Kintzel, Jr., Ph.D. Director, WKU NOVA Center Assistant Professor Department of Physics and Astronomy Western Kentucky University Ana M Sanchez Galiano Ky nanoNET Coordinator 2210 South Brook St Louisville, KY 40292 Office # (502) 852-1568 Fax # (502) 852-8128 http://kynanonet.org/ Connecting Kentucky’s Micro/Nano Community

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Birck Holiday Reception - Monday Dec. 19th, 2011 at 3:00pm in the Birck Atrium
by Turner, Jaime J 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

REMINDER: You are invited to the annual Birck Holiday reception. When : Monday December 19, 2011 Where: Birck Atrium Time: 3:00PM We will have punch, hot apple cider, and cookies. Please bring any special holiday treat you would like to share with all. I hear there will be a couple special elves joining us at the party:) [cid:image001.gif@01CCB35A.8ECED550]

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FW: Life of a Faculty Entrepreneur - New Course Spring 2012
by Turner, Jaime J 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attached please find a flyer describing a new course that will be offered in Spring 2012 for faculty and graduate students interested in translating research into tangible products. The course will be led by Mike Ladisch, Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Lectures will present case studies of technologies and pathways to commercialization. Guest speakers and networking opportunities will address issues related to the startup process. Course title/number: Life of a Faculty Entrepreneur: Discovery, Development, Translation (ABE 691) Date/time: Thursday evenings from 6-8pm in the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121 For more information about the course, please contact Mike Ladisch at Ladisch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:Ladisch@purdue.edu> or Nathalie Duval-Couetil at natduval(a)purdue.edu<mailto:natduval@purdue.edu>. For registration information, please contact Charlie Armstrong at charlie-armstrong(a)purdue.edu<mailto:charlie-armstrong@purdue.edu>. Nathalie Duval-Couetil, MBA, PhD Associate Professor, Technology, Leadership & Innovation Director, Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Purdue University, 1201 State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 office: 765-494-7068 mobile: 765-337-4687 natduval(a)purdue.edu<mailto:natduval@purdue.edu>

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Holiday Hours for receiving
by Totten, Mary J 16 Dec '11

16 Dec '11

Everyone, The following are holiday hours for shipping and receiving: Thursday December 22 - Packages going out must be in BRK 1220 by 8:00AM. Incoming packages and shipments will be received until 4:30PM. Friday December 23 thru Monday December 26 - Purdue is officially closed. Tuesday December 27 & Wednesday December 28 - Business as usual. BRK 1220 will be open Thursday December 29 - Packages going out must be in BRK 1220 by 8:00AM. Incoming packages and shipments will be received until 4:30PM. Friday December 30 thru Monday January 2 - Purdue is officially closed. Tuesday January 3 - Business as usual. BRK 1220 will be open. Just a reminder: Monday January 16th is Martin Luther King holiday and Purdue will be closed on that day also. 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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Nanotech Abstracts Due, Friday Dec. 16
by Jeff Goecker 15 Dec '11

15 Dec '11

Nanotech 2012 Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Call for Papers - Nanotech 2012 Nanotech Conference & Expo, 2012 June 18-21, 2012 - Santa Clara, CA Don't Miss - Early-bird Abstracts Due: This Friday, December 16, 2011! =>Submit your Abstract Today! Research papers are solicited for both oral and poster presentations. Submit your abstract by Dec. 16th to receive a 10% discount! Featuring over 25 technical symposia along with 3-days of multi-sector corporate partnering programs. Please take a moment to view the growing list of Confirmed Speakers and the Full Technical Symposia listings below: Nanotech Program Tracks: * Fabrication & Characterization * Advanced Materials * Electronics & Microsystems * Medical & Biotech * Energy & Environment * Business & Partnering How to Participate: * Abstract Submission => Submit Today! * Exhibit & Sponsor => Reserve Today! * Innovation Showcase => Reserve Today! Early-bird Abstract Deadline: December 16th Be sure to submit your abstract today. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you in Santa Clara. Nanotech 2012 Team 2011 TechConnect Corporate & Technology Acceleration Partners © Copyright 2011 TechConnect World. All Rights Reserved. Forward email This email was sent to jgoecker(a)purdue.edu by nanotech(a)nsti.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. NSTI | 955 Massachusetts Ave. #313 | Cambridge | MA | 02139

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FW: Decadal Presentation by Provost Sands - 1/27
by Turner, Jaime J 12 Dec '11

12 Dec '11

From: Vibbert, Candiss B. Subject: Provost Sands Provost Sands will make a presentation on Purdue's Decadal Funding Plan on January 27th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in Burton D. Morgan Center, room 121. The presentation is open if other faculty would like to attend so please distribute this information.

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Network issues at Birck today
by Al Mondero 08 Dec '11

08 Dec '11

All- We have received reports from various faculty and staff at Birck in regards to the poor network performance today. I contacted ITaP's ITNS (Networks and Security) department to inform them of this, and late this afternoon I received a reply that the issue was caused from a bridging loop. A full-time engineer at ITNS looked at it, and thinks it should be resolved. I contacted a handful of staff, and received reports that network performance is "improved", but that Outlook still popped up messages that it was still "connecting to exch##.purdue.lcl". If you would, before you leave for the day, please reboot your PC. Hopefully, after a reboot on a more stable network environment, Windows and Outlook will be able to work without the pop-up messages. If you have any questions, and especially if you are still having issues tomorrow after rebooting your PC, please let us know via ECN Trouble Report: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/TroubleReport/ -- ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Al Mondero System Engineer Engineering Computer Network, Purdue University

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