January 2017 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

BNC Seminars (Monday Jan 30, 11am; Friday Feb 3, 11am and 2pm)
by Shakouri, Ali 29 Jan '17

29 Jan '17

Dear All, I encourage you to attend the following seminars (see the abstracts below): · Development of Electrochemical Tools for Preventive Care Using Paper, Microfluidic and Spectroscopy o Prof. Frédérique Deiss from IUPUI o Monday Jan. 30th, 11am; Birck 1001 · Development of Iontronics (ionic liquid electrolytes for novel field effect devices) o Dr. Shimpei Ono, Researcher at CRIEPI, Japan and Institute Neel, France o Friday February 3rd, 11am; Birck 1001 · Recent Advances in 4H-SiC Crystal Growth and Defect Control for High-Performance Power Devices (giving also a brief overview of CRIEPI) o Dr. Hidekazu Tsuchida, Deputy Associate Vice President, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI), Japan o Friday February 3rd, 2pm; Birck 1001 Best regards, Ali ************************************ Development of Electrochemical Tools for Preventive Care Using Paper, Microfluidic and Spectroscopy Prof. Frédérique Deiss IUPUI Monday, January 30th at 11:00 am Birck 1001 Abstract: High-technology was critical to push progress in diagnostics, monitoring of patients, drug discovery and biological and chemical analysis. The past decades also saw a large effort towards low-cost diagnostics tools for point-of-care (POC) due the cost, maintenance and infrastructure associated with it preventing a global access to those hi-tech tools. Paper is available everywhere and although we use it less and less at home or in the office with the all-electronic era, paper can be an interesting substrate for scientists. Light-weight, versatile, flexible and globally available, paper is a good candidate for portable, low-cost and simple platforms that permit efficient and convenient analysis at the POC. Electrolytes imbalances measured in blood or sweat are also useful for health assessment as well as nutrition quality control. Ion-selective electrodes (ISE) usually utilized can be fragile, costly, and subject to biofouling. We are generating micronutrients sensing platforms based on voltammetric solid-state ion-sensing, using potassium as first target. A particular appeal of this analytical method is its high potential for miniaturization. We will develop ion-sensing nano-electrodes permitting quantification of ionic analytes at specific locations typically unreachable with ISE such as in between cells in a 3D culture. We are also developing paper-based devices for easy in-field collection and detection of anions such as chlorate and bromate. They are used in explosives, pesticides, weed killers and thus can also be harmful when present at high concentrations in drinking water. Paper can also support culture of bacteria. By combining culture capabilities and electrochemistry, we are generating electrochemical paper-based devices for the culture and detection of bacteria. To quantify bacteria with high sensitivity and without pre-concentration by culture, we are designing a reverse electrochemiluminescent (ECL) assay, where bacteria confined in small droplets will decrease the amount of electrochemically generated light. In parallel to demonstrating the ECL detection of bacteria, sub-team of our group work on the design and fabrication of microfluidic generator of droplets out of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). In our interdisciplinary research group, we combine Electrochemistry with other area of Chemistry-Physics, Materials and Biology to generate innovative bioanalytical tools. Our objective is to improve public and global health through better diagnostics and preventive testing Bio: Frédérique Deiss was born in North-East of France and moved to Bordeaux (South-West of France) for her Engineering degree in Chemistry and Physics from the National Engineering school of Chemistry and Physics of Bordeaux, in 2006. She received her PhD in Chemistry-Physics in 2009, from the University of Bordeaux, working on opto-electrochemical biosensors using optical fibers with Professor Neso Sojic. During her PhD, she was also a visiting scholar at Tufts University, Boston and in the Italian Universities of Venice and Padova. Frédérique held a postdoctoral position at Harvard University with George Whitesides and then at the University of Alberta, Edmonton in Canada until joining IUPUI. She started as an assistant professor in the department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology of IUPUI in August 2015. Her group develops bioanalytical tools (assays, devices, ...) to help improve preventive care using in particular electrochemistry. ************** Development of Iontronics Dr. Shimpei ONO Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan Institute Neel, University of Grenoble Alps and CNRS, France Friday, February 3rd at 11:00 am; Birck 1001 Abstract: Electric field control of charge carrier density has long been a key technology to tune the physical properties of condensed matter, exploring the modern semiconductor industry. One of the big challenges is to increase the maximum attainable carrier density, however it is limited by the quality of gate dielectrics. In this talk, I’m going to show the new technique to modulate carrier density making use of ionic liquid electrolytes. With electrolyte gating, we can modulate up to 10^15/cm2 of carrier density at the interface which is 2 orders of magnitude larger than conventional gate dielectrics and demonstrate that we can indeed control metal-to-insulator and ferromagnetic-paramagnetic transition by electric-field effect doping. I also will show our recent progress using ionic liquid electrolytes. *************** Recent Advances in 4H-SiC Crystal Growth and Defect Control for High-Performance Power Devices Dr. Hidekazu Tsuchida Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm Birck 1001 Abstract: After brief introduction of CRIEPI and the research topics in Electronic Materials Sector of Materials Science Research Laboratory, our recent achievements in 4H-SiC crystal growth and defect imaging and control techniques will be shown. The topics will include fast CVD bulk growth, large-diameter epitaxial growth, high-resolution or 3D imaging of extended defects and control of point and extended defects, toward high-throughput production of high-quality 4H-SiC wafers and realizing high-voltage and low-loss power devices. Bio: Hidekazu Tsuchida, Dr., Deputy Associate Vice President, Sector Leader, Electronic Materials, Materials Science Research Laboratory, CRIEPI. Entered CRIEPI in 1992 and started SiC crystal growth and characterization in 1994 toward realizing next generation power devices for high-voltage power transmission and distribution. Recent research interests include fast 4H-SiC bulk growth by high-temperature CVD, large-diameter thick epitaxial growth and defect control for high-quality crystals and high-performance devices. Since 2016, chief secretary of Advanced Power Semiconductor Division of Japanese Applied Physics Society. ************************************

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BNC E-news for the week of January 30th
by Anthrop, Heather L 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

AFM Upgrades Leybold Pump Time NanoDays Volunteers Needed Poster Printing Seminars AFM Upgrades A user suggested that Birck acquire a new AFM with photoconductive mode. We will put this on our equipment roadmap for future purchase consideration, thanks for the input. Leybold Pump Time A user noted that Leybold e-beam evaporator pump time is becoming longer to the point of causing standard run times to exceed the normal 4-hour window. We will check maintenance, do a cryo-pump regeneration, and get the pump time back in order. In the meantime please send notification to Kenny if runs exceed 4 hours and we will adjust the billings accordingly. NanoDays Volunteers Needed NanoDays will be held the evening of April 5, and during the days of April 6 & 7. Many volunteers are needed! Please see Justin Wirth, Sean Rinehart, or Joon Park from the engineering staff to sign up to participate and inspire young minds to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!! Poster Printing [http://www.clipartkid.com/images/248/would-enormously-appreciate-if-you-wou…] The Discovery Park Poster Lab is now located in MANN, room 116. Please share the attached Spring 2017 Poster Lab Hours and Guidelines with your faculty, staff and students. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Maria Maria Longoria-Littleton Engagement Operations Manager Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship | Room 120D | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494-0015 | Mobile: 765.430.7176 | Email: mlongori(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlongori@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ Seminars Dr. Frederique Deiss Monday, January 30th at 11:00 am Birck 1001 Development of Electrochemical Tools for pReventive Care Using Paper, Microfluidic and Spectroscopy For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2240 Dr. Shimpei ONO Friday, Febuary 3rd at 11:00 am Birck 1001 Development of Iontronics For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2232#<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2232%23> Dr. Hidekazu Tsuchida Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm Birck 1001 Recent Advances in 4H-SiC Crystal Growth and Defect Control for High-Performance Power Devices For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2233

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BNC E-news for the week of January 30th
by Anthrop, Heather L 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

AFM Upgrades Leybold Pump Time NanoDays Volunteers Needed Poster Printing Seminars AFM Upgrades A user suggested that Birck acquire a new AFM with photoconductive mode. We will put this on our equipment roadmap for future purchase consideration, thanks for the input. Leybold Pump Time A user noted that Leybold e-beam evaporator pump time is becoming longer to the point of causing standard run times to exceed the normal 4-hour window. We will check maintenance, do a cryo-pump regeneration, and get the pump time back in order. In the meantime please send notification to Kenny if runs exceed 4 hours and we will adjust the billings accordingly. NanoDays Volunteers Needed NanoDays will be held the evening of April 5, and during the days of April 6 & 7. Many volunteers are needed! Please see Justin Wirth, Sean Rinehart, or Joon Park from the engineering staff to sign up to participate and inspire young minds to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!! Poster Printing [http://www.clipartkid.com/images/248/would-enormously-appreciate-if-you-wou…] The Discovery Park Poster Lab is now located in MANN, room 116. Please share the attached Spring 2017 Poster Lab Hours and Guidelines with your faculty, staff and students. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Maria Maria Longoria-Littleton Engagement Operations Manager Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship | Room 120D | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494-0015 | Mobile: 765.430.7176 | Email: mlongori(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlongori@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ Seminars Dr. Frederique Deiss Monday, January 30th at 11:00 am Birck 1001 Development of Electrochemical Tools for pReventive Care Using Paper, Microfluidic and Spectroscopy For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2240 Dr. Shimpei ONO Friday, Febuary 3rd at 11:00 am Birck 1001 Development of Iontronics For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2232#<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2232%23> Dr. Hidekazu Tsuchida Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm Birck 1001 Recent Advances in 4H-SiC Crystal Growth and Defect Control for High-Performance Power Devices For more information, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2233

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3D3C Newsletter - December 2016
by Kwok, Tim 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

Dear All, Below please find the seventh issue of the newsletter of the 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility of the Birck Nanotechnology Center. The newsletter is also available online (https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news) The four sections in the newsletter are: 3D at Purdue – this section highlights 3D cell culture-based research activity at Purdue 3D in focus – this section presents the current work on a specific 3D cell culture model or technique 3D in publications – this section brings a collection of recent publications on 3D cell culture 3D in meetings – this section includes a list of upcoming meetings related to 3D cell culture The newsletter will be available every two months. If you do not wish to receive the 3D3C newsletter in the future, please reply “cancel” to unsubscribe. Please contact me if you have questions. Yours Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/3e8e050f-67f…] Volume 7, December 2016 [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/10f15e72-d4d…] 3D at Purdue 3D in Focus 3D in Publications 3D in Meetings 3D at Purdue Engineered Tissues Using Electrohydrodynamic Based 3D Printing The tumor microenvironment is a complex, multicomponent system that drives cancer cell processes such as proliferation, senescence, and metastasis. However, the roles of individual components of the tumor microenvironment can be difficult to evaluate. Factors such as the type and conformation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, the spatial patterning of cells, and the mechanical properties of the local tissue environment all contribute to driving the transition of cancer cells from a proliferative state into a more invasive (metastatic) phenotype. The Solorio lab is currently utilizing a 3D polymer fiber writing system that allows for the fabrication of hyper-porous polymer scaffolds with patterned fiber architectures. These structures consist of only 3% solid polymer material, and can be used to support complex networks of ECM proteins. The scaffolds maintain mechanical integrity under tensile and compressive forces from cells or convective fluid flow, and can be modified to provide surface functionality as well as control over mechanical properties. The low polymer mass minimizes interference of the scaffold with interactions between the cells and ECM proteins, while enhancing the mass transport of oxygen and nutrients. Utilizing a dynamic coating technique, protein fibrillogenesis is achieved within the open area of the polymeric constructs, resulting in a 3D network of ECM fibrils that fills the free volume of the scaffold. This dynamic coating technique has been used to create scaffolds with collagen, laminin, and fibronectin networks. These modular engineered microenvironments can be seeded with a variety of cell types, enabling investigation of cell-cell or cell-matrix interactions. As such, key elements of the native cancer microenvironment can be replicated. Furthermore, we have demonstrated the successful culture of primary human metastatic breast cancer cells obtained from clinical samples of pleural effusions and ascites, providing a potential avenue for chemotherapeutic drug screening as part of precision medicine strategies. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/4d320c02-8d6…] Figure 1: Scaffolds are coated with fibronectin fibrils, filling the free volume of the scaffold (fibronectin green). Cells can then be seeded onto the scaffold and allowed to proliferate to create 3D engineered tissue (actin red, nucleus blue). Luis Solorio Assistant Professor Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Selected Publications: 1. Xie F, Deng X, Kratzer D, Cheng K, Friedmann C, Qi S, Solorio L, Lahann J. Backbone-degradable polymers prepared by chemical vapor deposition, Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2017, 56: 203 –207 2. Solorio L, Exner AA. Effect of the subcutaneous environment on phase sensitive in situ forming implant drug release, degradation, and microstructure. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015; 104(12): 4322-28. 3. Solorio L, Perera RH, Wu H, Gangolli M, Silverman E, Hernandez C, Peiris PM, Broome, AM, Exner AA. Nanobubble ultrasound contrast agents for enhanced delivery of thermal sensitizer to tumors undergoing radiofrequency ablation. Pharmaceutical Research, 2014; 31(6): 1407-17. 4. Patel RB*, Solorio L*, Wu H, Krupka T, Exner AA. Effect of injection site on in situ implant formation and drug release in vivo. Co-first author, Journal of Controlled Release, 2010 Nov 1;147(3): 350-8. ________________________________ 3D in Focus Microfluidic devices and spatial confinement - Does fluid volume matter for cell differentiation? Microfluidics-based cultures of cells, such as hepatocytes, are being developed as platforms for toxicology and tissue engineering applications in which cells need to be properly differentiated. For convenience, like to achieve high-throughput, cell cultures might not include a complete 3D environment (e.g., multiple layers of cells in the liver), and might only recapitulate the minimal structural and functional unit of the tissue, which renders the maintenance of differentiation more difficult. The microfluidics-based devices are popular because they permit the study of a very small population of cells and the precise control of the composition and continuous perfusion flow pattern of the medium bathing the cells. It is known that the medium flow is necessary to maintain the differentiation status of cells. However, in the device, the cells are arbitrarily cultured in a small volume of medium to minimize the use of reagents and fit in the microfluidic system; yet, we do not understand the impact of fluid volume on differentiation and what would happen if the fluid circulation were not an option for certain experiments. The objective of the article highlighted in this newsletter was to investigate the spatial confinement (i.e., small volume) effect on cellular differentiation, a usually less studied aspect of the tissue microenvironment. Featured article: Haque A, Gheibi P, Gao Y, Foster E, Son KJ, You J, Stybayeva G, Patel D, Revzin A. Cell biology is different in small volumes: endogenous signals shape phenotype of primary hepatocytes cultured in microfluidic channels. Sci Rep. 2016 Sep 29; 6:33980. doi: 10.1038/srep33980. 3D3C overview of the article: Primary rat hepatocytes were cultured on collagen I coated low-volume microfluidic channels; the microchamber was 1 μl in volume. Instead of continuous perfusion, the medium inside the microchambers was changed every 48 hours to allow time to witness the spatial confinement effect. The authors showed that hepatocytes cultured in the microchambers retained a differentiated hepatic phenotype for 21 days. The differentiation phenotype was illustrated by the presence of cellular polarity, high levels of E-cadherin and albumin synthesis. The levels of E-cadherin expression, albumin synthesis, and cellular polarity were impaired when the local volume in the microchambers was increased from 1 μl to 30 μl. Likewise, cells cultured in standard 12-well plates under identical conditions (same surface coating, seeding density and medium composition), but with a large amount of medium per well, were dedifferentiated after seven days. Therefore, spatial confinement in microfluidic devices, in addition to or in place of medium flow, is able to maintain the differentiation status of cells for a long period of time. The authors further showed that the differentiated phenotype was maintained at least by accumulation of hepato-inductive growth factors, such as hepatocyte growth factor, and reduction in hepato-disruptive growth factors, such as transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, in the microchambers. According to the authors, spatial confinement, even though it has not been seen as an option, may be an important alternative in microfluidic devices to maintain the normal function of cells when continuous flow is not possible. As it seems that spatial confinement in microchambers will help maintain the differentiation of cells, we are wondering if spatial confinement is also an important factor in vivo. We should keep in mind that the design of microfluidic devices ought to recapitulate as much as possible the conditions under which cells are in tissues. Hence, the volume of fluid or movement should mimic what exists in the tissue microenvironment. This step is currently difficult to implement because the spatial characteristics of the fluid surrounding individual cells or groups of cells in a given tissue is rarely known. The analysis of spatial confinement in real tissue is an element of the next frontier to help improve 3D cell culture devices. ________________________________ 3D in Publications Recent publications on 3D culture (please click to access the list on our web page https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility) Review<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#reviews> The research articles and reviews are arranged in the following categories: Scaffold free/Scaffold Organ/Tissue/Cell Others Spheroids<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#spheroids> Organoid<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#organoid> Scaffold<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#scaffold> Hydrogel<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#hydrogel> Matrix<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#matrix> Microfluidics<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#microfluidic> Microfabrication<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#microfabrication> Bone<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#bone> Bone Marrow<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#bonemarrow> Breast<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#breast> Colon<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#colon> Heart<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#heart> Liver<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#liver> Lung<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#lung> Muscle<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#muscle> Nerve<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#nerve> Prostate<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#prostate> Endothelial cells<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#endothelialcells> Fibroblast<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#fibroblast> Stem Cells<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#stemcells> Stromal Cells<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#stromalcells> Cancer/Tumor<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#cancer> Screening<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#screening> 3D bioprinting<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#3dbioprinting> Imaging<https://nanohub.org/groups/3d3cfacility/news#imaging> ________________________________ 3D in Meetings SPIE BiOS 2017 - Part of SPIE Photonics West 2017 Date: 28th January to 2nd February 2017 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Website: http://spie.org/SPIE-BiOS-conference Contact person: Customer Service BiOS 2017, part of SPIE Photonics West 2017, is the world’s largest biomedical optics and biophotonics conference. Topics range from biomedical optics, photonic diagnostic and therapeutic tools and systems, nano/biophotonics, and more! Organized by: SPIE - The international society for optics and photonics Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 18th July 2016 3D Cell Culture 2017 Date: 22nd to 23rd February 2017 Location: London, United Kingdom Website: https://go.evvnt.com/69495-0 Contact person: Honey de Gracia Organized by: SMi Group Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 21st February 2017 Keystone Symposia - Engineered Cells and Tissues as Platforms for Discovery and Therapy Date: 9th to12th March 2017 Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Website: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/17K1 Contact: Phone: 1 800-253-0685; Email: info(a)keystonesymposia.org<mailto:info@keystonesymposia.org> Organized by: Keystone Symposium

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Dr. Frederique Deiss Seminar - Monday, Jan. 30th at 11:00am in BRK 1001
by Turner, Jaime J 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

[cid:image001.png@01D278A1.B669CAE0] Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> Phone: 765-494-3509

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NSAC Discovery Park Blood Drive
by Totten, Mary J 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

Dear all, NSAC is organizing a blood donation drive for Discovery Park together with the Indiana Blood Center on 26th January, 2017. The venue is MRGN 129 from 11:30-4:30pm. Participants will receive a voucher of $10 from Noodles&Co. Link to sign-up is in the attached flyer. Also further details are presented below: [http://www.indianablood.org/PublishingImages/Madi%20Adams.png]<https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/111885> Birck Nanotechnology Ctr/NSAC Blood Drive Thursday, January 26th 11:30 am - 4:30 pm MORGAN HALL - MRGN Room 129 Help FILL Indiana's blood supply AND your belly - participants will receive a $10 voucher from Noodles & Co! Click here to sign up!<https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/111885> Eligibility The donation process takes less than an hour. It is recommended that donors have a light snack before donating. Most people are eligible to donate. There are very few causes for deferral and very few medications that are not acceptable. Not sure if you are eligible to donate? Email Eligibility<mailto:eligibility@indianablood.org?subject=re:%20Eligibility%20for%20Birck%20Technology%20Ctr/NSAC%20Blood%20Drive>. Indiana Blood Center must see 550 individuals each and every day to ensure hospital patients near and far have more tomorrows and brighter futures. More questions? Feel free to contact: Jennifer Bean(jbean(a)indianablood.org<mailto:jbean@indianablood.org?subject=re:%20Birck%20Technology%20Ctr/NSAC%20Blood%20Drive>). Jennifer Bean | Blood Program Consultant [jbean@indianablood.org]jbean@indianablood.org<mailto:jbean@indianablood.org> 317.432.6741 Indiana Blood Center 3450 N Meridian St. | Indianapolis, IN 46208 Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Business Office remodel
by Anthrop, Heather L 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

The Birck Business Office 1014 will be closed Thursday, January 26th at 3PM through Friday, January 27th at 5PM for remodeling. Credit cards will be available on an emergency basis in BRK 1012. The Business Office employees will be periodically checking emails and orders entered in ARIBA. They will resume normal business on Monday, January 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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NSAC Discovery Park Blood Drive
by Aveek Dutta 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

Dear all, NSAC is organizing a blood donation drive for Discovery Park together with the Indiana Blood Center on 26th January, 2017. The venue is MRGN 129 from 11:30-4:30pm. Participants will receive a voucher of $10 from Noodles&Co. Link to sign-up is in the attached flyer. Also further details are presented below: [http://www.indianablood.org/PublishingImages/Madi%20Adams.png]<https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/111885> Birck Nanotechnology Ctr/NSAC Blood Drive Thursday, January 26th 11:30 am - 4:30 pm MORGAN HALL - MRGN Room 129 Help FILL Indiana's blood supply AND your belly - participants will receive a $10 voucher from Noodles & Co! Click here to sign up!<https://www.donorpoint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/111885> Eligibility The donation process takes less than an hour. It is recommended that donors have a light snack before donating. Most people are eligible to donate. There are very few causes for deferral and very few medications that are not acceptable. Not sure if you are eligible to donate? Email Eligibility<mailto:eligibility@indianablood.org?subject=re:%20Eligibility%20for%20Birck%20Technology%20Ctr/NSAC%20Blood%20Drive>. Indiana Blood Center must see 550 individuals each and every day to ensure hospital patients near and far have more tomorrows and brighter futures. More questions? Feel free to contact: Jennifer Bean(jbean(a)indianablood.org<mailto:jbean@indianablood.org?subject=re:%20Birck%20Technology%20Ctr/NSAC%20Blood%20Drive>). Jennifer Bean | Blood Program Consultant [jbean@indianablood.org]jbean@indianablood.org 317.432.6741 Indiana Blood Center 3450 N Meridian St. | Indianapolis, IN 46208 Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Elevator
by Anthrop, Heather L 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

The main elevator is currently down and will be until at least 1 pm. Please use the stairs or the elevator on the west side of the building. Thank you, Heather L Anthrop Secretary V Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494 - 7053

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BNC e-news for the week of January 23rd
by Anthrop, Heather L 20 Jan '17

20 Jan '17

ALL USER MAKE-UP SESSION MA6/BA6 Field Service is Complete OBSOLETE OFFICE EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATOR ALL USER MAKE-UP SESSION A make-up session will be on Jan 26th at 3:00-4:00pm in Birck 1001. If you are unable to attend see Mary Jo in Birck 1220. MA6/BA6 Field Service is Complete Service on the MA6/BA6 was completed this week by Suss field service. Repairs to the bond aligner mechanism and fixture has resulted with normal bond alignment for both fusion and anodic bonder processes. New recipes have been created to bond align anodic recipes Silicon / Silicon / Spacer recipe (1), Silicon / Glass / Spacer recipe (2), and fusion recipe Silicon / Silicon / Spacer removed recipe (3). Service on the Sb6e bonder was also completed this week. The chamber pressure gauge has also been repaired and chamber pressure now reads normal. No appreciable leak back was observed. The chamber can now pump to base pressure of 5e-5mbar in 5 minutes or less. If interested in using the BA6 option for bond alignment, please request bond alignment training on the MA6 using the ILabs application. Training for the Sb6e wafer bonder is also available through ILabs. Please see Mike Courtney for training or if you have questions. OBSOLETE OFFICE EQUIPMENT Everyone, I have noticed a collection of old electronics in your offices. If it something that you're done using, please bring it to my office BRK 1220 and we can make sure they are properly disposed of. This also includes old refrigerators and microwaves. I want to keep your office and labs as uncluttered as I can. Thanks :) Thank you, Mary Jo Totten Birck Nanotechnology Center REFRIGERATOR On Friday January 27 the refrigerator will be cleared out of anything that looks outdated or bad. I do not save the containers unless there is a name on it. If you have questions or concerns do let me know. Thanks for helping Birck stay clean. Nancy blackn(a)purdue.edu<mailto:blackn@purdue.edu> Rm 2287

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