March 2019 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

reminder: Excipient talk and Q&A TODAY 10:30am with Pfanstiehl
by Gray, Jennifer H 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Good morning! Chandra Kelley, Director of Business Development for Pfanstiehl will offer a talk and answer questions about EXCIPIENTS today, Wednesday, March 27 from 10:30-11:30am in Birck 1201. Hope you can come stop by and learn about this critical area of pharmaceutical formulation and manufacturing. Jennifer Gray Communications & Events Coordinator for LyoHUB Purdue University Robert E. Heine Pharmacy Building 575 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2091 Phone: 765-496-1340<tel:765-494-1450> E-mail: gray160(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gray160@purdue.edu> [LyoHUB1] [purduelogo75%] http://www.lyohub.org<http://www.lyohub.org/> follow up on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lyohub

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SEM sample prep area has been moved!
by Xingtao Liu 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Good morning, This is Xingtao Liu, the RA in Birck Electron Microscopy Core. If you are a user of Hitachi S-4800 SEM. please pay attention to the information below: The holders and other sample prep stuff have been moved to SEM room(1235) from sample prep room(1233), you do not need to go to sample prep room for to get prepare your sample any more. The holders and tapes are on the table of SEM room(1235). Please keep it clean and put the holder back after you use any of the stuff. Please do not take away any of the holders without permission. You may have a permanent ban of the access if you have sever misconduct. In addition, please DO NO REUSE GLOVES. If there is anything I can be of help, please let me know. Thanks for your cooperation. Best regards, Xingtao

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Nanodays Birck Family Night
by Turner, Jaime J 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Hi all, Just a reminder that Birck NanoDays Family night will be on Wed. April 3rd from 6-8pm in the Birck Nanotechnology Center. Please bring your kids and enjoy an evening of fun learning! Thanks! Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1027 | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494.3509 | Fax: 765.496.8383 | Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ [https://www.purdue.edu/brand/images/Purdue_University-150_Years_of_Giant_Le…] www.purdue.edu/giantleaps<http://www.purdue.edu/giantleaps>

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Organs-on-a-Chip-Training-Workshop-April-18-19 2019 - 2nd Announcement
by Kwok, Tim 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Dear Fellow Scientists, Recent advances in cell biology, microfabrication and microfluidics have enabled the development of microengineered and controlled models of the functional units of human organs — known as organs-on-a-chip or tissue-chips. The 3D3C workshop on organs-on-a-chip will be offered on April 18 & 19, 2019. The workshop will include a lecture, classroom exercises, demonstrations and hands-on practical, covering the basic setup and modern approaches for the design of organs-on-a-chip. It will encompass aspects of substrates used in organs-on-a-chip, microfluidic systems, culture surface geometry and biosensors. During the lecture portion of the workshop we will also discuss differences between organoids and organs- or tissue-chips. For details, please refer to the attached pamphlet. The workshop is opened for enrollment and the deadline for registration is March 29, 2019. If you are interested, please contact me. Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/f830286a-872…]

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BNC E-news for the week of March 25th
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm - 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am - 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Nanodays volunteers needed!! Participants will have the opportunity to: * Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. * Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. * Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee Parking Changes Please share with building occupants: The next phase of the Discovery Park District development will close the parking lot west of Birck Nanotechnology Center along with the parking spaces on Marshall Drive, on or after March 18, 2019. A few spaces directly west of Birck along the sidewalk will remain open until May. These may be accessed from Gates Rd. off of Nimitz Drive. Please be alert to signage changes that will occur to parking spaces on streets and lots. Adjustments have been made to accommodate for the loss of Purdue permit spaces. Additional A permit spaces have been added to Arnold Drive, directly east of the Purdue Village Administration Building along with additional A and AB permit spaces added to the Discovery Park Lot. Please see attached map for these locations. Questions may be directed to Parking Facilities at (765) 494-9497 or parking(a)purdue.edu<mailto:parking@purdue.edu>

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BNC Fab Forum cancelled today; will return 4/1
by Wirth, Justin C 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Greetings all, Fab Forum is cancelled this week, we'll return next Monday, April 1st. If you have any specific questions or comments you hoped to bring up this week, please email me and we'll be sure to get them on next week's agenda. Fab Forum is held Mondays at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-18 Thanks, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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BNC Fab Forum (with extra coffee) today @ 1PM in the atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Greetings all, this week we'll be discussing Chemical Compatibility of Materials: Where to Start? Stop by to hear the first in a multipart series on chemical compatibility of materials: This week we'll discuss how to perform a basic search for the chemical compatibility of commercially acquired piece of labware. Equipment and administrative updates will precede; open discussion and questions will follow. This week light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Columbian medium roast (2 airpots!) Tea of the week: Peppermint herbal Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-11 Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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BNC Fab Forum (with improved snacks) today @ 1PM in the atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Greetings all, this week we'll be discussing Wafer Cleanliness: Piranha Cleaning. Stop by to hear about how to properly mix a Piranha solution, the chemistry of what's going on, what the effect on your substrate will be, what complexities there are to consider, and whether Nanostrip is equivalent. Equipment and administrative updates will precede; open discussion and questions will follow. This week pastries and light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Peru, medium roast Tea of the week: Herbal blend of hibiscus, orange peel, rose hips, and passion fruit flavors Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. A highlight of last week's topic and open discussion has been posted on the BNCWiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-03-04 Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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Organs-on-a-Chip-Training-Workshop-April-18-19 2019
by Kwok, Tim 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Fellow Scientists, Recent advances in cell biology, microfabrication and microfluidics have enabled the development of microengineered and controlled models of the functional units of human organs — known as organs-on-a-chip or tissue-chips. The 3D3C workshop on organs-on-a-chip will be offered on April 18 & 19, 2019. The workshop will include a lecture, classroom exercises, demonstrations and hands-on practical, covering the basic setup and modern approaches for the design of organs-on-a-chip. It will encompass aspects of substrates used in organs-on-a-chip, microfluidic systems, culture surface geometry and biosensors. During the lecture portion of the workshop we will also discuss differences between organoids and organs- or tissue-chips. For details, please refer to the attached pamphlet. The workshop is opened for enrollment and the deadline for registration is March 29, 2019. If you are interested, please contact me. Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/f830286a-872…]

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BNC E-news for the week of March 11th
by Turner, Jaime J 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events Dr. Raivo Stern Seminar NMR studies of 2D quantum magnets – BaCuSi2O6 and SrCu2(BO3)2<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1954> Monday, March 11th @ 2:00pm in BRK 1001 Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am – 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Nanodays volunteers needed!! Participants will have the opportunity to: · Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. · Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. · Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee Parking Changes Please share with building occupants: The next phase of the Discovery Park District development will close the parking lot west of Birck Nanotechnology Center along with the parking spaces on Marshall Drive, on or after March 18, 2019. A few spaces directly west of Birck along the sidewalk will remain open until May. These may be accessed from Gates Rd. off of Nimitz Drive. Please be alert to signage changes that will occur to parking spaces on streets and lots. Adjustments have been made to accommodate for the loss of Purdue permit spaces. Additional A permit spaces have been added to Arnold Drive, directly east of the Purdue Village Administration Building along with additional A and AB permit spaces added to the Discovery Park Lot. Please see attached map for these locations. Questions may be directed to Parking Facilities at (765) 494-9497 or parking(a)purdue.edu<mailto:parking@purdue.edu>

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