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Birck Access, Critical research support
by Shakouri, Ali 26 Mar '20

26 Mar '20

Dear Birck Research Community, In compliance with the Governor’s stay-at-home order, and EVPRP’s memo to continue only critical research during this pandemic quarantine period, this evening, effective 12 midnight, the Birck Nanotechnology Center is moving into LIMITED ACCESS. All toxic gases were shut off yesterday. We will stock supplies tomorrow Friday 3/27. After that the mail room will be shut down and we won't receive packages. We are also implementing additional restrictions so that most of the Birck staff members can work remotely from home and only critical research will be allowed in our facility. All critical research need to fill up the form on the EVPRP website AND email Birck leadership as explained in my message on Wednesday morning. Here are some additional details: * For those who are doing critical research, if any additional laboratory supplies are needed, you need to order it directly since staff will not automatically re-stock supplies. Package delivery is through MMDC (see below). * In general, staff members will not be available for training or equipment repair. If something is urgently needed for critical research, please let Ron Reger (rreger(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rreger@purdue.edu>) know. Please remember that we may not be able to support all activities. * The critical research personnel in the building should continue to practice strict physical distancing and frequent hand sanitation. * There is NO planned power outage so equipment can remain powered on in an idle mode. If it is possible to shut down equipment safely, it is recommended. It is always possible to have campus power outage beyond our control. * Building access will be very restricted with only critical researchers and building staff having card-swipe access through the front door only. * Periodic walk-throughs will be performed by selected staff members in order to watch our critical building and equipment systems. * Bulk gas deliveries, including liquid nitrogen, will continue and staff members will refill LN2 dewars on a periodic basis. For dewar fills please email Steve Jurss (sejurss(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sejurss@purdue.edu>) * Critical package deliveries during the shut-down should be coordinated by the receiving research team through Purdue MMDC (Materials Management & Distribution Center) or directly with the shipping company. I hope everybody is staying healthy and well. Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times. Please address questions to Mark, Ron and others in the leadership. Best regards, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu>

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Email about Birck Operations
by Shakouri, Ali 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

Dear All, I sent an email about BNC Operations this morning (around 5am) and Jaime resent it around 7am. This has important information about ramp-down of non-critical research activities at Birck as well as support of critical research. If you haven’t received this email, please check your spambox (under Cisco Quarantine). Otherwise, please send an email to Jaime and she can forward the details. Best regards, Ali

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Hazardous Gases have been turned off
by Jurss, Stephen E 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

All, As of this morning all hazardous gases (Ammonia, Hydrogen, Boron Trichloride, Chlorine, Silane, Dichlorosilane, Hydrogen chloride, methane, hydrogen sulfide, Krypton Fluorine). We will notify the facility users when the gases are brought back online. Stephen Birck Safety Office

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Birck operations during critical research support
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

Sent on behalf of Ali Shakouri Dear All, Governor’s announcement and EVPRP’s follow up email on Monday highlighted that only critical research should continue starting from Wednesday 3/25 until the governor’s order is rescinded, currently scheduled for April 7. The message below from EVPRP gives the definition of critical research and explains ramp-down procedures. Here are some additional details about Birck related issues: * Starting from later this morning (Wednesday), we will shut down all toxic, flammable, and hazardous gases. This is similar to our operation during the winter break with the exception that we can only support critical research activities approved by EVPRP. * If anybody is planning to do critical research, you need to fill up the appropriate form<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP website AND email Birck leadership so that we can evaluate facility and staff needs. So far I have received request from one group for COVID-19 sensor work. * In your email to Birck, please identify everything needed: access to specific labs, name and email of researchers who need access, necessary consumable and chemicals and how often, shipping/receiving needs, hazardous waste disposal, etc. * User who need to access the facility for critical research should follow strict guidelines for physical distancing and safety and hygiene practices. * We ask that non-critical research is ramped down at the latest by Thursday 3/26 at 12 midnight. Please go over the Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Check List<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP site (see the forms on the right hand side). This will allow our support staff to do walk throughs and inspect the facility on Friday. * No consumables, supplies or equipment will be ordered for non-critical research activities * After Friday, there will be no receiving of packages at Birck. If you are expecting a package that may arrive after Friday, you need to contact the supplier to delay or cancel shipment. Packages in transient will be held at Purdue’s Materials Management Distribution Center https://www.purdue.edu/materials/. Other packages send by express carriers e.g. Fed Ex & DHL may be held at their local depot. Please check into package pickup requirements at each of the shipping locations on ID requirements for package pickup. * For more information (including shipment and receiving of materials for critical research), please contact Mary Jo Totten (tottenm(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tottenm@purdue.edu>) and Mark Voorhis (mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mvoorhis@purdue.edu>). * Liquid nitrogen deliveries to our bulk tank will continue, and specific staff members will periodically fill dewars for small uses. * Staff members will periodically walk through the building to check on critical equipment and facilities. Staff will be working from home as much as possible as we would like to minimize their exposure. * After the ramp-down of non critical research on Thursday, access to Birck will be limited to ONLY essential personnel, those with approved critical research or critical machines that require regular check-in during stand by (e.g. MBEs). The restricted access will be through the north east (main) entrance to the building. Please do not open exterior doors to allow unauthorized personnel into the center. Zhihong, Sunil and I are indebted to Mark, Ron, Steve and our dedicated building and engineering staff who are making sure that our critical infrastructure is well maintained and users for critical projects can work in a safe environment. Thanks also to Sam Peana and NSAC who have great initiatives (e.g. virtual activities for students) which is so important in these unprecedented times. COVID 19 situation is evolving very quickly. We will be in touch if there are any changes and before April 7 to give an update about our operation. I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe. Please let Zhihong, Sunil and I know if you have any suggestions or comments. Best regards, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu> Begin forwarded message: From: purdueresearch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purdueresearch@purdue.edu> Subject: Critical Research update from EVPRP Date: March 24, 2020 at 9:25:00 PM EDT To: ashakour(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ashakour@purdue.edu> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83628777/0/124711/?b44ed…> ________________________________ [purdue logo] ________________________________ March 24, 2020 The Purdue Research Community: We appreciate your dedication to advancing Purdue’s research mission in a safe and responsible way during this unprecedented time, including transitioning to remote work whenever possible. Thank you for your efforts! Yesterday, Governor Holcomb’s office released an executive order for Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order provides an exception for “[e]ducational institutions . . . for purposes of . . . performing critical research or performing essential functions,” provided that social distancing practices continue to be followed. The order is in effect from March 25 until April 7. Research performed on the Purdue campus and at our locations across the state must comply with the Governor’s order. This means that laboratories should safely and responsibly ramp-down noncritical research in a manner that allows for all of our research activities to quickly ramp back up when restrictions are lifted. When current social distancing (6 ft) and density (1 person per 120 sq. ft.) can be maintained, critical research and support functions in campus laboratories, agriculture centers, and field sites are defined as follows: Critical Research * Work that is directly related to preventing, containing, or treating COVID-19. * Work that is directly related to national security. * Work that if discontinued would pose a safety hazard. * Laboratory or field work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Longitudinal or seasonal work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Clinical trials or human subject research that if discontinued would result in significant negative impact on patient care or human health. * Seasonally dependent agricultural research that would have critical implications for human and animal health as well as food security. Support Functions * Research administration, regulatory, and support functions that are required by law. * Work that maintains critical animal populations. * Work that maintains critical plant populations, cell lines, and other living organisms. * Work that maintains critical samples, materials, and reagents. * Work that maintains critical equipment in facilities and labs, whether operational or in stand-by mode. * Work necessary to ramp-down noncritical research after March 25. To continue these critical research activities in Purdue campus laboratories, agriculture centers, or field sites after March 25, principal investigators or facility/site directors should complete a brief online Critical On-Campus Research Continuity Information Form available on the Purdue COVID-19 Research website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83579050/0/124711/?x=079…>. All personnel should follow previously announced guidance on social distancing/safety hygiene practices, human subjects and animal research, use of proper lab and safety equipment, and use of buddy system in labs with hazardous materials. Additionally, researchers and staff who are sick, have returned from travel outside of the state, or have concerns over their personal health and safety should not come to campus. Research and support functions that fall outside of this definition should be safely and responsibly ramped-down using the Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Checklist by March 27. Removing university chemicals, materials, equipment, or animals to recreate experimental laboratories at off-site locations is not permitted. Sign templates that should be completed and posted on all laboratory doors are also available on the website. During this time, we strongly encourage you to continue all possible research and scholarly activities remotely. This includes work such as data analysis, writing projects, literature reviews, or online learning (coding, statistics, etc.). Be sure that group members are well equipped to work remotely (VPN, Duo, etc.), and that special accommodations and approvals are obtained for use of proprietary or protected data and computing resources. Purdue and Indiana University are issuing similar research guidance at this time. It is our hope that this consistency will help to support our researchers who are collaborating across our universities, including critical research that is addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Please know that we are here to support you. Our sponsored programs, regulatory affairs, program development, and many other teams have remote plans in place and remain operational. Feel free to contact us by e-mail with questions or concerns. Sincerely, Theresa Mayer Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships Jay Akridge Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs ________________________________ Research-related information Research-related information is located on the Covid-19 website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83579050/1/124711/?x=ed8…> for the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships. Please check the website frequently for updates. ________________________________ Campus-wide information You can find the most recent campus-wide guidance on COVID-19 on Purdue's dedicated website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83387379/0/124711/?x=c1b…>. Please check the website frequently for updates. ________________________________ You are receiving this email as a member of the Purdue University research community. 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Fw: Birck operations during critical research support
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

Sent of behalf of Ali Shakouri Dear All, Governor’s announcement and EVPRP’s follow up email on Monday highlighted that only critical research should continue starting from Wednesday 3/25 until the governor’s order is rescinded, currently scheduled for April 7. The message below from EVPRP gives the definition of critical research and explains ramp-down procedures. Here are some additional details about Birck related issues: * Starting from later this morning (Wednesday), we will shut down all toxic, flammable, and hazardous gases. This is similar to our operation during the winter break with the exception that we can only support critical research activities approved by EVPRP. * If anybody is planning to do critical research, you need to fill up the appropriate form<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP website AND email Birck leadership so that we can evaluate facility and staff needs. So far I have received request from one group for COVID-19 sensor work. * In your email to Birck, please identify everything needed: access to specific labs, name and email of researchers who need access, necessary consumable and chemicals and how often, shipping/receiving needs, hazardous waste disposal, etc. * User who need to access the facility for critical research should follow strict guidelines for physical distancing and safety and hygiene practices. * We ask that non-critical research is ramped down at the latest by Thursday 3/26 at 12 midnight. Please go over the Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Check List<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP site (see the forms on the right hand side). This will allow our support staff to do walk throughs and inspect the facility on Friday. * No consumables, supplies or equipment will be ordered for non-critical research activities * After Friday, there will be no receiving of packages at Birck. If you are expecting a package that may arrive after Friday, you need to contact the supplier to delay or cancel shipment. Packages in transient will be held at Purdue’s Materials Management Distribution Center https://www.purdue.edu/materials/. Other packages send by express carriers e.g. Fed Ex & DHL may be held at their local depot. Please check into package pickup requirements at each of the shipping locations on ID requirements for package pickup. * For more information (including shipment and receiving of materials for critical research), please contact Mary Jo Totten (tottenm(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tottenm@purdue.edu>) and Mark Voorhis (mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mvoorhis@purdue.edu>). * Liquid nitrogen deliveries to our bulk tank will continue, and specific staff members will periodically fill dewars for small uses. * Staff members will periodically walk through the building to check on critical equipment and facilities. Staff will be working from home as much as possible as we would like to minimize their exposure. * After the ramp-down of non critical research on Thursday, access to Birck will be limited to ONLY essential personnel, those with approved critical research or critical machines that require regular check-in during stand by (e.g. MBEs). The restricted access will be through the north east (main) entrance to the building. Please do not open exterior doors to allow unauthorized personnel into the center. Zhihong, Sunil and I are indebted to Mark, Ron, Steve and our dedicated building and engineering staff who are making sure that our critical infrastructure is well maintained and users for critical projects can work in a safe environment. Thanks also to Sam Peana and NSAC who have great initiatives (e.g. virtual activities for students) which is so important in these unprecedented times. COVID 19 situation is evolving very quickly. We will be in touch if there are any changes and before April 7 to give an update about our operation. I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe. Please let Zhihong, Sunil and I know if you have any suggestions or comments. Best regards, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu> Begin forwarded message: From: purdueresearch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purdueresearch@purdue.edu> Subject: Critical Research update from EVPRP Date: March 24, 2020 at 9:25:00 PM EDT To: ashakour(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ashakour@purdue.edu> <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/tracking/FilterClick.aspx?m=1558914122&outmail…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83628777/0/124711/?b44ed…> ________________________________ [purdue logo] ________________________________ March 24, 2020 The Purdue Research Community: We appreciate your dedication to advancing Purdue’s research mission in a safe and responsible way during this unprecedented time, including transitioning to remote work whenever possible. Thank you for your efforts! Yesterday, Governor Holcomb’s office released an executive order for Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order provides an exception for “[e]ducational institutions . . . for purposes of . . . performing critical research or performing essential functions,” provided that social distancing practices continue to be followed. The order is in effect from March 25 until April 7. Research performed on the Purdue campus and at our locations across the state must comply with the Governor’s order. This means that laboratories should safely and responsibly ramp-down noncritical research in a manner that allows for all of our research activities to quickly ramp back up when restrictions are lifted. When current social distancing (6 ft) and density (1 person per 120 sq. ft.) can be maintained, critical research and support functions in campus laboratories, agriculture centers, and field sites are defined as follows: Critical Research * Work that is directly related to preventing, containing, or treating COVID-19. * Work that is directly related to national security. * Work that if discontinued would pose a safety hazard. * Laboratory or field work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Longitudinal or seasonal work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Clinical trials or human subject research that if discontinued would result in significant negative impact on patient care or human health. * Seasonally dependent agricultural research that would have critical implications for human and animal health as well as food security. Support Functions * Research administration, regulatory, and support functions that are required by law. * Work that maintains critical animal populations. * Work that maintains critical plant populations, cell lines, and other living organisms. * Work that maintains critical samples, materials, and reagents. * Work that maintains critical equipment in facilities and labs, whether operational or in stand-by mode. * Work necessary to ramp-down noncritical research after March 25. To continue these critical research activities in Purdue campus laboratories, agriculture centers, or field sites after March 25, principal investigators or facility/site directors should complete a brief online Critical On-Campus Research Continuity Information Form available on the Purdue COVID-19 Research website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83579050/0/124711/?x=079…>. All personnel should follow previously announced guidance on social distancing/safety hygiene practices, human subjects and animal research, use of proper lab and safety equipment, and use of buddy system in labs with hazardous materials. Additionally, researchers and staff who are sick, have returned from travel outside of the state, or have concerns over their personal health and safety should not come to campus. Research and support functions that fall outside of this definition should be safely and responsibly ramped-down using the Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Checklist by March 27. Removing university chemicals, materials, equipment, or animals to recreate experimental laboratories at off-site locations is not permitted. Sign templates that should be completed and posted on all laboratory doors are also available on the website. During this time, we strongly encourage you to continue all possible research and scholarly activities remotely. This includes work such as data analysis, writing projects, literature reviews, or online learning (coding, statistics, etc.). Be sure that group members are well equipped to work remotely (VPN, Duo, etc.), and that special accommodations and approvals are obtained for use of proprietary or protected data and computing resources. Purdue and Indiana University are issuing similar research guidance at this time. It is our hope that this consistency will help to support our researchers who are collaborating across our universities, including critical research that is addressing the COVID-19 crisis. Please know that we are here to support you. Our sponsored programs, regulatory affairs, program development, and many other teams have remote plans in place and remain operational. Feel free to contact us by e-mail with questions or concerns. Sincerely, Theresa Mayer Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships Jay Akridge Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs ________________________________ Research-related information Research-related information is located on the Covid-19 website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83579050/1/124711/?x=ed8…> for the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships. Please check the website frequently for updates. ________________________________ Campus-wide information You can find the most recent campus-wide guidance on COVID-19 on Purdue's dedicated website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83387379/0/124711/?x=c1b…>. Please check the website frequently for updates. ________________________________ You are receiving this email as a member of the Purdue University research community. 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Birck operations during critical research support
by Shakouri, Ali 25 Mar '20

25 Mar '20

Dear All, Governor’s announcement and EVPRP’s follow up email on Monday highlighted that only critical research should continue starting from Wednesday 3/25 until the governor’s order is rescinded, currently scheduled for April 7. The message below from EVPRP gives the definition of critical research and explains ramp-down procedures. Here are some additional details about Birck related issues: * Starting from later this morning (Wednesday), we will shut down all toxic, flammable, and hazardous gases. This is similar to our operation during the winter break with the exception that we can only support critical research activities approved by EVPRP. * If anybody is planning to do critical research, you need to fill up the appropriate form<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP website AND email Birck leadership so that we can evaluate facility and staff needs. So far I have received request from one group for COVID-19 sensor work. * In your email to Birck, please identify everything needed: access to specific labs, name and email of researchers who need access, necessary consumable and chemicals and how often, shipping/receiving needs, hazardous waste disposal, etc. * User who need to access the facility for critical research should follow strict guidelines for physical distancing and safety and hygiene practices. * We ask that non-critical research is ramped down at the latest by Thursday 3/26 at 12 midnight. Please go over the Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Check List<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/critical-research.php> on EVPRP site (see the forms on the right hand side). This will allow our support staff to do walk throughs and inspect the facility on Friday. * No consumables, supplies or equipment will be ordered for non-critical research activities * After Friday, there will be no receiving of packages at Birck. If you are expecting a package that may arrive after Friday, you need to contact the supplier to delay or cancel shipment. Packages in transient will be held at Purdue’s Materials Management Distribution Center https://www.purdue.edu/materials/. Other packages send by express carriers e.g. Fed Ex & DHL may be held at their local depot. Please check into package pickup requirements at each of the shipping locations on ID requirements for package pickup. * For more information (including shipment and receiving of materials for critical research), please contact Mary Jo Totten (tottenm(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tottenm@purdue.edu>) and Mark Voorhis (mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mvoorhis@purdue.edu>). * Liquid nitrogen deliveries to our bulk tank will continue, and specific staff members will periodically fill dewars for small uses. * Staff members will periodically walk through the building to check on critical equipment and facilities. Staff will be working from home as much as possible as we would like to minimize their exposure. * After the ramp-down of non critical research on Thursday, access to Birck will be limited to ONLY essential personnel, those with approved critical research or critical machines that require regular check-in during stand by (e.g. MBEs). The restricted access will be through the north east (main) entrance to the building. Please do not open exterior doors to allow unauthorized personnel into the center. Zhihong, Sunil and I are indebted to Mark, Ron, Steve and our dedicated building and engineering staff who are making sure that our critical infrastructure is well maintained and users for critical projects can work in a safe environment. Thanks also to Sam Peana and NSAC who have great initiatives (e.g. virtual activities for students) which is so important in these unprecedented times. COVID 19 situation is evolving very quickly. We will be in touch if there are any changes and before April 7 to give an update about our operation. I hope everybody is staying healthy and safe. Please let Zhihong, Sunil and I know if you have any suggestions or comments. Best regards, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu> Begin forwarded message: From: purdueresearch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purdueresearch@purdue.edu> Subject: Critical Research update from EVPRP Date: March 24, 2020 at 9:25:00 PM EDT To: ashakour(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ashakour@purdue.edu> <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/tracking/FilterClick.aspx?m=1558914122&outmail…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39311964/1558914122/83628777/0/124711/?b44ed…> ________________________________ [purdue logo] ________________________________ March 24, 2020 The Purdue Research Community: We appreciate your dedication to advancing Purdue’s research mission in a safe and responsible way during this unprecedented time, including transitioning to remote work whenever possible. Thank you for your efforts! Yesterday, Governor Holcomb’s office released an executive order for Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order provides an exception for “[e]ducational institutions . . . for purposes of . . . performing critical research or performing essential functions,” provided that social distancing practices continue to be followed. The order is in effect from March 25 until April 7. Research performed on the Purdue campus and at our locations across the state must comply with the Governor’s order. This means that laboratories should safely and responsibly ramp-down noncritical research in a manner that allows for all of our research activities to quickly ramp back up when restrictions are lifted. When current social distancing (6 ft) and density (1 person per 120 sq. ft.) can be maintained, critical research and support functions in campus laboratories, agriculture centers, and field sites are defined as follows: Critical Research * Work that is directly related to preventing, containing, or treating COVID-19. * Work that is directly related to national security. * Work that if discontinued would pose a safety hazard. * Laboratory or field work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Longitudinal or seasonal work that if discontinued would result in significant data or sample loss. * Clinical trials or human subject research that if discontinued would result in significant negative impact on patient care or human health. * Seasonally dependent agricultural research that would have critical implications for human and animal health as well as food security. 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Fwd: COVID-19 Research Ramp-Down Checklist
by Turner, Jaime J 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

-------- Original message -------- From: Purdue Research <purdueresearch(a)purdue.edu> Date: 3/23/20 6:36 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Subject: COVID-19 Research Ramp-Down Checklist March 23, 2020 Dear Colleagues: We realize this is a difficult time for everyone in the Purdue research community. We appreciate your dedication and creativity to advancing our research mission in a safe and responsible way during this unprecedented time, including a significant transition to remote work when possible. Until now, the majority of our on-campus research laboratories have remained operational with all personnel following the latest social distancing and safety hygiene practices. Today Governor Holcomb’s office released an executive order for Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order provides an exception for “educational institutions . . . for purposes of . . . performing critical research or performing essential functions,” provided that social distancing practices continue to be followed. The order is in effect from March 25 until April 7. With this new order, our research leaders should prepare for a transition that further limits work on the Purdue campus to critical research-related activities beginning on March 25. Tomorrow morning, we will release Purdue’s definition of critical research-related activities, and provide a link to an online Critical On-Campus Research Continuity Request Form. To assist with this process, we have attached a Research Laboratory Ramp-Down Checklist that you can use to ramp-down your experimental and computational research laboratories. Not all of the items will be applicable to all of your laboratories. Our laboratories include many different kinds of hazards. Please ensure that all tasks are done carefully and with the correct personnel. The Radiological and Environmental Management (REM<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/about/contactphp.php>) team is available to answer questions or provide assistance. The latest COVID-19 guidance for our research community is available on the Purdue Research<https://www.purdue.edu/research/covid-19/> website. The site is being updated regularly with current guidance and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we receive from Purdue researchers. We understand that you are receiving many e-mail messages related to COVID-19 changes, and we are limiting our distribution to only the most important. Please check the FAQs frequently. Sincerely, Theresa Mayer Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships Carol Shelby Senior Director, Environmental Health and Public Safety

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Fwd: Discovery Park Update -- FW: COVID-19: Updates for Faculty and Staff
by Shakouri, Ali 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

Dear All, I assume everybody has received the latest COVID-19 update from Provost/EVPRP on Sunday. They request that anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should not return to research labs for 14 days. Following the Discovery Park message below, starting from Monday, access card is needed to enter the building all of the time. Based on the emails from faculty in the last couple of days, I see that the responses of different groups to COVID-19 are quite varied. Some groups have asked their students to stop coming to the labs and work remotely, while others continue their research and ask physical* distancing. As a shared facility, we are a resource for the whole campus. Please ask your students to minimize the use of the facility or adjust their schedule so that they can keep physical distance in the offices, labs or the cleanroom. To be extra cautious, we would like to limit the access of undergraduates for 14 days. If any faculty or researcher has an UG whose work is essential and if he/she hasn’t traveled, please let me know if you require an exception. I look forward to hear your suggestions and comments. I appreciate in advance everybody’s commitment to keep a safe community in these difficult times. Best regards, Ali * I use "physical" distancing instead of “social” distancing which is more common these days. While we want everybody to be safe and keep a physical distance, we should be cognizant that many of our students are living far from their family and they need social support. We have a great community and I know many are willing to help in these unprecedented times. Begin forwarded message: From: "Wojtalewicz, Clifford J." <cliffw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cliffw@purdue.edu>> Subject: Discovery Park Update -- FW: COVID-19: Updates for Faculty and Staff Date: March 22, 2020 at 5:42:24 PM EDT Dear Discovery Park Colleagues, Per the recent guidance (below), anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should NOT return to campus research labs for 14 days after their return. These individuals should: 1) stay home if sick; 2) work/study remotely; and 3) continue to practice safe social distancing. Additionally, anyone returning from a Level 3 travel advisory country must self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. Because Discovery Park is home for many of Purdue’s interdisciplinary research laboratories, we will limit access to all Discovery Park buildings beginning tomorrow morning, March 23, 2020. All Discovery Park buildings will remain locked further until notice. Directors or supervisors should authorize that faculty, staff, and students meet the newly released criteria for returning to work in research labs. Anyone authorized to use a Discovery Park facility will be able to enter the building using their building key or access card. Building Deputies will be available to assist those without access. Signs will be posted on the outside doors of the Discovery Park buildings by 8 am tomorrow. Building deputies for Discovery Park buildings will be briefed on these restrictions tonight. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Cliff Wojtalewicz Director of Operations and Administration Discovery Park 1201 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-496-3961 m: 765-491-0505 cliffw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cliffw@purdue.edu> [9FC6D368]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> From: Purdue Provost Jay T. Akridge <purdueprovost(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purdueprovost@purdue.edu>> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 3:17 PM To: Wojtalewicz, Clifford J. <cliffw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cliffw@purdue.edu>> Subject: COVID-19: Updates for Faculty and Staff [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/tracking/FilterClick.aspx?m=1558174890&outmail…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83611225/0/1003844/?b44e…> [www.purdue.edu] March 22, 2020 Dear Purdue faculty and staff, As we get ready to resume instruction after spring break, we wanted to keep you aware of changes to campus life. If you have been away for even a few days, because of our actions to mitigate the spread of coronavirus and COVID-19, things will neither appear nor operate in the traditional sense when you return. Social distancing If you are a faculty or staff member who is returning to campus from spring break travel, you must adhere to the following public health guidance: * If you feel sick, you must stay home. * If you are returning from a Level 3 travel advisory country<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83611216/0/1003844/?x=e5…>, you must self-quarantine for a period of 14 days. * If you are returning from other regions, including domestically from outside Indiana, you must follow campus rules for working safely from home or on campus.<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83588538/1/1003844/?x=54…> * Importantly, anyone returning from travel outside of Indiana should not return to research labs for 14 days from their date of return. * Practice safe social distancing if you must be on campus. Call center We are launching a call center to answer questions students, parents, faculty and staff may have about the impact of the COVID-19 disease on campus. The Purdue COVID-19 Information Center, 765-496-INFO (4636) or toll-free 1-833-571-1043, will be staffed by university employees from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning March 23, and will offer timely answers to questions regarding housing, financial aid, remote learning and more. Hours are subject to change. Information regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19 impact on Purdue can also be found on the university’s FAQ page https://purdue.university/covid-19<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83484101/0/1003844/?x=43…>. Campus/building access Research, academic and administrative buildings will remain unlocked Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, for faculty and staff access. The exceptions are as follows: * Bechtel Innovation Design Center (BIDC): closed. * Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC): closed. * Krach Leadership Center (KRCH): closed. * Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC): WALC access will be granted by libraries staff at the northwest ADA entrance from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all research, academic and administrative buildings will remain locked throughout the day. Building deputies may decide to leave one exterior, ADA accessible door unlocked and available only if that entrance is physically staffed to ensure appropriate faculty and staff are granted access. Buildings and offices will remain locked to restrict walk-ins, protect those who must be on campus to work and concentrate cleaning resources. * The following facilities will be open on Monday, March 23 and will remain open going forward as exceptions to Wednesday's change in building access: * Stewart Center (Welcome Center entrance only). * Hicks Undergraduate Library. * Purdue University Student Health Center. * Hicks Undergraduate Library (HIKS) is open 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday for only those students who have no access to wi-fi or a computer; the availability of computer stations and study spaces will be VERY limited. * Staff will monitor occupancy and social distancing. * Staff will continuously clean throughout the day. * Purdue Memorial Union is open 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday with limited lounge seating (which will be monitored and cleaned regularly). Food service is closed, and most businesses and services are closed. 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Campus food service * Campus food options will be extremely limited. Credit cards and meal swipes (for carryout only) can be used at Wiley Dining Court, Third Street Market and the food truck at Hawkins Hall. Menus will be limited. Teaching/working remotely Any faculty member with questions about remote teaching is encouraged to access the teaching remotely<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83484100/2/1003844/?x=15…> page. Staff members can find information on the working remotely<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39273271/1558174890/83611218/0/1003844/?x=c1…> page. We know these are trying times. As a campus community that, on a typical day, has more than 50,000 people in close proximity, we have an important public health duty to help minimize the spread of this disease in society at large. Thank you for taking these changes to campus life in stride, as we knew you would, and for helping us keep our campus and our community healthy and safe. Sincerely, Jay T. 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BIND- Hallway Closings, Scrub and Wax, March 23rd- 27th
by Totten, Mary J 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Mary Jo, please forward this email as you see appropriate. We have many users from Birck, as well as those who walk through the building. We will have some early morning closures next week due to scrubbing and waxing floors. Thanks, Susan Dear Occupant, Our custodians have scheduled their spring floor cleaning in BIND I and II hallways, 1st floor. Individual labs will not be scrubbed and waxed this year. The labs will get a thorough sweeping and mopping at a later time. The following dates and times have been selected to scrub and wax the locations listed below: March 23rd from 5 - 9:30 AM (Closed to all) - BIND I ½ of the 1st floor hallway (from the North end, lab 122/Stairs area to the North end of lab 134 and 133) The South entrance to 133 and 134 will be accessible March 24th from 5 - 9:30 AM (Closed to all) - BIND I The other ½ of the 1st floor hallway (from the North end lab 133 and 134 to the South end of hallway/wooden doors) The North entrance to 133 and 134 will be accessible. March 25th from 5 - 9:30 AM (Closed to all) - BIND II 1st floor hallway (from the wooden doors to office 190) March 26th from 5 - 9:30 AM (Closed to all) - BIND I All restrooms on 1st floor March 27th from 5 - 9:30 AM (Closed to all) BIND I Elevator/Hall area, closing off the entrance to the Dock, entry to BIND I and II (wooden doors), Elevator and exit to Birck Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Mark your calendars and prepare for re-routing your normal activity. Thank you and have a great day, Susan Susan McCreery Building Manager/Safety Chairperson Bindley Bioscience Center, Purdue University 1203 W. State Street, Office 108 West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-496-6147 Fax: 765-496-1518 smccreer(a)purdue.edu<mailto:smccreer@purdue.edu> Challenge yourself; it's the only path which leads to growth. --Morgan Freeman--

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Birck Center operation in light of COVID-19
by Shakouri, Ali 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

Dear Birck Research Community, Birck center is open and operates under normal conditions. Since the situation is rapidly evolving, we will communicate if there are any updates from EVPRP and university administration. Here is a good resource about the latest information at Purdue: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2020/Q1/need-to-know-info-about-co… As you know there are extraordinary measures being taken on a worldwide basis to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A beneficial initiative is called social distancing which involves limiting interaction with other people in crowd situations. This is being deployed in countless ways. Another major initiative is to frequently sanitize one’s hands and common surfaces where others may frequently touch. This virus can live on surfaces for several days. At Purdue all classes are going online after spring break (at least until early April), university travel is being suspended, visitor events to campus and gathering of more than 50 people are being cancelled. These actions are aimed at social distancing. Purdue’s research operations will continue as of now. At the Birck Nanotechnology Center we are implementing the following measures for sanitization and social distancing: * Additional hand sanitizer is being placed at various locations throughout the facility. Please avail yourselves of this often. * A 2% hydrogen peroxide solution, as used in the healthcare industry for sanitization, is being placed in spray bottles in each lab. A procedure will accompany these but essentially one can spray a surface before touching or working and wipe them clean with a lab wipe one minute after spraying. * Be aware of social distancing and strive to keep couple of feet of separation between yourself and others with whom you are interacting. * Cleanroom supplies (shoe covers, veils, bouffant caps) are becoming in short supply due to hospitals stock-piling, so plan to reuse and ration those items as much as possible. * It is highly recommended to wash your hands before entering the labs or cleanroom. * The Birck custodians are wiping door handles and other common surfaces with disinfectant on a more frequent basis. * We’re working with Purdue purchasing and our bulk gas vendors to finalize their pandemic procedures for our house process gases. * Our “Essential Personnel” list has been updated in the event that additional, more extreme measures are taken in the future, including closing of the facility. Please let Ron, Mark, Stephen, Sunil or I know if you have any questions or comments. Best regards, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri(a)purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu>

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