March 2020 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

A heartfelt thank you
by Turner, Jaime J 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Hello All, I am sending a heartfelt thank you for all that you've done for me and my family. You have my highest gratitude and appreciation for your support and my highest appreciation for your kindness. At this difficult time, it's so nice to feel you all appreciated my husband Kenny. He will be missed by many. Hugs to you all! Respectfully, Melissa Schwartz Purdue University | Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering FRNY G027 West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-4069 Fax: 765-494-0805 lanem(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lanem@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.jpg@01D5F7B8.1BDA9290]

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No Fab Forum today or next week
by Wirth, Justin C 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Greetings all, there will be no Fab Forum this week or next. We'll return in two weeks on Tuesday, March 24th with a topic TBD. Fab Forum is held Tuesday at 3 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. Thanks, Justin Justin C. Wirth, PhD Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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BNC E-news for the week of March 9th
by Turner, Jaime J 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Seminars /Workshops / Events PQSEI Special Seminar: Robert Bedford<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/events/index.php?view=2675> Air Force Research Laboratory March 11th @ 9:00am in BRK 2001 Quantum Sciences at the Air Force Research Lab's Materials and Manufacturing Directorate PQSEI Quantum Afternoon: Michael Snow<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/events/index.php?view=2419> Indiana University March 23rd @ 3:30pm in BRK 1001 Discovery Park Distinguished Lecturer: Moira Gunn<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2673> March 26th, 10:30am - 11:30am in MRGN 121 The Challenge for Science in the Global Media 2nd Annual Science Communication Shark Tank Competition<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2561> March 26th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm in MRGN 121 BNC Seminar: Chris Leighton<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2582> April 6th, 1:30pm in BRK 1001 Electrolyte Gating of Functional Materials NanoDays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 15th - 17th, 2020 BNC Family Evening: April 15th from 6pm - 8pm Birck Atrium Birck Research Symposium<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2699> April 29th, 2020 9:00am - 5:00pm Register HERE<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birck-research-symposium-registration-95616197…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> BNC Research Equipment Power Outage for ALL GENERAL LABORATORY, SUBFAB AND CLEANROOM: WED., MAY 6TH 2020 FROM 10AM - 2PM This is advance notice about major electrical power outage involving all research equipment in the center on Wednesday May 6 from 10AM to 2 PM. Physical Facilities High Voltage Department have firmed up plans necessary to gain access and have parts needed to fix the switchboard #1 that supplies power to all research equipment in the center. This involves all research equipment in ALL GENERAL LABORATORY, SUB FAB, AND CLEANROOM. All research equipment connected to our building wide Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) or generator power will NOT lose power during this time. This work will be completed during our normal spring building preventative maintenance closure that is scheduled from Monday May 4 through Friday May 8, 2020. More details on the preventative maintenance closure will be communicated as we get closer to May 4, 2020. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best Regards, Mark Voorhis Building Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Office: (765) 494-3036 Volunteers Needed for NanoDays 2020 Gain valuable experience in STEM education, work with groups from multiple disciplines, support the future of STEM research, and receive FREE FOOD and a NanoDays T-shirt! Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2020 include gummy capsules, ferrofluids, invisibility, thin film bookmarks, oobleck, and UV bead bracelets. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science, engineering or education! Volunteers are needed for April 15th, 16th and 17th. Orientation/training and pizza party on April 14th @ 5pm. To volunteer sign up HERE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1bdeJwDAshjzCeRBplCnBksQtBjiu_xF…> Find out more information about Nanodays HERE<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> [Group photo of volunteers] Birck Research Symposium [cid:image013.png@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Help us build a stronger Birck community! Register HERE<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birck-research-symposium-registration-95616197…> Birck Nanotechnology Center is pleased to announce a one-day symposium for all BNC faculty, staff, and students. This meeting will be a time for us to hear about each other's research, spark new collaborations, and build a stronger Birck community. Faculty, staff, and students will have the opportunity to attend presentations from the team leaders of Birck's major research areas, engage in thought-provoking roundtable discussions about emerging research topics, and present their latest work at morning and afternoon poster sessions in the Birck atrium. Lunch will be provided at Birck, as well as hors d'oeuvres, pastries and coffee at the poster sessions. We look forward to seeing you there! Re-Use Bouffant cap and shoe covers We have been notified by our supplier that until further notice they will not supply shoe covers or bouffant caps. This is in part due to the corona virus by production of these goods and increased need in the medical field. We are looking into possible alternatives but until thing change please re-use bouffant caps and shoe covers for at least 1 week when entering the cleanroom. Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Officer Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue> ***If you would like to share a Thank You/Kudos for a Birck staff, student or faculty who went above and beyond in the weekly news and atrium TV's please send to jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> *** ***If you have any news items (published papers, research news, awards, honors) please send to jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> so they may be included on Birck's website, Facebook and Twitter pages*** 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> [facebook image]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [twitter image] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue> ______________________________________________________________ [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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Limited staff on Friday, 3/6/20
by Turner, Jaime J 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Dear BNC users, Please be aware there will be limited staff in the building tomorrow, Friday, 3/6/20 so we can attend services for Kenny. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Jaime Turner Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK | 1205 W State Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-3509<tel:7654943509> | m: 765-491-3064<tel:7654913064> | jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> [83324AA6]<https://www.purdue.edu/>

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Kenny Schwartz Service Arrangements
by Turner, Jaime J 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Dear Birck Community, Please find below the details of Kenny's services scheduled for this Friday, March 6th. Visitation will be Friday, March 6th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel, 450 N. State Road 39, Rossville, Indiana 46065. Funeral services will be after starting at 4:00pm, Genda Funeral Home Rossville Chapel, Friday, March 6th. Obituary and further service details can be found HERE<https://www.gendafuneralhome.com/obituary/Kenneth-Schwartz?fbclid=IwAR0IDHQ…>. Sincerely, Jaime Turner Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK | 1205 W State Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-3509<tel:7654943509> | m: 765-491-3064<tel:7654913064> | jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> [83324AA6]<https://www.purdue.edu/> From: BNC-all <bnc-all-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Shakouri, Ali Sent: Monday, March 2, 2020 3:38 PM To: 'bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: [BNC-all] Kenny Schwartz Dear Birck Community, It is with great sorrow that I share our friend and colleague, Kenny Schwartz, passed away suddenly today. Kenny was a member of our engineering staff and worked as a member of the physical vapor deposition team. Kenny's deep knowledge of the industry, his sharp wit and his outgoing personality will be greatly missed. Please keep Kenny and Melissa, and all their family, in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Updates regarding arrangements will be shared as they become available. Sincerely, 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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Food donations for Melissa Schwartz and family
by Turner, Jaime J 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Dear all, BNC would like to help provide food for Kenny's wife (Melissa) and family, many of who will be arriving from out of town. We will be collecting food items such as casseroles, drinks, sandwiches, dips, veggie/fruit trays, chips, etc to take to them. If you would rather make a monetary donation instead we will put those funds towards food items as well. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your food item or monetary donation to either Mary Jo in BRK 1220 or Nancy Black in BRK 2287 by 12noon tomorrow, Wed., March 4th. Updates regarding arrangements will be shared as they become available. Sincerely, Jaime Turner Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center BRK | 1205 W State Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-3509<tel:7654943509> | m: 765-491-3064<tel:7654913064> | jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> [83324AA6]<https://www.purdue.edu/>

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Fab Forum today @ 3 PM in BRK Atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Greetings all, as our Birck community tries to come to terms with Kenny Schwartz's untimely and unexpected passing yesterday, Fab Forum this week will be an informal gathering. Coffee, tea, and community support will be available. Thanks, Justin Justin C. Wirth, PhD 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

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Kenny Schwartz
by Shakouri, Ali 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Dear Birck Community, It is with great sorrow that I share our friend and colleague, Kenny Schwartz, passed away suddenly today. Kenny was a member of our engineering staff and worked as a member of the physical vapor deposition team. Kenny's deep knowledge of the industry, his sharp wit and his outgoing personality will be greatly missed. Please keep Kenny and Melissa, and all their family, in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Updates regarding arrangements will be shared as they become available. Sincerely, 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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