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BNC E-news: August 31st, 2020
by Turner, Jaime J 31 Aug '20

31 Aug '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php Mock Lab Closure As the Fall semester progresses here at Purdue we're keeping a close watch on potential COVID contamination and exposure. We have not had any issues within the Birck Nanotechnology center but we're focusing on preparedness in the event of an exposure. Every lab has been identified to have a lead and back-up person who will deploy in the event of a known COVID contamination (a person identified by Purdue through contact tracing). The identity of the infected person will not be known due to HIPPA laws and regulations, but their whereabouts in our building will be shared with us. In the event that a lab has been visited by a COVID-positive person we will immediately close the lab and wait a specified duration for decontamination. A decon team will then deploy and sanitize the surfaces of the lab, including sensitive equipment that may have been touched. We are planning a mock-up, or dry run, in the near future to test our procedures and improve them. Gaining Access to Birck, Labs, and Cleanroom As a reminder as we ramp back up we have additional protocols to follow in this COVID-19 era. Users who need access only to the Birck building may contact Ron who will provide our Building SOP. Once this is reviewed then we can reinstate your badge for building access. Users who want to work in any of our labs must also have an SOP review with the specific Point of Contact for that lab, and then sign the SOP stating they will follow the safety requirements of the lab. Users who need cleanroom access must review the cleanroom SOP and sign a page stating compliance with the safety rules for the cleanroom. If you need to know who the specific POC for a lab is, or if you need to get cleanroom access, please contact Ron. rreger(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rreger@purdue.edu> New Ticketing System for Birck/Scifres Equipment Support The engineering staff would like to remind all current and returning users about the new equipment support ticketing system. The goal of this system is to reduce downtime and improve communication regarding tool and equipment availability. In general we envision this tool to be the first point of contact for any support requests regarding equipment or services inside BNC. I would ask that if you have any issues or questions regarding equipment in the Scifres Nanofabrication facility or with equipment residing in the BNC, please use the webpage below to submit a ticket. You do not have to create an account to put a ticket in, but it will help you track your tickets better if you do. https://bircknano.freshdesk.com/support/home All iLabs-tracked equipment should be represented in the list by the iLabs name. If you see a piece of equipment missing either put in a ticket for 'other' or email hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll get the issue resolved. If you're unsure of which equipment to report under you can either select the general core that best represents the system or 'unknown/other'. Under the 'group' tab please select 'research engineering' if this is regarding equipment operation, otherwise there are categories for administration, iLabs billing, and building/installation issues. If you are a tool/process owner and a ticket comes in for your equipment, I'll work to get you set up with an agent account so that you can respond to the ticket from Freshdesk when your first ticket comes in. Any other questions you may have can be reported to hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll do my best to get you an answer quickly. Rich Hosler Electron Microscopy Core Training Sessions We are currently scheduling all our future training sessions. If you have requested training for a BNC EM instrument through Ilab, you will receive an email this week to look for the best date to schedule your training sessions, we will start with users that requested their training on the shut-down. If you have an urgent need, contact us, we are open to accommodate our schedules so you can achieve your goals on-time. If you have members in your research group interested or looking into training, service, or assistance, please let us know as well, so we can consider everyone on time for the upcoming semester. https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Electron+Microscopy Electron Microscopy Core Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Applications [cid:image001.jpg@01D67A01.CFC860E0] Call for Postdoctoral Fellows (Flyer Attached) Deadline: November 1, 2020 KIC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS are high-profile, two to three year postdoctoral positions with significant independence and resources. The KIC Fellows program is designed to attract the best and brightest young researchers in nanoscale science to Cornell, and previous KIC Fellows have gone on to professorships at major universities around the world. Fellows will work in partnership with Cornell faculty sponsors on projects consistent with the KIC mission. Funds for expendables and travel will be available. Applications will be judged on the qualifications of the candidate, the quality and originality of the proposed research, and its suitability to the KIC mission. Approximately three fellowships will be awarded per year. All Fellows agree to put the KIC byline on all publications and presentations during their appointment. KIC Fellows will also receive lifetime membership in the Society of Cornell Fellows, along with the participants in other named prestigious and competitively awarded Cornell postdoctoral fellowships. A KIC FELLOW APPLICATION must have at least two Cornell faculty sponsors, as well as the pre-approval of a KIC executive committee member (Paul McEuen, David Muller, Grace Xing, Dan Ralph, Hector Abruna or Abe Stroock.) The KIC executive committee member need not be a sponsor, but he/she will play a role in overseeing the Fellow's progress and helping to integrate them into the activities of KIC. Please forward all materials (pdf format preferred) to: kicnano(a)cornell.edu<mailto:kicnano@cornell.edu> DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS IS NOVEMBER 01, 2020 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. CV, including publication list. 2. One-page description of proposed research. The proposal should have a major component developing or utilizing next-generation tools for imaging/control at the nanoscale. Names of the Cornell faculty sponsors, including the KIC executive committee member, must be listed at the top of the proposal. Applicants must consult with their Cornell faculty sponsors before submitting any materials. 3. Letters of support from Cornell sponsors. A single letter cosigned by multiple sponsors is acceptable. 4. Two additional general Letters of Recommendation (e.g., from thesis advisor, collaborators). Questions? Email Trisica Munroe at tdm68(a)cornell.edu<mailto:tdm68@cornell.edu> Seminars /Workshops / Events Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue> ***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 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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BNC E-news: August 24th, 2020
by Turner, Jaime J 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php Gaining Access to Birck, Labs, and Cleanroom As a reminder as we ramp back up we have additional protocols to follow in this COVID-19 era. Users who need access only to the Birck building may contact Ron who will provide our Building SOP. Once this is reviewed then we can reinstate your badge for building access. Users who want to work in any of our labs must also have an SOP review with the specific Point of Contact for that lab, and then sign the SOP stating they will follow the safety requirements of the lab. Users who need cleanroom access must review the cleanroom SOP and sign a page stating compliance with the safety rules for the cleanroom. If you need to know who the specific POC for a lab is, or if you need to get cleanroom access, please contact Ron. rreger(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rreger@purdue.edu> New Ticketing System for Birck/Scifres Equipment Support The engineering staff would like to remind all current and returning users about the new equipment support ticketing system. The goal of this system is to reduce downtime and improve communication regarding tool and equipment availability. In general we envision this tool to be the first point of contact for any support requests regarding equipment or services inside BNC. I would ask that if you have any issues or questions regarding equipment in the Scifres Nanofabrication facility or with equipment residing in the BNC, please use the webpage below to submit a ticket. You do not have to create an account to put a ticket in, but it will help you track your tickets better if you do. https://bircknano.freshdesk.com/support/home All iLabs-tracked equipment should be represented in the list by the iLabs name. If you see a piece of equipment missing either put in a ticket for 'other' or email hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll get the issue resolved. If you're unsure of which equipment to report under you can either select the general core that best represents the system or 'unknown/other'. Under the 'group' tab please select 'research engineering' if this is regarding equipment operation, otherwise there are categories for administration, iLabs billing, and building/installation issues. If you are a tool/process owner and a ticket comes in for your equipment, I'll work to get you set up with an agent account so that you can respond to the ticket from Freshdesk when your first ticket comes in. Any other questions you may have can be reported to hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll do my best to get you an answer quickly. Rich Hosler Electron Microscopy Core Training Sessions We are currently scheduling all our future training sessions. If you have requested training for a BNC EM instrument through Ilab, you will receive an email this week to look for the best date to schedule your training sessions, we will start with users that requested their training on the shut-down. If you have an urgent need, contact us, we are open to accommodate our schedules so you can achieve your goals on-time. If you have members in your research group interested or looking into training, service, or assistance, please let us know as well, so we can consider everyone on time for the upcoming semester. https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Electron+Microscopy Electron Microscopy Core Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Applications [cid:image001.jpg@01D67A01.CFC860E0] Call for Postdoctoral Fellows (Flyer Attached) Deadline: November 1, 2020 KIC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS are high-profile, two to three year postdoctoral positions with significant independence and resources. The KIC Fellows program is designed to attract the best and brightest young researchers in nanoscale science to Cornell, and previous KIC Fellows have gone on to professorships at major universities around the world. Fellows will work in partnership with Cornell faculty sponsors on projects consistent with the KIC mission. Funds for expendables and travel will be available. Applications will be judged on the qualifications of the candidate, the quality and originality of the proposed research, and its suitability to the KIC mission. Approximately three fellowships will be awarded per year. All Fellows agree to put the KIC byline on all publications and presentations during their appointment. KIC Fellows will also receive lifetime membership in the Society of Cornell Fellows, along with the participants in other named prestigious and competitively awarded Cornell postdoctoral fellowships. A KIC FELLOW APPLICATION must have at least two Cornell faculty sponsors, as well as the pre-approval of a KIC executive committee member (Paul McEuen, David Muller, Grace Xing, Dan Ralph, Hector Abruna or Abe Stroock.) The KIC executive committee member need not be a sponsor, but he/she will play a role in overseeing the Fellow's progress and helping to integrate them into the activities of KIC. Please forward all materials (pdf format preferred) to: kicnano(a)cornell.edu<mailto:kicnano@cornell.edu> DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS IS NOVEMBER 01, 2020 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 1. CV, including publication list. 2. One-page description of proposed research. The proposal should have a major component developing or utilizing next-generation tools for imaging/control at the nanoscale. Names of the Cornell faculty sponsors, including the KIC executive committee member, must be listed at the top of the proposal. Applicants must consult with their Cornell faculty sponsors before submitting any materials. 3. Letters of support from Cornell sponsors. A single letter cosigned by multiple sponsors is acceptable. 4. Two additional general Letters of Recommendation (e.g., from thesis advisor, collaborators). Questions? Email Trisica Munroe at tdm68(a)cornell.edu<mailto:tdm68@cornell.edu> Seminars /Workshops / Events Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue> ***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 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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New ticketing system for Birck/Scifres equipment support
by Turner, Jaime J 21 Aug '20

21 Aug '20

The engineering staff would like to remind all current and returning users about the new equipment support ticketing system. The goal of this system is to reduce downtime and improve communication regarding tool and equipment availability. In general we envision this tool to be the first point of contact for any support requests regarding equipment or services inside BNC. I would ask that if you have any issues or questions regarding equipment in the Scifres Nanofabrication facility or with equipment residing in the BNC, please use the webpage below to submit a ticket. You do not have to create an account to put a ticket in, but it will help you track your tickets better if you do. https://bircknano.freshdesk.com/support/home All iLabs-tracked equipment should be represented in the list by the iLabs name. If you see a piece of equipment missing either put in a ticket for 'other' or email hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll get the issue resolved. If you're unsure of which equipment to report under you can either select the general core that best represents the system or 'unknown/other'. Under the 'group' tab please select 'research engineering' if this is regarding equipment operation, otherwise there are categories for administration, iLabs billing, and building/installation issues. If you are a tool/process owner and a ticket comes in for your equipment, I'll work to get you set up with an agent account so that you can respond to the ticket from Freshdesk when your first ticket comes in. Any other questions you may have can be reported to hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu> and I'll do my best to get you an answer quickly. Thanks for your assistance, Rich Hosler

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Reminder: BNC Virtual Town Hall: Today Aug. 21st @ 10:00am
by Turner, Jaime J 21 Aug '20

21 Aug '20

Reminder: BNC Virtual Town Hall Today Friday, August 21st from 10:00am - 11:00am Updates will be given on Birck operations, safety protocols, equipment training, new rates and the financial impact of the shutdown. It will be a time for the leadership to answer any questions you may have about Birck operations during the fall semester and they also encourage you to bring ideas on how they can best serve the BNC community. Below is the WebEx connection information Meeting Link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=md31035c9a590cca65a27876f98a1c3ce Meeting number: 120 348 5659 Meeting password: mhA9MXZrK38 Video address: Dial 1203485659(a)purdue.webex.com<mailto:1203485659@purdue.webex.com> You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Audio connection: +1-855-282-6330 US TOLL FREE | +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Access code: 120 348 5659 Please 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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BNC Virtual Town Hall: Friday, Aug. 21st @ 10:00am
by Turner, Jaime J 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Dear BNC community, This Friday, August 21st from 10:00am - 11:00am will be the next BNC Virtual Town Hall. Updates will be given on Birck operations, safety protocols, equipment training, new rates and the financial impact of the shutdown. It will be a time for the leadership to answer any questions you may have about Birck operations during the fall semester and they also encourage you to bring ideas on how they can best serve the BNC community. Below is the WebEx connection information Meeting Link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=md31035c9a590cca65a27876f98a1c3ce Meeting number: 120 348 5659 Meeting password: mhA9MXZrK38 Video address: Dial 1203485659(a)purdue.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Audio connection: +1-855-282-6330 US TOLL FREE | +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Access code: 120 348 5659 Please 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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Electron Microscopy Core - Training Sessions Back
by Alejandro Manuel Alcaraz Ramirez 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

Dear BNC EM users, We hope you are doing fine and staying healthy during this time, please keep applying all safety procedures while on-campus and in closed locations. Protect yourself, Protect others, Protect Purdue. During summer time, we had to stop training sessions, but as we move forward to start the semester, and the safety protocols have demonstrated to be robust, we will restart training sessions and services for all Purdue community. We are currently scheduling all our future training sessions. If you have requested training for a BNC EM instrument through Ilab, you will receive an email this week to look for the best date to schedule your training sessions, we will start with users that requested their training on the shut-down. If you have an urgent need, contact us, we are open to accommodate our schedules so you can achieve your goals on-time. If you have members in your research group interested or looking into training, service, or assistance, please let us know as well, so we can consider everyone on time for the upcoming semester. Best wishes and regards Boiler Up! https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Electron+Microscopy Electron Microscopy Core Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University

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BNC E-news: August 17, 2020
by Turner, Jaime J 17 Aug '20

17 Aug '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php Training Equipment training is now available under COVID restrictions. To receive any equipment-specific training which typically requires less than 6' distancing due to the interactive nature of training, the trainer and trainee must follow this protocol: 1. Only 1-on-1 training is being conducted at this time. We can't have more than one person being trained due to the increased risk of exposure with multiple trainees. 2. This applies to all equipment training..... not just cleanroom process equipment, but also Electron Microscopy, Optics, Surface Analysis, Lab equipment, etc. 3. Enhanced PPE must be worn. In the cleanroom this is an additional face shield on the trainer and trainee (trainee at the discretion of the trainer). In labs this enhanced PPE includes face shield, lab coat, gloves and face mask. 4. iLabs is being used to request training for the individual tools. As before the pandemic, we're using iLabs training requests to manage training. Trainees are being taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Cleanroom Gowning Safety To promote safe practices in the cleanroom gowning room please make sure you store your head cover and face mask completely inside your gown and then zip it up. This will enclose the head gear as much as possible and prevent it from touching an adjacent gown. This picture shows the improper way to store your head gear as the gown is not zipped up and this would allow the head gear to potentially touch the neighboring gown. Your cooperation is appreciated! [cid:image002.jpg@01D67493.145DE280] Seminars /Workshops / Events BNC Virtual Town Hall<https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=md31035c9a590cca65a27876f98a1c3ce> Friday, August 21st, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am Topics Covered: Updates about Birck operations, safety protocols, equipment training, new rates and financial impact of the shutdown. Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/nano.purdue.edu/> [Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/BNCPurdue> ***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 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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PM Complete on Argon & Oxygen Tanks
by Harlan, Richard D 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Dear Birck Research Community, This is an update on the Argon and Oxygen Microbulk preventative maintenance (PM). All went well and both tanks are on-line after completing the PM with no disruption of supply. Thank you for your support, Birck Staff Original message sent Friday, 8/7/20; Our Staff is working to maintain a safe environment while meeting all of our user's needs in the Birck Nanotechnology Center and we wanted to make you aware of an upcoming preventive maintenance activity on two of our process gas tanks. Our Praxair Argon and Oxygen microbulk systems are in need of this preventive maintenance service and the work will be performed by Praxair. It is expected to only take a few hours to complete and we will have external cylinders on-line to provide continuous pressure and flow of Ultra High Purity (UHP) Argon and Oxygen while the work is being done. Planned Work The Praxair service engineer will be replacing the pressure relief safety valve which prevents the gas vessel from exceeding the permissible vessel pressure. During this work he will also add a valve that will allow future work to occur without disrupting our gas supply, or the need to connect external supply cylinders. The back-up UHP gas cylinders will be put on-line by Cryogenic Systems personnel prior to the Praxair work so the Birck facility will have continuous service. However, we ask that no work be performed that will use higher than normal amounts of Argon or Oxygen while this PM work is performed. Date of Work This work is planned for either Thursday, 8/13/20, or Friday, 8/14/20, depending on when the microbulk tanks can be filled. The work will occur between 8:00am and 5:00pm, and once the schedule is finalized we will notify the user community again. Thanks for your support for this important maintenance item. Birck Staff Regards, Rich2.0 Harlan Research Engineer Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287C Office: 765.494.6697 | Email: rharlan(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rharlan@purdue.edu> [DP-BirckNanotechCtr-H-BG-RGB]<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/>

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Upcoming PM on Argon & Oxygen Tanks
by Reger, Ronald K 12 Aug '20

12 Aug '20

For your awareness. From: Harlan, Richard D <rharlan(a)purdue.edu> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:17 PM To: bnc-facility-notice(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Upcoming PM on Argon & Oxygen Tanks Dear Birck Research Community, This is a reminder the preventative maintenance on the Praxair Argon and Oxygen microbulk systems will occur tomorrow, 8/13/20, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. We ask that all users limit the use of Argon or Oxygen while this PM work is performed. Thank you for your support, Birck Staff Original message sent Friday, 8/7/20; Our Staff is working to maintain a safe environment while meeting all of our user's needs in the Birck Nanotechnology Center and we wanted to make you aware of an upcoming preventive maintenance activity on two of our process gas tanks. Our Praxair Argon and Oxygen microbulk systems are in need of this preventive maintenance service and the work will be performed by Praxair. It is expected to only take a few hours to complete and we will have external cylinders on-line to provide continuous pressure and flow of Ultra High Purity (UHP) Argon and Oxygen while the work is being done. Planned Work The Praxair service engineer will be replacing the pressure relief safety valve which prevents the gas vessel from exceeding the permissible vessel pressure. During this work he will also add a valve that will allow future work to occur without disrupting our gas supply, or the need to connect external supply cylinders. The back-up UHP gas cylinders will be put on-line by Cryogenic Systems personnel prior to the Praxair work so the Birck facility will have continuous service. However, we ask that no work be performed that will use higher than normal amounts of Argon or Oxygen while this PM work is performed. Date of Work This work is planned for either Thursday, 8/13/20, or Friday, 8/14/20, depending on when the microbulk tanks can be filled. The work will occur between 8:00am and 5:00pm, and once the schedule is finalized we will notify the user community again. Thanks for your support for this important maintenance item. Birck Staff

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Return of BNC E-news: August 10, 2020
by Turner, Jaime J 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

[cid:image003.jpg@01D5F5FF.7D67ADF0] Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php Training Equipment training is now available under COVID restrictions. To receive any equipment-specific training which typically requires less than 6' distancing due to the interactive nature of training, the trainer and trainee must follow this protocol: 1. Only 1-on-1 training is being conducted at this time. We can't have more than one person being trained due to the increased risk of exposure with multiple trainees. 2. This applies to all equipment training..... not just cleanroom process equipment, but also Electron Microscopy, Optics, Surface Analysis, Lab equipment, etc. 3. Enhanced PPE must be worn. In the cleanroom this is an additional face shield on the trainer and trainee (trainee at the discretion of the trainer). In labs this enhanced PPE includes face shield, lab coat, gloves and face mask. 4. iLabs is being used to request training for the individual tools. As before the pandemic, we're using iLabs training requests to manage training. Trainees are being taken on a first-come first-serve basis. Planning for Possible COVID Exposure In the unfortunate event of a COVID-19 exposure within Birck we're developing plans to shut down specific areas within the building. A matrix is being developed that lists each lab, how long it would be down, and who is responsible for ensuring the scientific instruments are de-contaminated appropriately. We hope we will never need this, but it is good to have a plan just in case. Birck and Bindley are developing similar plans and are well ahead of the planning curve. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Ron Reger REMINDER: Staff-Only Time in Cleanroom This is just a reminder that the hours of 6:00 am - 10:00 am, M-F, are reserved for Birck staff only to work in the cleanroom. This allows proper de-densification of the cleanroom for the staff to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, repair, process checks, and other staff duties. Users/researchers are welcome to enter the cleanroom at 10:00 am M-F, and anytime on the weekends. Thank you for supporting the staff in creating a safe cleanroom working environment. Ron Reger Seminars /Workshops / Events ECE Web-Seminar: Mohit Verma<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2894> Thursday, August 13,2020 WEBEX MEETING https://purdue.webex.com/join/bhave | 649 461 992 Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> 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 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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