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Weekly Memo -- Monday, 06.16.08
by Deborah S. Starewich 16 Jun '08

16 Jun '08

WEEKLY MEMO, June 16, 2008 ****************** 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************** 1.1: UHP Oxygen Shut Down: Tuesday, June 17: Safety equipment will be installed beginning at 8:00. The shut down will last approximately 3 hours. ******************** 2. TOURS/VISITORS ******************** 2.1: Monday, 06.16.08, 3:00PM: Purdue Elderhostel. 2.2: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 9:00AM: MEP 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Summer Engineering Workshop. 2.3: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 9:15AM: Dr. and Mrs. CNR Rao. 2.4: Wednesday, 06.19.08, 9:00AM: MEP 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Summer Engineering Workshop. ******************** 3. SEMINARS ******************** 3.1: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 3:30PM, Lawson 1142: ³The United States and India: Two Giant Democracies. Science, Policy, and Funding Opportunities.² Discovery Lecture Series. Introductory Remarks: Victor Lechtenberg; ³Today¹s Scientific Scenario and Tomorrow¹s Challenges: The Case for India,² Dr. C.N.R. Rao; ³Rising Above the Gathering Storm,² Dr. Gail Cassell; ³Funding Opportunities for Bilateral Activities between USA and India,² Dr. Arabinda Mitra. http://www.purdue.edu/dp/dls/US-India/ **************** 4. OPPORTUNITIES **************** 4.1: Below is the URL for a Request for Proposals that may be of. Please contact Chris King, hcking(a)purdue.edu; 46706, for assistance in responding to this RFP: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08566/nsf08566.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08566/nsf08566.htm?govDel=USNSF_25> . Synopsis of Program: The Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) Program supports the development of novel instrumentation or instrumentation that has been significantly improved by at least an order of magnitude or more in fundamental aspects. Supported instruments are expected to have a significant impact on the study of biological systems at any level. The development of new instrumentation must be firmly based in biological research need. The IDBR Program supports the development or major improvement of software for the operation of instruments only as associated with the development of the instrument. Data analysis and acquisition software are only supported to the extent that the availability of the software, in connection with new instrumentation, will clearly advance biological research. Proposals are encouraged that focus on proof-of-concept development for entirely novel instrumentation. Proposals must target instrument developments that meet a broad need in the biological community in areas supported by NSF Biology programs. Proposals are encouraged for instrumentation that does not currently exist in the form of a working prototype. In the selection of projects for funding, the program does not support the development of biological instrumentation that would be used for clinical or biomedical applications. *************** 5. PURDUE NEWS *************** 5.1: Wednesdays, 06.18.08, 06.25.08, and 07.02.08; 10:00-12:00, Mann 203: ³Power of Understanding,² by Branna Smith, Worklife Specialist. This is a six-hour class and once complete you may earn a Purple Apple (cfr. http://www.purdue.edu/hr/WorkLife/) Please e-mail Barbara Doremire, bjd(a)purdue.edu, to RSVP; class size is limited to 35.

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BNC back to normal operation
by Weaver, John R 11 Jun '08

11 Jun '08

The steam valve replacement was successfully completed by Physical Facilities, and the Birck Nanotechnology Center has now stabilized. We are now back to normal building operational parameters. Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and understanding during this utility interruption. John Weaver

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Laboratory Temperatures during steam outage
by Weaver, John R 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

BNC Laboratory users - The steam outage is in full swing, and it has had a more dramatic effect on the laboratories than expected. The temperatures are now approaching 60 degrees and going down. Humidity is still going up. During high humidity periods, please do not operate high-voltage equipment that could cause safety issues or damaging effects if arcing occurs. This is an issue for most high-energy RF systems, such as the Epigress. Please review the vulnerabilities of any high-voltage equipment to humidity before using it. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. John Weaver

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Weekly Memo: 06.09.08
by Deborah S. Starewich 09 Jun '08

09 Jun '08

WEEKLY MEMO, June 9, 2008 ****************** 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************** 1.1: On Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2008, Physical Facilities will be working on the high-pressure steam system for this portion of campus. As a result, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will lose temperature and humidity control during that period. It is likely that we will see a 2°-3°F drop in temperature and a 5% increase in humidity in the offices, laboratories, and cleanroom. Laboratories with fume hoods will feel more impact than those without hoods. Hot water will NOT be available in the bathrooms during this period. Please note that it will take 6-8 hours for the building to stabilize after steam is turned off on Monday and about the same amount of time for it to stabilize when the steam is turned back on late Tuesday afternoon. Please arrange your schedule to avoid temperature-critical and humidity-critical (such as positive photolithography) during this period. Additionally, the pump-down time for vacuum systems is likely to increase due to the added humidity in the cleanroom and laboratories. Our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause, but it is a campus shutdown that is out of our control. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. 1.2: Bloodborne Pathogen Training: Friday, June 13 11:00AM-Noon, BRK 1099. Class size is limited to 10 people. Contact Lisa Reece (lreece(a)purdue.edu) for additional information. 1.3: Support Survey: still possible to respond; please assist the Center in assessing the services provided by business office personnel, secretarial staff, and facilities¹ staff members. Go to: https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/facilities/manuals/suppo rtsurvey.php <file://localhost/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/facilities/manuals/supportsur vey.php> ; Login with Purdue Career Account information; Estimated completion time is 10-15 minutes. Thanks for your help! 1.4: ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE APPLICATION OF NANOTECHNOLOGY TO ENERGY-RELATED CHALLENGES? IF SO, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN AN INFORMAL LITERATURE REVIEW MEETING GROUP. Every day this summer, a group will meet to discuss literature related to the convergence of nanotechnology and energy. Participants will give SHORT, 10-MINUTE presentations of relevant papers. Materials related to this meeting will be posted at http://groups.google.com/group/purdue-nano-energy-lit. We also have set up a Google Calendar that shows the meeting times and locations at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=nkik8svvem7mj8tva7ae057atg%40group .calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=83f2429cbd8cf5d1635cf2820f7f eabb <https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=nkik8svvem7mj8tva7ae057atg%40grou p.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&pvttk=83f2429cbd8cf5d1635 cf2820f7feabb> Those interested in joining the Google Group and gaining editorial access to the calendar (to schedule presentations) should contact Prof. Fisher (tsfisher AT purdue.edu <http://purdue.edu>). Times/Dates/Location: 0900-0930 MWF, 1030-1100 TuTh, all in BRK 2001. ******************** 2. TOURS/VISITORS ******************** 2.1: Monday, 06.09.08, 1:00-3:00: National Center for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering. 2.2: Monday, 06.09.08, 6:15-6:45: Big Ten Internal Auditor¹s Conference. ******************** 3. SEMINARS *see abstracts/bios below ******************** 3.1: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 11:20AM, Morgan 121: ³Some Important Aspects of the Chemistry of Nanomaterials,² by C.N.R. Rao, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research; seminar is part of the Launch Symposium for the Centeer for Analytical Instrumentation Development (CAID); REGISTER TO ATTEND AT http://www.purdue.edu/dp/caid/ <http://www.purdue.edu/dp/caid/> 3.2: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 3:30PM, Lawson 1142: ³The United States and India: Two Giant Democracies. Science, Policy, and Funding Opportunities.² Discovery Lecture Series. Introductory Remarks: Victor Lechtenberg; ³Today¹s Scientific Scenario and Tomorrow¹s Challenges: The Case for India,² Dr. C.N.R. Rao; ³Rising Above the Gathering Storm,² Dr. Gail Cassell; ³Funding Opportunities for Bilateral Activities between USA and India,² Dr. Arabinda Mitra. http://www.purdue.edu/dp/dls/US-India/ ********************************** 4. 2008 NCN@PURDUE SUMMER SCHOOL ********************************** "Electronics from the Bottom Up": July 14-25, 2008; open to Purdue faculty and students at no charge; you must register online no later than June 30, at: https://www.ncn.purdue.edu/Workshops/2008summerschool/internalregistration <file://localhost/Workshops/2008summerschool/internalregistration> . For questions or concerns, please contact Alicia Goodman (goodman(a)purdue.edu) The field of semiconductor microelectronics is undergoing a transformation to nanoelectronics. This transformation has been largely driven by a ³top-down² approach that extends concepts and techniques originally developed for bulk semiconductors and large device to the new field of nanoscale device technology. But to exploit the opportunities that nanoscience presents, engineers will need to learn how to think about materials, devices, circuits, and systems in a new way to complement traditional, top-down understanding with new, ³bottom-up² perspectives. Electronics from the Bottom Up is designed to promote the bottom-up perspective by beginning at the nanoscale, and working up to the micro and macroscale of devices and systems. For electronic devices, this means first understanding the smallest electronic device a single molecule with two contacts. For carrier transport, it means beginning at the nanoscale where ballistic transport, atomistic effects, and stochastic effects dominate. For MOSFETs, it means beginning with the ³ultimate² MOSFET. Electronics from the Bottom Up does not mean ab initio numerical simulations it means beginning with concepts and approaches that are both simple and sound at the nanoscale rather than extrapolated from the microscale. **************** 5. OPPORTUNITIES **************** 5.1: The Device Sciences area of the Semiconductor Research Corporation Global Research Collaboration is soliciting white papers in Modeling & Simulation of Nanoelectronic Materials, Processes, and Devices. Two page white papers addressing needs in a new research needs document are due Monday, JUNE 16, 2008 at 3 PM ET/12 PM PT. A limited number of full proposals will be accepted based on the white paper submissions and a subset of these proposals will be selected for anticipated three-year contracts beginning January 1, 2009. Interested researchers should note the proposal and review schedule, needs document, and instructions for web-based white paper submissions on the SRC GRC Web site at: http://grc.src.org/fr/S200803_Call.asp 5.2: ****NNI INFO***** In May, the House Science and Technology Committee approved legislation to reauthorize the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), which was established in 2003. H.R. 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act, would establish nanotechnology education partnerships to recruit and prepare students to pursue postsecondary education in nanotechnology. Included here are a couple of elements that are of particular interest to Purdue: 1) the bill would create a new NNI advisory panel. Currently, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) serves as the advisory panel, but the Committee believes an advisory panel focused exclusively on nanotechnology would be more effective. This appears to be a prime opportunity for Purdue; 2) the Committee struck a proposal to dedicate 10% of the nanotechnology funding for research on potential environmental, health and safety problems of the new technology and charged the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy with responsibility for championing research on environmental, health and safety. It was expected that the House would pass the bill before the Memorial Day recess. The Senate has not yet acted on the legislation, but we understand from Senate committee staff that this bill is a 2008 priority for them as well. We will let you know when we know anything. *************** 6. CAMPUS NEWS *************** 6.1: Joe Pekny will assume the role of Interim Head of Industrial Engineering from July 1, 2008 to January 4, 2009, while the search for a permanent head continues. He will continue in his role as Director of the e-Enterprise Center in Discovery Park. The Interim Head role is natural for Joe given his efforts in the Regenstrief Center, Cancer Care Engineering, Homeland Security, other Discovery Park systems-oriented projects, and his own research. https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=12436 ***************************** 7. *ABSTRACTS/BIOS for seminars ***************************** 7.1: Wednesday, 06.18.08, 11:20AM, Morgan 121: ³Some Important Aspects of the Chemistry of Nanomaterials,² by C.N.R. Rao, Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research; seminar is part of the Launch Symposium for the Centeer for Analytical Instrumentation Development (CAID); REGISTER TO ATTEND AT http://www.purdue.edu/dp/caid/ <http://www.purdue.edu/dp/caid/> Nanocrystals, nanowires, nanotubes and nanofilms are some of the important classes of nanomaterials. Chemistry has played a major role in the synthesis and modification of these nanomaterials. In particular, the synthesis of a large variety of nanocrystals and nanowires would have been impossible without using chemical techniques such as solvothermal synthesis. The use of templates and ionic liquids have been found useful for the synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials. The liquid-liquid interface enables the generation of ultra-thin films of materials, often in single crystalline form. After a brief survey of some of the important synthetic strategies, solubulization, functionalization and assembly of nanostructures, as well as a few of the novel chemical approaches employed by us in the last few months will be presented. These will include the use of fluorous chemistry wherein nanocrystals, carbon nanotubes and other nanostructures are extracted or solubulized in the most nonpolar medium possible, and the use of click reaction and other methods employed for assembling nanostructures. Results obtained recently on chemical investigations of graphene will be discussed.

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IMPORTANT: Steam outage 9Jun08
by Weaver, John R 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

Please ignore previous messages regarding the steam outage - this is the correct information. My apologies for the confusion. John Weaver

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REMINDER: High-pressure steam system work
by Deborah S. Starewich 06 Jun '08

06 Jun '08

On Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10, 2008, Physical Facilities will be working on the high-pressure steam system for this portion of campus. As a result, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will lose temperature and humidity control during that period. It is likely that we will see a 2⁰-3⁰F drop in temperature and a 5% increase in humidity in the offices, laboratories, and cleanroom. Laboratories with fume hoods will feel more impact than those without hoods. There will continue to be hot water in the bathrooms during this period. Please note that it will take 6-8 hours for the building to stabilize after steam is turned off on Monday and about the same amount of time for it to stabilize when the steam is turned back on late Tuesday afternoon. Please arrange your schedule to avoid temperature-critical and humidity-critical (such as positive photolithography) during this period. Our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause, but it is a campus shutdown that is out of our control. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. John Weaver (jrweaver(a)purdue.edu) and Mark Voorhis (mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu) .

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Weekly memo: June 2, 2008
by Deborah S. Starewich 02 Jun '08

02 Jun '08

WEEKLY MEMO, June 2, 2008 ****************** 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************** 1.1: Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 10: Physical Facilities will be working on the high-pressure steam system for this portion of campus. As a result, the Birck Nanotechnology Center will lose temperature and humidity control during that period. It is likely that we will see a 2⁰-3⁰F drop in temperature and a 5% increase in humidity in the offices, laboratories, and cleanroom. Laboratories with fume hoods will feel more impact than those without hoods. There will continue to be hot water in the bathrooms during this period. Please note that it will take 6-8 hours for the building to stabilize after steam is turned off on Monday and about the same amount of time for it to stabilize when the steam is turned back on late Tuesday afternoon. Please arrange your schedule to avoid temperature-critical and humidity-critical (such as positive photolithography) during this period. Our apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause, but it is a campus shutdown that is out of our control. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. For questions, contact John Weaver (jrweaver(a)purdue.edu) or Mark Voorhis (mvoorhis(a)purdue.edu) ******************** 2. SEMINARS *see abstracts/bios below ******************** 2.1: MARK YOU CALENDARS NOW: Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:30PM, Fowler Hall: “The Roles of Short RNAs in Cancer and Biology,” by Dr. Phillip A. Sharp. **************** 3. OPPORTUNITIES **************** 3.1: The Interconnect & Packaging Sciences area of the SRC Global Research Collaboration is soliciting white papers in BEP & Packaging for work to begin February 1, 2009. Three-page white papers addressing needs in a new research needs document are due Thursday, June 26, 2008 by 3:00 p.m. ET. This call for research, issued to universities worldwide, may be addressed by individual investigators or by research teams. Successful white paper authors will be invited to submit a full proposal. Contracts resulting from this solicitation are anticipated to be three years in duration. Interested researchers should note the proposal and review schedule, needs document and instructions for web-based white paper submissions on the SRC GRC Web site at: http://grc.src.org/fr/S200807_IPS_Call.asp. 3.2: POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL MICROSENSOR RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY. Postdoctoral Associateships will be available through several programs in 2008 (and 2009) to qualified persons interested in doing research as part of an interdisciplinary team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland. These positions at NIST are awarded following competitive evaluations of applicants under programs administered by the National Research Council (NRC). Research is done in an area of common interest to the candidate and NIST advisor, but the Associate is largely responsible for defining the specific problem to be studied. Activities within the Chemical Microsensor Program at NIST offer interested applicants a variety of advanced research opportunities relating to project areas that include: Study of surface/interfacial chemical and electronic effects, in gases and liquids, relevant to chemical and biochemical sensing (including functionalization and nanoscale contacts); Nanoengineering of materials (oxides, metals, polymers, organics, nanotubes, nanowires) for solid state microsensors and microanalytical chemical and biochemical systems; Design/fabrication of micromachined (MEMS/NEMS) devices as microscale research tools and as microanalysis platforms; Application of microscale devices, including microhotplate arrays, to investigate materials processing/properties, transient phenomena and the kinetics of (bio)chemical processes; Development of new sensing schemes for biochemical processes and medical diagnostics; Study of new signal processing protocols (including bio-inspired methods) for the rapid analysis of dense data streams. Available research capabilities permit multi-technique surface analytical characterization (XPS, UPS, TDS, AFM, etc.) as well as measurements of electronic behavior and electrical transport properties. Ultrahigh vacuum-based reactive sputter deposition hardware is also housed within the Group, as are MEMS design software, microfabrication equipment, a CVD system, SEM, and Sensor Testing Facility. Experience in areas such as surface science, electrochemistry, materials science, biochemistry, semiconductor electronics, micromachining, thin film science, or response modeling is particularly suited to our projects, but is not mandatory. Most positions are open only to U.S. citizens (although a joint NIH-NIST program does not require US citizenship). Applications include a brief research proposal. The programs provide successful applicants with a stimulating research opportunity at a major government laboratory located 30 miles from Washington, DC. In addition, stipends (base salary ~ $60,000) and benefits are quite generous. For more information about our projects, equipment capabilities or application procedures, please contact: Dr. Steve Semancik Tel: 301-975-2606; NIST Fax: 301-975-2643; 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8362; steves(a)nist.gov; Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8362. **************** 4. Call for Papers **************** 4.1: TMS 2009: 138th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. “Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions,” February 15-19, 2009, Moscone West Convention Center, San Francisco, CA. To be a part of this global, interdisciplinary conference, submit your abstract online at CMS-Plus, http://cmsplus.tms.org, by July 15. For more information about abstract submission, contact Christina Raabe Eck, Technical Programming and Publications Manager, raabe(a)tms.org; 724-776-9000, ext 212; 800-759-4TMS. Information about the TMS 2009 meeting: www.tms.org.annualmeeting.html <http://www.tms.org.annualmeeting.html> . **************************** 5. *ABSTRACTS/BIOS for seminars **************************** 5.1: MARK YOU CALENDARS NOW: Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:30PM, Fowler Hall: “The Roles of Short RNAs in Cancer and Biology,” by Dr. Phillip A. Sharp. Phillip A. Sharp is Institute Professor at the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research (formerly the Center for Cancer Research) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1993 for his landmark work on the molecular biology of gene expression relevant to cancer and the mechanisms of RNA splicing. His lab has now turned its attention to understanding how RNA molecules act as switches to turn genes on and off (RNA interference). These newly discovered processes have revolutionized cell biology and could potentially generate a new class of therapeutics. Dr. Sharp’s work has earned him numerous cancer research awards and presidential and national scientific board appointments. He is elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. He is also the recipient of the National Medal of Science. Dr. Sharp earned a B.A. degree from Union College, KY, and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He is the cofounder of Biogen (now Biogen Idec) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and serves on the boards of both companies.

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WEEKLY MEMO: 05.26.08
by Deborah S. Starewich 23 May '08

23 May '08

WEEKLY MEMO, May 27, 2008 ****************** 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS ****************** 1.1: Monday, May 26, 2008, is a university HOLIDAY: don¹t come to work :) 1.2: The BNC Procurement Officer (Ira Young) will be on vacation 05/26/08 to 06/02/08. Specialty chemical deliveries will be handled by Steve Jurss. Urgent stocking requests will be handled by Jennifer Monahan. The BNC storeroom will be manned briefly on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1:15-1:30pm for purchases of common lab items. 1.3: BNC is switching chemical suppliers for stock acids: In February, our acid supplier ICR had an equipment malfunction and shipped a batch of BOE that was 10x too dilute; all faulty material has been pulled and was replaced with tested BOE lots dated 03/19/08 and 03/28/08; demands from BNC for more rigorous quality controls and documentation were unmet; BNC is phasing out ALL ICR materials and switching to J.T. BAKER for all acid supplies (HF, BOE, H2SO4, HCl, HNO3). The cross over will occur as each acid stock is consumed. 1.4: Red Hawk has been working on the software for the card reader system. It was originally thought that all work would be transparent and that Birck residents would be unaffected, however, the outer doors have been locking unexpectedly. Birck facility staff members have been temporarily fixing the problem by wedging the doors open with doorstops. If you continue to experience trouble, please contact Mary Jo Totten (tottenm(a)purdue.edu) ********************* 2. SEMINARS *see abstracts/bios below ********************* 2.1A: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 10:30AM, MRGN 112: ³Optofluidic Ring Resonators: The Interface Between Photonics and Fluidics for Bio/chemical Sensing,² by Dr. Xudong (Sherman) Fan, Assistant Professor, Biological Engineering Department, University of Missouri. 2.2B: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 8:45AM, Breakfast, MJIS 1001: ³What Is Inventorship?² by Attorney Brad Addison. REGISTER TO ATTEND: www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/certificate/events **************** 3. SYMPOSIUM(S) **************** 3.1: NCN Student Research Symposium (NSRS), Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 10:00-3:00, MRGN. 3.2: Oxide Nanocomposites Symposium at ICCE-16 Conference, July 20-26, 2008, China. For applications and inquiries, please contact the Steering Organizers: Hiroshi Kezuka (<kezuka(a)bs.teu.ac.jp>), Katherine Develos-Bagarinao (<develos-bagarinao(a)aist.go.jp>). You are requested to send paper titles immediately to the organizers. When you submit your abstract to Prof. David Hui (ICCE Chair) and Prof. Hiroshi Kezuka (Symposium Steering Organizer), please note the category of ³Oxide Nanocomposites Symposium.² **************************** 4. ABSTRACTS/BIOS for seminars **************************** A: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 10:30AM, MRGN 112: ³Optofluidic Ring Resonators: The Interface Between Photonics and Fluidics for Bio/chemical Sensing,² by Dr. Xudong (Sherman) Fan, Assistant Professor, Biological Engineering Department, University of Missouri. ABSTRACT: Optical ring resonators are an emerging sensing technology that has recently been under intensive investigation. In a ring resonator, the light propagates in the form of whispering gallery modes (WGMs) or guided waveguide modes, which results in a light-analyte interaction length much longer than the resonator physical size. In this talk, we will overview the latest progress in ring resonator bio/chemical sensor development. In particular, we will discuss the opto-fluidic ring resonator (OFRR) developed in our lab that integrates microfluidics and photonics. Applications of the OFRR in label-free biosensors, microfluidic lasers, fluorescence bio-detection, chemical vapor sensors, and gas chromatography will be presented. SHORT BIO: Dr. Fan obtained B.S. and M.S. in physics from Peking University in 1991 and 1994, respectively, and Ph.D. in physics and optics from Oregon Center for Optics at the University of Oregon in 2000. Between 2000 and 2004, he was a project leader at 3M-Austin on fiber optics and optical biosensor development. In August of 2004, he joined the Biological Engineering Department at the University of Missouri as an assistant professor. Dr. Fan¹s research includes development of novel photonic bio/chemical sensors based on ring resonators and nanoparticles. He has over 40 publications and over 10 issued/pending patents. Dr. Fan serves as a chair and organizer of conferences for SPIE and MRS. He is a recipient of 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award, American Chemical Society Young Faculty Award, the Wallace H. Coulter Early Career Award, and the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. His research is supported by National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health, private foundations, and industrial companies. If you are interested in meeting Dr. Fan, please contact Dr. Chang Lu (changlu(a)purdue.edu <mailto:changlu@purdue.edu> ) to set up an appointment. B: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 8:45AM, Breakfast, MJIS 1001: ³What Is Inventorship?² by Attorney Brad Addison. REGISTER TO ATTEND: www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/certificate/events Brad Addison is a partner and a member of the Intellectual Property Department of Barnes and Thornburg LLP, where his practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the chemical and biological technology areas. He earned his BS degree in biology from Indiana State University, his PhD from the University of Kentucky, and his JD from the University of Cincinnati in 1993 (bio available here: http://www.btlaw.com/Person.asp?Personnel_ID=250)

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Birck Support Survey
by Jeff Goecker 22 May '08

22 May '08

The following message was sent on behalf of Tim Sands. Dear Birck Nanotechnology Center Resident: The Birck Nanotechnology Center was originally staffed at levels based on anticipated needs. Now that we have been in the building and operating for approximately 18 months, it is time to reassess our needs with respect to the services provided by business office, clerical and lab staff. Please complete the following survey, rating each service category with respect to your expectations, and add your comments in the box at the end of the survey. Thanks in advance for your input. Survey Details * Go to: https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/facilities/manuals/supp… * Login with Purdue Career Account information * See instructions at the top of the page for additional details * Please complete by June 1, 2008 (Data will be collected at this time) * Estimated completion time is 10-15 minutes Regards- Tim Sands Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Birck Nanotechnology Center

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Chemical Source Change
by John Weaver 20 May '08

20 May '08

BNC is switching chemical suppliers for stock acids . In February, our acid supplier ICR had an equipment malfunction and shipped a batch of BOE that was 10x too dilute. . All faulty material has been pulled and was replaced with tested BOE lots dated 03/19/08 and 03/28/08 . Demands from BNC for more rigorous quality controls and documentation were unmet. . BNC is phasing out ALL ICR materials and switching to J.T. Baker for all acid supplies (HF, BOE, H2SO4, HCl, HNO3). The cross over will occur as each acid stock is consumed. John R. Weaver Facility Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University (765) 494-5494 jrweaver(a)purdue.edu

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