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BNC Virtual Faculty Seminar Series: Speaker - Ali Shakouri - Sept. 10th @ 12noon via Zoom
by Turner, Jaime J 10 Sep '20

10 Sep '20

[cid:image004.jpg@01D685C0.EB336F80] The BNC Virtual Faculty Seminar Series is designed to provide faculty a platform to present an overview of their research and the opportunity for collaborative discussion with other BNC faculty and researchers across six colleges and 15 academic units. Ali Shakouri Director of the Birck Nanotechnology Center Professor or Electrical and Computer Engineering September 10th, 2020 | 12:00pm Join Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93857631004 Title: Overview of SMART Industry Consortium Abstract: I will give an overview of the work of more than 50 students, researchers and faculty who are using low cost roll-to-roll manufacturing techniques to make aware and responsive devices for digital agriculture, food safety, healthcare and environmental monitoring. Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) to establish regional internet-of-things testbeds in the ten counties surrounding Purdue will be described. In particular, interdisciplinary collaborations will be highlighted where advanced imaging, in-line sensing and physics-based machine learning are used to make reliable devices from unreliable components. Bio: Dr. Ali Shakouri is the Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk director of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University. He received his doctoral degree from the California Institute of Technology in 1995 and his bachelor's degree in engineering from Telecom ParisTech in France in 1990. He was a faculty member at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1998 to 2011 where he directed a multi university research center focused on direct conversion of heat into electricity. He also initiated a sustainability curriculum and a California-Denmark summer program in renewable energies in collaboration with colleagues in sociology, political science and environmental studies. Ali's major initiative at the Birck Center focuses on nanomanufacturing and printing smart films. The goal is to develop low cost devices and internet of things (IoT) sensor networks to enable digital agriculture, smart food packaging, wearables for healthcare monitoring and smart infrastructure. This involves two dozen faculty from colleges of engineering, science, agriculture and pharmacy. Ali received a Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering in 1999, an NSF CAREER Award in 2000 and the Thermi Award in 2014. Upcoming BNC Virtual Faculty Seminars: Date Faculty Title 9/10/20 Ali Shakouri, Director of Birck Nanotechnology Center Overview of SMART Industry Consortium 9/17/20 Luna Lu, Professor of Civil Engineering - *Note time change* (10am - 11am): Co-Hosted with ECE Nanotechnology for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Applications 9/24/20 Alex Ma, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Superconducting circuits for quantum simulation and quantum information sciences 10/01/20 Hadiseh Alaeian, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering atom-Nanophotonics at low dimensions 10/08/20 Jianguo Mei, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry Semiconducting Polymers: A Journey from Scientific Curiosity to Technology Commercialization 10/15/20 Chen-Lung Hung, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy 10/22/20 Chi Hwan Lee, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Sticker-Like Flexible Sensors for Wearable Healthcare Applications 10/29/20 11/5/20 11/12/20 Krishna Jayant, Professor of BME - *Note time change* (10am - 11am): Co-Hosted with ECE 11/19/20 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: September 7th, 2020
by Turner, Jaime J 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

[cid:image006.jpg@01D685C3.FA345960] Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php Seminars /Workshops / Events BNC Virtual Faculty Seminar Series<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=2984> Sept. 10th, 2020 | 12:00pm | Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93857631004 Professor Ali Shakouri Overview of SMART Industry Consortium Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Reminders for COVID Safety The Birck center is being used much more recently due to our labs and cleanroom being opened under the new SOP restrictions. It's great to see our user community back doing leading-edge research once again! Just a reminder that we're now operating under these COVID protocols: 1. Maintain at least 6' spacing between yourself and all others 2. Wear a face mask at all times when in public places within our building 3. Honor the hallway directional arrows 4. Frequently use hand sanitizer from the dispensers located throughout the building 5. Restrict cleanroom air shower use to one person at a time 6. Restrict cleanroom gowning room occupancy to 3 persons at a time 7. Honor the staff-only hours of 6:00 am - 10:00 am on weekdays 8. Use enhanced PPE when training, including face shields in the cleanroom If we each do our part we are maximizing the chance to keep COVID exposures very low. Thanks for your great support and cooperation during these pandemic times! Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Thanks, Ron 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> 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> 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 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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