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Organs-on-a-Chip-Training-Workshop-April-18-19 2019
by Kwok, Tim 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Fellow Scientists, Recent advances in cell biology, microfabrication and microfluidics have enabled the development of microengineered and controlled models of the functional units of human organs — known as organs-on-a-chip or tissue-chips. The 3D3C workshop on organs-on-a-chip will be offered on April 18 & 19, 2019. The workshop will include a lecture, classroom exercises, demonstrations and hands-on practical, covering the basic setup and modern approaches for the design of organs-on-a-chip. It will encompass aspects of substrates used in organs-on-a-chip, microfluidic systems, culture surface geometry and biosensors. During the lecture portion of the workshop we will also discuss differences between organoids and organs- or tissue-chips. For details, please refer to the attached pamphlet. The workshop is opened for enrollment and the deadline for registration is March 29, 2019. If you are interested, please contact me. Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/f830286a-872…]

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BNC E-news for the week of March 11th
by Turner, Jaime J 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events Dr. Raivo Stern Seminar NMR studies of 2D quantum magnets – BaCuSi2O6 and SrCu2(BO3)2<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1954> Monday, March 11th @ 2:00pm in BRK 1001 Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am – 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Nanodays volunteers needed!! Participants will have the opportunity to: · Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. · Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. · Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee Parking Changes Please share with building occupants: The next phase of the Discovery Park District development will close the parking lot west of Birck Nanotechnology Center along with the parking spaces on Marshall Drive, on or after March 18, 2019. A few spaces directly west of Birck along the sidewalk will remain open until May. These may be accessed from Gates Rd. off of Nimitz Drive. Please be alert to signage changes that will occur to parking spaces on streets and lots. Adjustments have been made to accommodate for the loss of Purdue permit spaces. Additional A permit spaces have been added to Arnold Drive, directly east of the Purdue Village Administration Building along with additional A and AB permit spaces added to the Discovery Park Lot. Please see attached map for these locations. Questions may be directed to Parking Facilities at (765) 494-9497 or parking(a)purdue.edu<mailto:parking@purdue.edu>

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Ali Javey Seminar - Friday, March 8th @ 1:00pm in MRGN 121
by Black, Nancy Lee 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

[cid:image001.png@01D4D04D.9848E400] Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1027 | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494.3509 | Fax: 765.496.8383 | Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ [https://www.purdue.edu/brand/images/Purdue_University-150_Years_of_Giant_Le…] www.purdue.edu/giantleaps<http://www.purdue.edu/giantleaps>

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Reminder: Fab Forum today @ 1 PM; Location changed to BRK 2001
by Wirth, Justin C 04 Mar '19

04 Mar '19

Greetings all, this week's Fab Forum has been moved to BRK 2001 due to a space conflict in the atrium. We will be showing and getting feedback on a new part of cleanroom training for new users: BNC 202: Labware solvent cleaning. We will also open with a large amount of equipment updates/status discussion. Open discussion and questions will follow. Light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Brazil Santa Luzia, light roast Tea of the week: Sweet Cinnamon Spice, herbal blend Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM, typically in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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Ali Javey Seminar - Friday, March 8th @ 1:00pm in MRGN 121
by Black, Nancy Lee 04 Mar '19

04 Mar '19

[cid:image001.png@01D4D04D.9848E400] Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1027 | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494.3509 | Fax: 765.496.8383 | Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ [https://www.purdue.edu/brand/images/Purdue_University-150_Years_of_Giant_Le…] www.purdue.edu/giantleaps<http://www.purdue.edu/giantleaps>

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BNC E-news for the week of March 4th
by Turner, Jaime J 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events BNC Distinguished Seminar Dr. Ali Javey Wearable Sweat Sensors - Towards big data for human health<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1955> Friday, March 8th @ 1:00pm in MRGN 121 Dr. Raivo Stern Seminar NMR studies of 2D quantum magnets – BaCuSi2O6 and SrCu2(BO3)2<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1954> Monday, March 11th @ 2:00pm in BRK 1001 Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am – 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Disciplinary Committee A user was recently observed committing safety and protocol violations. The safety violations included not wearing goggles while working in a solvent hood, not wearing solvent gloves while working in a solvent hood, and mishandling acetone outside of a solvent hood. The procedural violation was touching microscopes while wearing solvent gloves. Remember to always wear the proper PPE while working in our fume hoods, and do not wear solvent or acid gloves while touching equipment. Contaminants such as residual acid or photoresist can be transferred to handles and mechanisms on equipment that can cause chemical exposure to subsequent users and/or malfunction of the equipment mechanisms. [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center has an exciting volunteer opportunity for students! Participants will have the opportunity to: · Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. · Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. · Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee

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BNC Fab Forum cancelled today; will return 3/4/19
by Wirth, Justin C 25 Feb '19

25 Feb '19

Hi all, Fab Forum is cancelled this week, we'll return next Monday, 3/4/19. If you have any specific questions or comments you hoped to bring up this week, please email me and we'll be sure to get them on next week's agenda. Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. For those unable to attend last week, the presentation and discussion highlights have been posted on the BNCWiki (login with career account login and password to view): https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Fab+Forum+2019-02-18 Thanks, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A | Purdue University Office: 765.494.8203 | Email: jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> Wiki: https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki iLab: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/> _________________________________________________________________________ [DP-BirckNanotechCtr-H-BG-RGB]<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/>

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Cell Culture Basics Training Workshop - March 21 & 22 2019 - 2nd Announcement
by Kwok, Tim 25 Feb '19

25 Feb '19

Dear Fellow Scientists, The 3D3C workshop on basic cell culture techniques is scheduled on March 21 & 22, 2019. Participation in the workshops requires having REM biosafety training and blood borne pathogen training. The course fee for the workshop is $250 (see flyer attached for more information). There is no prerequisite for the workshop. The registration deadline is March 1, 2019. If you are interested or have questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Sincerely, Tim Kwok Facility Manager 3D Cell Culture Core (3D3C) Facility Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University ________________________________ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/b7d6d1ffee56a866e499104cf/images/ef749249-d6a…]

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BNC E-news for the week of Feb. 25th
by Turner, Jaime J 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

[cid:image003.jpg@01D404C4.4DF48A80] Seminars /Workshops / Events Dr. David Haviland Seminar Reconstructing Nonlinearity with Intermodulation Spectroscopy<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1952> Feb. 26th @ 11:00am in BRK 1001 Nanodays<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/NanoDays/index.php> April 3rd from 6pm – 8pm: Girl Scout and Birck Family Evening April 4th and 5th from 9:30am – 2:30pm International Symposium of Quantum Science & Technology April 21st, 22nd and 23rd MRGN 121 Agenda and Registration<http://www.cvent.com/events/quantum-science-and-technology/event-summary-40…> Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php?view=1835> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Disciplinary Committee A user was recently observed committing safety and protocol violations. The safety violations included not wearing goggles while working in a solvent hood, not wearing solvent gloves while working in a solvent hood, and mishandling acetone outside of a solvent hood. The procedural violation was touching microscopes while wearing solvent gloves. Remember to always wear the proper PPE while working in our fume hoods, and do not wear solvent or acid gloves while touching equipment. Contaminants such as residual acid or photoresist can be transferred to handles and mechanisms on equipment that can cause chemical exposure to subsequent users and/or malfunction of the equipment mechanisms. [NanoDays: The Biggest Event for the Smallest Science]<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Purdue’s Birck Nanotechnology Center has an exciting volunteer opportunity for students! Participants will have the opportunity to: · Gain professional experience explaining scientific concepts to people from non-technical backgrounds. · Support the future of STEM programs by introducing grade schoolers and high school students to the miniscule world of atoms, molecules, and nanoscale forces. · Participate with other students/researchers in a nationwide festival celebrating nanotechnology science and education. Since 2010, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Discovery Park has participated in NISE NanoDays, a program that promotes science and technology education nationwide. Volunteers will staff activity stations and assist visitors as they investigate different scientific concepts. Some example activities for 2017 include static electricity, DNA, and ultraviolet light. No prior knowledge is required to volunteer, just an enthusiasm for science and science education. Volunteers can attend any or all of the available shifts (04/03/19 - 04/05/19). Free NanoDays T-shirt and food will be provided to Volunteers. Training is mandatory and will be provided in the Birck atrium on Tuesday, 04/02/19. A pizza party will be held from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, training will follow from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and unstructured familiarization with the activities can be done from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If the training schedule does not work for you, or if you have any questions, you may contact volunteer coordinator Rich Hosler (hosler0(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hosler0@purdue.edu>) and Justin Wirth (jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu>) Sign Up Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFkdKYdqxFP2YGKbkeWTY06lVI6Yh9uG…> Thanks you! 2019 Nanodays Committee Parking Info PRF has a conduit installation that will cause the North half of the West gravel lot to be closed on Tuesday February 26, 2019. The contractor will stake off the area Monday night to try and avoid any confusion come Tuesday Morning. See attached for further clarification.

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Reminder: BNC Fab Forum today @ 1 PM in Atrium
by Wirth, Justin C 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

Greetings all, this week's Fab Forum will have a brief overview of the new Keyence VHX 6000 Digital Microscope to be installed in the cleanroom. Stop by to hear the capabilities of this exciting new metrology tool capable of large depths of focus, magnification from 20 to 2000x, and angled observation. Weekly announcements will precede; open discussion and questions will follow. Light snacks will be served along with: Coffee of the week: Costa Rica Tarrazu, medium roast Tea of the week: Chamomile Blend, herbal Fab Forum is held every Monday at 1 PM in the BNC atrium, and allows BNC researchers a place to discuss their current problems, concerns, or successes with sample fabrication, characterization, or equipment use. Thanks, we hope to see you there, Justin Justin C. Wirth Research Engineer - EBL Processes & Nanofab Process Consultation Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 2287A 765.494.8203 | jcwirth(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jcwirth@purdue.edu> https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/>

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