WEEKLY MEMO, January 28, 2008 **************** 1. Announcements **************** 1.1: Bindley Bioscience Center announces its Bindley Strategic Council (BSC). The following faculty members will be serving 3-year terms as advisers to the administrative and scientific leadership of the BBC: Clint Chapple (Biochemistry); Rebecca Doerge (Statistics); Jim Fleet (Foods and Nutrition); Michael Gribskov (Biological Sciences); Tony Hazbun (Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology); Catherine Hill (Entomology) Scott Jackson (Agronomy); Richard Kuhn (Biological Sciences); Phil Low (Chemistry); Suresh Mittal (Comparative Pathobiology); Alyssa Panitch (Biomedical Engineering); Tim Ratliff (Comparative Pathobiology); Tim Sands (Materials Engineering); Cynthia Stauffacher (Biological Sciences); and Connie Weaver (Foods and Nutrition). Bindley Strategic Council members will function as liaisons among academic departments, other Purdue units, external organizations and the BBC in order to enhance communications and establish effective collaborations among center life sciences researchers. The BSC currently consists of 15 members representing 6 different schools/colleges and 11 different academic departments. Input from interested BBC affiliates is welcomed by the BSC. Members¹ contact information is attached to this message and will soon be available on the BBC website (www.bindleybioscience.com <http://www.bindleybioscience.com/ <http://www.bindleybioscience.com/> > ). 1.2: The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and TechPoint will host the Indiana Collegiate Entrepreneur Bootcamp in Indianapolis at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on Thursday, March 20 (2:008:00PM). The program is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students with the desire to become the next wave of successful Indiana entrepreneurs. This highly interactive program features practical tips and advice from some of the best entrepreneurs and investors in Indiana, as well as renowned business coach Bill Joos, Principal at Silicon Valley-based Go to Market Consulting. The Bootcamp teaches students the art and science of creating and managing a high growth venture. Joos will put participants through the paces of business positioning, refining the ³elevator pitch,² and avoiding the most common business planning mistakes. The program will conclude with interactive round tables at dinner where groups of students will have the opportunity to get feedback on their big idea as well as network with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. The dinner will also provide an opportunity for 10-15 students to pitch their big idea and receive immediate and candid feedback from a panel of investors. The top pitches will win $1,000, $500, or $250. There is no cost for attendance thanks to the generous support of Indiana Secondary Market for Education Loans (www.ismloans.org). Visit www.indianabootcamp.org for additional information and to sign up. 1.3: 17th Biennial University Government Industry ³Micro/nano Symposium,² Louisville, KY, July 1316, 2008. Information may be found at http://louisville.edu/conference/ugim2008/. 1.4: TRAVELERS take note! When completing your Form 17s and 25s, the new mileage rate is $0.505. ******************** 2. TOURS/VISITORS ******************** 2.1: Monday, 01.28.08, 8:30AM-4:00PM: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. Visiting Prof. Shalaev¹s group. 2.2: Tuesday, 01.29.08, 1:00-2:00PM: Dr. Jingyan Dong, Industrial Engineering faculty candidate. 2.3: Tuesday, 01.29.08, 1:40-2:15PM: Dr. William Stephen, Vice President for Engagement, Indiana University 2.4: Wednesday, 01.30.08, 9:00-4:00PM: Dr. Devanand Shenoy, DARPA. Visiting Prof. Shalaev. 2.5: Thursday, 01.31.08, 8:30AM-5:00PM: SVTC Technologies, Dave Bergeron, CEO. ******************** 3. SEMINARS ******************** 3.1: Tuesday, January 29, 9:00AM, MRGN 121: ³Plans for Moving the Energy Center Forward,² by Dr. Robert P. Lucht, Ralph and Bettye Bailey Professor of Combustion, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University and Candidate for Director, Energy Center. 3.2: Thursday, January 31, 10:30AM, MRGN 121: ³Plans for Moving the Energy Center Forward,² by Dr. Jay Gore, Vincent P. Reilly Professor of Engineering, Interim Director, Energy Center, Purdue University and Candidate for Director, Energy Center. **************** 4. OPPORTUNITIES **************** 4.1: 2008 Amelia Project Invitation Announcement: The Amelia Project-Giving Wings to Research; Project Chair, Dr. George W. Sledge, Ballve-Lantero Professor of Medicine, Indiana University Cancer Center; Saturday, February 2, 2008, 9:30AM-4:30PM; University Place Conference Center, located on the IUPUI Campus; Indianapolis, Indiana. The trustees of the Catherine Peachey Fund are pleased to invite you to the 10th Annual Amelia Project Retreat. This meeting is designed to 1) bring together the scientists and clinicians working on basic research in breast cancer at institutions across Indiana; 2) foster collaboration across institutional boundaries and enhance research through collegial sharing; and 3) encourage and educate pre and post-doctoral candidates. There is no registration fee as the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has approved an education grant for this meeting. Registration will begin at 9:30AM. Meetings will run from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Lunch will be provided. A Poster Session will follow lunch. Parking vouchers will be provided. To view the agenda, visit http://www.breastcare.org/Peachey/Amelia/2008/Final_Agenda2008.pdf. This forum is designed to allow for meeting fellow researchers and opportunities for beginning relationships that will lead to new collaborations. You are also invited to submit an abstract for a poster presentation. For instructions on poster session submissions, visit http://www.breastcare.org/Peachey/Amelia/2008/CallforSubmission2008DeadlineE xtended.pdf. To register, visit mailto:Nikkole@breastcare.org?subject=Amelia%20Project%20Registration. We¹re getting this information a bit late as notification of attendance was due on January 15. If you¹re interested in attending, please make inquiries as there still may be room. Contact Connie Rufenbarger, Director of the project, 574-269-2198 or mailto:connierufe@maplenet.net. For potential funding mechanisms, visit http://www.breastcare.org/Peachey/Amelia/2008/PotentialFundraisingMechanisms .htm. Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi@ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/