All,

Unfortunately, the steam supply issue from Wade power plant persists as of this writing. Therefore, toxic gases remain off and the cleanroom, biocleanroom, and J Bay labs remain closed.

At this time, the non-cleanroom laboratories are open and research may proceed. However, we cannot guarantee temperature or humidity stability in the labs and it is possible that we may have to close those labs as well if the steam situation worsens.

We don’t have a timeline from Wade as to when the steam pressure will return to normal. Rest assured that we will reopen the cleanroom areas as soon as it is safe to do so.

Regards,

Jeff Kuhn

Facility Engineer

Birck Nanotechnology Center

Purdue University

1205 W. State St.

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Ph:  (765) 496-8329

Fax: (765) 496-2018