To ensure you receive your BNC Weekly Memo e-mails, please add bnc-all@ecn.purdue.edu to your address book. Current issue is at http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html [image: The BNC Monday Memo] BNC News *week of August 24, 2009 * ANNOUNCEMENTS *KUDOS! *Professor* Yong Chen *received a Young Invesigator Award (YIA) from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for his proposal "Interaction of Radiation with Graphene-based Nanomaterials." [More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#announcement1> ] BIRCK NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER now has* FACEBOOK *page! Join Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/>today, if you don't already have an account. *POSTER PRINTING: *Morgan 233 will be staffed, once again with students who will print your posters. There is no charge for this service. [More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#announcement2>] Want to have a meeting but can't find a room? Are you a student who would like to chat with fellow group members located in another office in Birck or on campus? Out of town and will miss class: deliver lectures from a distance, too. Use *Adobe Connect*! Learn more<http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/gomeet/index.cfm> Use the *new Purchase Order* form: Discovery Park has requested that all orders be placed on the new form. Download it here<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409NewDPPurchasingForm.xls>or visit the Resources section of the Birck website <http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>. ------------------------------ *TOURS/VISITORS* *visit nano.purdue.edu <http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>and refer to "Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information * *Thursday, 08.27.09, 1:30-5:00, BRK 2001*: Indiana CTSI Retreat; contact Sydney Wyatt Kisseberth <skissebe@purdue.edu> ------------------------------ *SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS* *visit nano.purdue.edu <http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>and refer to "Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information * *Wednesday, 09.09.09, 9:00AM-3:30PM, University Place Conference Center, IUPU*I: Healthcare Reform Summit. [Info<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/081709HealthcareReformSummit.pdf> ] *SAVE THE DATE!* *Thursday, 09.17.09, 7:00PM, Fowler Hall, STEW,* PIONEERS IN ENERGY LECTURE: "Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass: Technological Status, Costs and Environmental Impacts — Report on Findings of Panel on Alternative Liquid Fuels National Academy Study on America's Energy Future," by Dr. Michael Ladisch. *Monday and Tuesday, 09.21.09, 9:00AM to 6:00PM, and 09.22.09, 8:30AM to 12:00PM, MRGN 121:* Korea Institute of Science and Technology [KIST] & Purdue University's Global Research Laboratory, "BioNanotechnology on a Global Stage." [Agenda<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409KISTagenda.pdf>] [Call for Posters<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409KISTcall.pdf>] Questions? Contact Luanne Ludwig <lml@purdue.edu> (4-2276). *SAVE THE DATE!* *Tuesday, 09.22.09, 7:00PM, Fowler Hall, STEW,* PIONEERS IN ENERGY LECTURE: "Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Limited Fossil Fuel Future," by Dr. Rakesh Agrawal. *REGISTER NOW!* *Thursday, 08.08.09, 8:45AM-4:30PM, MRGN 121*: "Vaccine Research: New Developments and Opportunities," a symposium. [Flyer<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409Vaccine.pdf>] [More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#seminar1> ] ------------------------------ *JOB OPPORTUNITIES* *Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. *A Post-doctoral research position in the area of theoretical condensed matter physics is available immediately in the group of Prof. Yuli Lyanda-Geller at Purdue University. Topics of interest are quantum computing and electronic transport in semiconductors and ferromagnets. The successful candidate will perform theoretical research in the areas of dissipation, decoherence and entanglement in nanostructures, particularly quantum dots. Experience with quantum kinetic equation and applications of random matrix theory is desirable. Interested candidates should send CV, research experience and interests, list of publications, and contact information for three references to yuli@purdue.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. *Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.* *Student helper needed! **Hours:* 20+ hours per week. *Location:* Mann Hall, Discovery Park; *Compensation: * $10 per hour; *Required skills:* B.S. (Jr/Sr.) or M.S. Strong analytical, creative, writing and research aptitude with proactive mindset. [More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#job1> ] ------------------------------ *LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE* **[image: Moon Baby]<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo/082409moonbaby.jpg> We Proudly Introduce..... *Roman Robert Moon<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#life1> * Born 08-17-2009 @17:35, 7 lbs, 10oz, 19.5 in Mother and baby are doing well.... *Northbound I-65 On/Off Ramps Closing Wed., Aug. 19 at SR 43*, *from the Indiana Department of Transportation: *The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that the northbound on and off ramps on I-65 at State Road 43 (S.R. 43) will close Wednesday, August 19. This will allow crews to begin reconstructing both of the ramps. The ramps will be closed up to four weeks and will reopen by September 16, 2009. The detour follows I-65 to State Road 18 to S.R. 43. ------------------------------ *PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS* Faculty, staff, and students who have fever or other influenza symptoms should seek medical care. PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO WORK WHILE ILL. Birck Nanotechnology Center staff will be notified of an emergency situation by telephone in the order set out in the BNC’s Phone Tree (personnel should have a copy on hand in their offices and homes; contact Deborah Starewich, if you do not have the most recent copy; distributed on Thursday, 09.13.09). BNC faculty members will receive an e-mail message from Monica Allain or Tim Sands. Members of the Faculty (Professors and Research Professors) are responsible for contacting each of their group members, including graduate students, undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists. Specific instructions should be conveyed by phone if possible. 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