October 2009 - Bnc-grads-list

Argonne Trip Informational Meeting TODAY, 3 PM, BRK 1099
by Caitlin Burger 23 Oct '09

23 Oct '09

Hello everybody, As part of NSAC's research awareness initiative, we are planning a trip to visit the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at the Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago on Monday, November 16th. We will leave sometime in the morning. Information about CNM's research and facilities can be found here: http://www.cnm.anl.gov/index.html . We would like to hold an organizational meeting for the trip TODAY at 3 PM in room BRK 1099. If you are interested in taking a trip to Chicago and visiting this magnificent lab, as well as spending some time in Chicago, please fill out the form found at the link below (NOTE: if you have already filled out the form, please do NOT fill it out again): http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDFDc3ZMYWl1bUh0NE1CR… A visit to the lab is FREE and we will coordinate carpooling after we gather information from those interested. For international students: please see attached form. The form must be submitting to Argonne at least two weeks prior to the visit. Your NSAC Officers: John Wilcox, Cara Smith, Alfredo Tuesta and Caitlin Burger

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Last day for paintball sign up
by Robert Wortman 22 Oct '09

22 Oct '09

All, Today is your last day to sign up for paintball on Sunday with HKN. As a reminder, the cost is $25, and you can sign up in EE 22 or in BRK 2222. -Rob

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FUNDING Info
by Starewich, Deborah S. 21 Oct '09

21 Oct '09

Interested in funding opportunities? got a project that needs backing? Join us for a discussion with Perry Kirkham of the Vice President for Research office this Friday in Mann Hall 203 at noon. Flyer attached Great for graduate students and faculty! Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. Mary Mary Schultz Administrative Assistant Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering schultm(a)purdue.edu 765-494-9828 Mann Hall, suite 225 Discovery Park ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Argonne Trip Informational Meeting This Friday, 3PM, BRK 1099
by Caitlin Burger 20 Oct '09

20 Oct '09

Hello everybody, As part of NSAC's research awareness initiative, we are planning a trip to visit the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at the Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago on Monday, November 16th. We will leave sometime in the morning. Information about CNM's research and facilities can be found here: http://www.cnm.anl.gov/index.html . We would like to hold an organizational meeting for the trip THIS Friday, Oct 23 at 3 PM in room BRK 1099. If you are interested in taking a trip to Chicago and visiting this magnificent lab, as well as spending some time in Chicago, please fill out the form found at the link below (NOTE: if you have already filled out the form, please do NOT fill it out again): http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDFDc3ZMYWl1bUh0NE1CR… A visit to the lab is FREE and we will coordinate carpooling after we gather information from those interested. For international students: please see attached form. The form must be submitting to Argonne at least two weeks prior to the visit. ********************************* In addition, please remember to sign up for the blood drive being held THIS FRIDAY! Please contact John Wilcox (jrwilcox(a)purdue.edu) if you'd like to sign up. Your NSAC Officers: John Wilcox, Cara Smith, Alfredo Tuesta and Caitlin Burger

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Paintball day with HKN
by Robert Wortman 19 Oct '09

19 Oct '09

All, HKN will once again be (partially) sponsoring a paintball day at paintball barn <http://www.paintballbarn.com>. The cost will be $25 dollars, and you can sign up in the HKN lounge (EE 24) or with me at birck (2222). All students/faculty/staff and their friends/family are welcome to attend. Sign ups will be limited to the first 40, and will continue until this Thursday. Details are below: What: Paintball! Where: Paintball barn, 20 minutes south (see the link above for directions) When: Sunday, 10/25 at 12:30 PM Hope to see you there, Rob

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NSAC Meeting TODAY 3 PM BRK 1099
by Cara Smith 15 Oct '09

15 Oct '09

The Birck Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council (NSAC) will be holding its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, starting at 3 PM. Our next meeting will be held TODAY!, October 15th at 3 PM in BRK 1099. *Items to discuss:* Trip to Argon National Lab Committee kick-off- we need your help! (includes Social and Hospitality, Research and Awareness Development, and Policies and Procedures committees) NSAC Constitution Future social activities We hope to see you there! John, Cara, Alfredo and Caitlin NSAC Officers

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Birck tour on Saturday, 10.17.09
by Starewich, Deborah S. 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

We received this request again from Dr. PK Imbrie for a Saturday tour of Birck and possibly Bindley for participants in the Integrated Science and Engineering Learning Community for Saturday, October 17th at 8:30. Candiss and Valerie suggested I send this to you to and ask if you would please send to Grad students who might be available and willing. I have attached the Visit Request Form for your/their review, however note that the date requested on the form is not the correct date. All the best, Cindy Ream Discovery Park Tour Liaison Ph: 765/494-0015 Fax: 765-494-9870 Email: cream(a)purdue.edu Cindy, These are undergraduate students--let's try to identify graduate students. Thanks, Candiss -----Original Message----- From: Palm, Jaclyn M Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 8:24 AM To: Ream, Cindy Cc: Lawless, Valerie A.; Vibbert, Candiss B.; Imbrie, P.K.; Sahley, Christie L.; Kuntz, Andrea L Subject: RE: Discovery Park Tour 10-17 Dear Cindy, Dr. Imbrie ask me to e-mail you to see if we could arrange a tour of the Birck Nanotechnology Center (and possibly Bindley Biosciences Center) for participants in the Integrated Science and Engineering learning Community for Saturday, October 17th from 8:30-10:30. I look forward to receiving your response. Thank you, Jaclyn Jaclyn Palm Assistant Director, Engineering Honors Program Purdue University Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Room 1300 701 West Stadium Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47907-2045 (765) 494-9713

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NSAC Meeting This Thursday 3 PM BRK 1099
by Caitlin Burger 12 Oct '09

12 Oct '09

The Birck Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council (NSAC) will be holding its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, starting at 3 PM. Our next meeting will be held THIS THURSDAY, October 15th at 3 PM in BRK 1099. Items to discuss: Trip to Argon National Lab Committee kick-off- we need your help! NSAC Constitution Future social activities We hope to see you there! John, Cara, Alfredo and Caitlin NSAC Officers

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NSAC Trip to Chicago: Argonne National Lab
by Alfredo Tuesta 08 Oct '09

08 Oct '09

Hello everybody, As part of NSAC's research awareness initiative, we are planning a trip on the third week of November (16-20) to visit the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at the Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago. Since researchers are responsible for the tours and only available from Monday through Friday, we must go during a weekday. Information about CNM's research and facilities can be found here: http://www.cnm.anl.gov/index.html. In order to make our trip to Chicago more enjoyable and worthwhile, we are considering staying in the city for a great pizza dinner and possibly visiting a museum. We have made no further detailed plans for this but would like to know if you are interested as well. If you are interested in taking a trip to Chicago and visiting this magnificent lab and possibly staying for dinner and a museum, fill out this form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDFDc3ZMYWl1bUh0NE1CR… A visit to the lab is FREE and we will coordinate carpooling after we gather information from those interested. Please fill out the form by next Friday, Oct. 16, 2009. Your NSAC Officers: John Wilcox, Cara Smith, Alfredo Tuesta and Caitlin Burger

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Volleyball and Carry-In THIS FRIDAY!
by Caitlin Burger 06 Oct '09

06 Oct '09

Hi Birck Grad Students, If you haven't heard already, we will be setting up a volleyball net and grilling some food outside of Birck THIS FRIDAY at 4 PM! If you are planning to attend, please RSVP so we can ensure that enough food will be available. Also, feel free to bring a dish to pass (dessert, side, ect.). Memo Announcement: Meet and Greet NCN/PRISM/NSAC student at the BNC for the 1st Annual NSAC/NCN/PRISM student cookout & carry-in! ALL FACULTY, STUDENTS, & STAFF ARE WELCOME: Friday, 10.09.09, 4-7PM, volleyball and food at the west end of building [outside]. [Flier] [RSVP] The link to RSVP (if the one above doesn't work): http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/global/events/events.php?id=232&center=7 We hope to see you there! Your NSAC Officers John Wilcox, Cara Smith, Alfredo Tuesa and Caitlin Burger

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