July 2011 - Bnc-grads-list

Updated Purdue University Nano-Bio Student Symposium
by Schwartz, Melissa J 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

Purdue University Nano-Bio Student Symposium September 1, 2011 - 9 am - 1 pm - MRGN 129 Call for Papers With New Submission Instructions* About the event: The confluence of scientific and technological advances at the intersection of semiconductor electronics and biology points to novel applications in fields ranging from medicine and assistive technologies to environmental protection. Combining knowledge and technology at the leading edge of biology and electronics—the area referred to as “bioelectronics” — can be part of the solution to challenges arising from a variety of trends, including aging populations, rising healthcare costs, the growing number of injured veterans. Purdue boasts some of the world's leading experts in both nanotechnology and biology research. Many research groups and students are now studying the exciting convergence of micro/nano technology and biomedical applications. The Birck Nanotechnology Center and Bindley Bioscience Center will co-host a mini “Nano-Bio” symposium. This event seeks to provide a forum for our local community to gather and learn about ongoing research on campus. The symposium organizers invite you to submit abstracts in the area of bioelectronics and all other forms of biological devices and circuits. The goal of the symposium is to exchange different views and opinions on various biology research topics, gather ideas on opportunities for nanotechnology in biomedical research and provide an engaging environment for potential collaborations. Another important function of the symposium is to provide students and postdoctoral researchers a stage to practice and improve their presentation skills. Presenters for both oral and poster presentations are limited to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Eight “Best Paper” awards will be presented at the end of the symposium and will include an international conference travel opportunity as first prize and $100 gift cards as the remaining prizes. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served during the symposium. Submission format: To submit an abstract, please visit: http://bit.ly/qCV2ZG and complete the form. Primary authors should include: (a) title; (b) all authors and affiliations; contact information for the lead author; (c) a one-page summary of the research between 200 and 400 words, one graphic may be sent to tsfisher(a)purdue.edu, but is not required; (d) indication of any preference for oral or poster presentation. Presentation format: Oral presentation: 10 minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A Poster presentation: Limited to 1 poster per presenter Note: The final agenda will be determined by the organizers according to the number and categories of contributions. Jeff Goecker Communications Specialist Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-494-7716 http://www.nano.purdue.edu

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PhD Job Opportunities at Intel
by Salazar, Cynthia S 18 Jul '11

18 Jul '11

FYI – please forward to other interested students: Intel Corporation has several openings for physical science Ph.D.’s to support/direct R&D of advanced processing methods used to manufacture the next generation of microprocessors. Positions are available in the areas of thin film deposition, electrochemistry, and chemical mechanical polish. Openings are at Intel’s primary development facility (Ronler Acres) located ~10 miles west of Portland OR. Ph.D. candidates in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields should email resumes to stefan.meister(a)intel.com<mailto:stefan.meister@intel.com>. Regards, Stefan Meister [cid:image001.gif@01CC4221.4DC43500] Stefan Meister, Ph.D. PTD BE Planar Engineer Email: stefan.meister(a)intel.com<mailto:stefan.meister@intel.com>

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Reminder of Seminar July 15, 2011
by Schwartz, Melissa J 15 Jul '11

15 Jul '11

Reminder attendance is needed. “JWST Microshutter Array System and Beyond” July 15, 2011, 9:30-10:30AM BNC, ROOM 1001 Dr. Mary Li NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Brief Bio: Dr. Li received her Ph.D. degree in Material Science & Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park, in 1992. Leading the group of MEMS- and Nano-Technologies at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), she is specialized in the fabrication, characterization, and packaging of semiconductor-based detectors and MEMS/NanoTech devices/systems. She is a lead engineer in MEMS device fabrication for Microshutter Arrays from concept design to flight-qualified devices for James Webb Space Telescope. Her expertise on materials characterization provides her capabilities in precise materials selection and critical processing procedure verification. Dr. Li, as PI and Co-I, received multiple research and research equipment awards from National Science Foundation, Army Defense-University Research, NASA, University of Maryland and the electronics industries. She received NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal in 2009 and multiple achievement awards at GSFC. She published more than 60 papers in various technical journals in MEMS device fabrication, microelectronics characterization, materials properties, and two book chapters in microelectronic packaging and reliabilities. Brief Abstract: We have developed the Microshutter Array (MSA) system at NASA GSFC as a multi-object aperture array for the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The MSA system will enable NIRSpec to simultaneously obtain spectra from more than 100 targets, which, in turn, increases instrument efficiency one-hundred fold. Consequently, this system represents one of the three major innovations on the JWST, which has been selected by the National Research Council's 2001 decadal survey as the top-ranked space-based mission and is scheduled to be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. Furthermore, the MSA system will be one of the first MEMS devices serving observation missions in space. Microshutters are designed for the selective transmission of light with high efficiency and constrast and feature torsion hinges, light shields, deep-reactive ion-etched silicon windows, magnetic actuation, and electrostatic latching and addressing. Complete MSA quadrant assemblies consisting of 365 x 181 microshutters have been successfully fabricated.

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Purdue Nano-Bio Student Symposium and Mixer
by Schwartz, Melissa J 12 Jul '11

12 Jul '11

Purdue Nano-Bio Student Symposium and Mixer Call for Papers The Birck Nanotechnology Center and Bindley Bioscience Center will co-host a mini “Nano-Bio” symposium, which will be held on September 1, 2011, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM located in Burton Morgan room 129. Please find attached information concerning this symposium.

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Cleaning out the refrigerator July 14, 2011
by Schwartz, Melissa J 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

7/07/2011 CLEANING OUT The Refrigerator ON July 14, 2011 [cid:image002.jpg@01CC3BCA.A36F3A70] Please note if your items aren't dated then they will be disposed of on this day. [cid:image006.jpg@01CC3BCA.A36F3A70] Thanks for your cooperation!

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Introduction to Mendeley
by Alfredo Tuesta 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Are you having difficulty organizing your literature review? There is a better way than using folders and subfolders! Mendeley is a free cross-platform application that helps researchers manage and annotate their scientific paper collections. Researchers can also set up collaborative projects, work and discuss in groups, and share data on Mendeley's web platform. This Friday, July 8, two Mendeley Advisors will provide a concise introduction to Mendeley. BRK 2001 11AM NSAC will provide refreshments. Alfredo Tuesta NSAC Treasurer & Mendeley Advisor -- PhD Candidate Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street (Office 2234) West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 973.462.6810

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