November 2016 - Bnc-grads-list

FREE FOOD
by Anthrop, Heather L 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

There is Subway in the kitchen. Please help yourself but also clean up any messes. Thank you, Heather L Anthrop Secretary V Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494 - 7053

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Keynote: "Networking for Nerds" Today 5pm @Fowler Hall
by Aveek Dutta 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

Join us today for the Keynote address by Alaina Levine at 5pm in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. She will be speaking about networking and landing your dream job. There will also be a book signing event after the Keynote. Please feel free to forward the email to your colleagues or student list. [cid:5841616f-c7c8-4508-894a-fee46473f6ae] Alaina G. Levine is an award-winning entrepreneur, career consultant, science journalist, professional speaker and corporate comedian. Her new book, Networking for Nerds, was published by Wiley in July 2015, and beat out Einstein (really!) for the honor of being named one of the Top 5 Books of 2015 by Physics Today Magazine. A prolific speaker and writer on career development and professional advancement, she has delivered over 700 speeches for clients in the US, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, and has written over 300 articles in international publications such as Science, Nature, Scientific American, National Geographic News Watch, and others. She is a career columnist for Physics Today and the American Physical Society's APS News, and a regular contributor to ScienceCareers.org. @AlainaGLevine Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Reminder: Professional Development Workshop Series and Keynote on Networking, Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
by NSAC 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Dear Colleagues, This is a gentle reminder about the professional development workshop series and keynote scheduled for this Wednesday (Nov 30). Please see the agenda below: *Agenda:* *WORKSHOPS (**8am to 4pm at Birck Nanotechnology Center Rm 2001**):* *8:00 – 9:30am*: Breakfast with women in science and engineering, Informal discussion on work-life balance issues, two-body challenges and combating sexual harassment, Open Q and A *10:00 – 11:00am*: Leveraging Social Media for Networking and Career Advancement *11:00 – 12:00pm*: Professional Etiquette for Science and Engineering Professionals: Perception = Truth *12:00 – 1:00pm: *Lunch with postdocs and grad students: Entrepreneurship for Science and Engineering Professionals: Tech Entrepreneurship 101, Open Q and A and discussion- bring your questions! *2:00 – 3:00pm*: Negotiation Strategy and Tactics *3:00 – 4:00pm*: Innovation, Growth, and Advancement through the Diversity of Ideas *KEYNOTE (**venue: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center from 5-6pm**)* *5-6pm: *Networking for Nerds: How to Land (or Create) Your Dream Job! *6-7:30pm*: Book-signing event for the book (Networking for Nerds) Sincerely, NSAC Officers On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM, NSAC <nsac(a)purdue.edu> wrote: > Dear Colleagues, > > *Building effective professional networks* have become increasingly > important to accelerate one’s success in their profession whether in > academia, industry, or other organizations. Many students and professionals > have yet to learn how to go about building their professional networks > effectively. To fill this void, the Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council > (NSAC), Purdue chapter of Optical Society of America (OSA) and Society for > Optics and Photonics (SPIE) are organizing a full day *workshop series on > professional development* and *Keynote on Nov 30, 2016* featuring talks > by *Alaina Levine*, author of award-winning book: Networking for Nerds. > Please see details of the workshop topics and agenda attached. A > description of the workshop topics is also attached. > > *Agenda:* > > *WORKSHOPS (**8am to 4pm at Birck Nanotechnology Center Rm 2001**):* > *8:00 – 9:30am*: Breakfast with women in science and engineering, > Informal discussion on work-life balance issues, two-body challenges and > combating sexual harassment, Open Q and A > *10:00 – 11:00am*: Leveraging Social Media for Networking and Career > Advancement > *11:00 – 12:00pm*: Professional Etiquette for Science and Engineering > Professionals: Perception = Truth > *12:00 – 1:00pm: *Lunch with postdocs and grad students: Entrepreneurship > for Science and Engineering Professionals: Tech Entrepreneurship 101, Open > Q and A and discussion- bring your questions! > *2:00 – 3:00pm*: Negotiation Strategy and Tactics > *3:00 – 4:00pm*: Innovation, Growth, and Advancement through the > Diversity of Ideas > > *KEYNOTE (**venue: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center from 5-6pm**)* > *5-6pm: *Networking for Nerds: How to Land (or Create) Your Dream Job! > *6-7:30pm*: Book-signing event for the book (Networking for Nerds) > > Thanks, > NSAC Officers > >

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Laser Tag at Indy
by Sajid Choudhury 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

NSAC, OSA and SPIE Purdue Chapter jointly present Laser Tag. Join the laser tag battle to have fun and network with your colleagues. Cost is 10$/person for 3 hours. NSAC, OSA and SPIE will support refreshments and gas reimbursements. Please register: https://goo.gl/6xYzPV Date: December 1st, Thursday Time: 7.00-10.00 pm Place: Xsite Amusement Center, 6155 E 86th St. Indianapolis (We leave Birck Nanotechnology Center at 5:45pm) [image: Inline image 1]

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Professional Development Workshop Series and Keynote on Networking, Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
by NSAC 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

Dear Colleagues, *Building effective professional networks* have become increasingly important to accelerate one’s success in their profession whether in academia, industry, or other organizations. Many students and professionals have yet to learn how to go about building their professional networks effectively. To fill this void, the Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council (NSAC), Purdue chapter of Optical Society of America (OSA) and Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) are organizing a full day *workshop series on professional development* and *Keynote on Nov 30, 2016* featuring talks by *Alaina Levine*, author of award-winning book: Networking for Nerds. Please see details of the workshop topics and agenda attached. A description of the workshop topics is also attached. *Agenda:* *WORKSHOPS (**8am to 4pm at Birck Nanotechnology Center Rm 2001**):* *8:00 – 9:30am*: Breakfast with women in science and engineering, Informal discussion on work-life balance issues, two-body challenges and combating sexual harassment, Open Q and A *10:00 – 11:00am*: Leveraging Social Media for Networking and Career Advancement *11:00 – 12:00pm*: Professional Etiquette for Science and Engineering Professionals: Perception = Truth *12:00 – 1:00pm: *Lunch with postdocs and grad students: Entrepreneurship for Science and Engineering Professionals: Tech Entrepreneurship 101, Open Q and A and discussion- bring your questions! *2:00 – 3:00pm*: Negotiation Strategy and Tactics *3:00 – 4:00pm*: Innovation, Growth, and Advancement through the Diversity of Ideas *KEYNOTE (**venue: Fowler Hall in Stewart Center from 5-6pm**)* *5-6pm: *Networking for Nerds: How to Land (or Create) Your Dream Job! *6-7:30pm*: Book-signing event for the book (Networking for Nerds) Thanks, NSAC Officers

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Food
by Anthrop, Heather L 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

There is some food by 1001 if you would like some. Thank you, Heather L Anthrop Secretary V Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494 - 7053

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Today's Coffee Hour
by Aveek Dutta 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Dear all, Apologies for the confusion. Today's speaker is Vaibhav Jain. Best, Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Today's Coffee Hour
by Aveek Dutta 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Dear all, Please join us for today's coffee hour from 3:30pm. Today's presenter is Vaibhav Ostwal and his presentation will be on "A low-cost, paper-based visual indicator patch for monitoring dehydration rate due to sweating". Best, Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Managing Your Financial Future
by Anthrop, Heather L 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Please see the attached flyer regarding "Managing your Financial Future"

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Toastmasters Public Speaking Workshop: Today at 11:45am in PGSC 105AB
by Mikhail Shalaginov 08 Nov '16

08 Nov '16

Reminder that today there will be a Toastmasters workshop on developing public speaking skills (see attached flyer for more details). Place & time: *Nov 8th (Tue), 11:45am in PGSC 105AB* Lunch will be provided. Regards, Tecumseh Toastmasters Club #485 -- Mikhail Y. Shalaginov PhD candidate Research assistant Purdue University Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 tel: +1 765 496 2067; fax: +1 765 496 2018 email: shalaginov(a)purdue.edu https://engineering.purdue.edu/~mshalagi/

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