January 2018 - Bnc-grads-list

[Mentoring_at_Purdue] Mentoring@Purdue Welcome Back Social! Only 1 Week Away!
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 22 Aug '18

22 Aug '18

Hello everyone! I hope your first few days of classes are going well! Please join Mentoring@Purdue (M@P) for a Welcome Back Social on Wednesday, August 30th from noon-1:00pm at Leopold's Landing in Pfendler Hall! Catch up with faculty, staff, and students while having a bite to eat! M@P would like to invite all incoming and current graduate students, faculty, and staff to our annual welcome back social. This informal event is a great opportunity to meet new students, reconnect with returning students, and actively engage with potential peer and faculty mentors. Please join us for lunch, socializing, and learn how to get involved with Mentoring@Purdue! M@P aims to improve the quality of graduate education through fostering mentoring relationships between graduate students and faculty or staff members. Mentoring has played a crucial role in the success of many individuals, especially those that are generally underserved. The M@P program helps students grow professionally, academically, and personally to become successful individuals in their chosen area of study. M@P is designed to meet the mentoring needs of the mentors and mentees in the program through events, group forums, guest speakers, and workshops. As a participant in M@P, you will have numerous opportunities for academic and personal growth, support, encouragement, and assistance. M@P will provide training and guidance to both parties on how to have an effective mentor-mentee relationship. We look forward to meeting and reconnecting with you! [cid:image001.jpg@01D31C18.C38459A0] On behalf of the entire M@P team, Dottie Vollmer Master's Student Coordinator of On-Campus Activities, Mentoring@Purdue Program Youth Development and Agricultural Education Purdue University College of Agriculture **Mentoring@Purdue (M@P) reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by M@P, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. M@P may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by M@P including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject. A person attending a M@P event who does not wish to have their image recorded for distribution should make their wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers, and/or contact M@P at dvollme(a)purdue.edu, in writing of his/her intentions and include a photograph. M@P will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence. By participating in a M@P event or by failing to notify M@P, in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used by M@P, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify M@P from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. Any person or organization not affiliated with M@P may not use, copy, alter or modify M@P photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings without the advance written permission of an authorized designee from M@P. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! _______________________________________________ Mentoring_at_Purdue mailing list Mentoring_at_Purdue(a)lists.purdue.edu https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/mentoring_at_purdue

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NSAC Coffee hour
by PrabhuKumar Venthurumilli 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Dear all, We have NSAC Coffee hour this week, Neil Dilley (Research Scientist, Birck Staff) will give a talk on New tools for magnetism studies in the BNC Spintronics Lab. As researches at Birck, its good to know the new capabilities available at Birck. What: NSAC Coffee Hour talk When: Friday, November 10th, 2017 3:30 pm Where: BNC Atrium Speaker: Neil Dilley Topic: New tools for magnetism studies in the BNC Spintronics Lab Coffee and refreshments will be served. Also, please feel free to sign up for the Spring coffee hour slots in the Google sheet<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/5344678298c721bb50342f098fe753f8f03f6852?ur…> by clicking here<https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/bb5c95004599369487c7b5413ddb588e28a1b512?ur…>. [cid:2bd9e0d4-67a0-4a49-8ca1-28a6d75b2c42] Regards Prabhu

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NSAC Coffee Hour
by Deesha Shah 02 Feb '18

02 Feb '18

This week for the NSAC Coffee hour, Sean Rinehart will be giving a talk on the BNC Metrology Core. *What: NSAC Coffee Hour talk* *When: Friday, Feb 2nd**, 2018 3:30 pm* *Where: BNC Atrium* *Speaker: **Sean Rinehart* Topic: A Brief Overview of Birck Metrology Core Coffee and refreshments will be served. Also, please feel free to sign up for the Spring coffee hour slots in the Google sheet <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/5344678298c721bb50342f098fe753f8f03f6852?ur…> by clicking here <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/bb5c95004599369487c7b5413ddb588e28a1b512?ur…> .

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[Mentoring_at_Purdue] M@P Workshop TOMORROW!
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 30 Jan '18

30 Jan '18

Good afternoon everyone! Please join Mentoring@Purdue (M@P) tomorrow for the Charting New Paths: HBCU to PWI workshop on Wednesday, January 31st from noon-1:00pm in Pfendler Hall room 241! If you are unable to attend in person, please join us via webex: https://purdue.webex.com/meet/dvollme M@P is a mentoring program designed with women and minority graduate students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University in mind. M@P aims to improve the quality of graduate education through fostering mentoring relationships between graduate students and faculty or staff members in the Agricultural and Life Sciences. Mentoring has played a crucial role in the success of many individuals, especially those that are generally underserved. The M@P program helps students grow professionally, academically, and personally to become successful individuals in their chosen area of study. M@P is designed to meet the mentoring needs of the mentors and mentees in the program through events, group forums, guest speakers, and workshops. As a participant in M@P, you will have numerous opportunities for academic and personal growth, support, encouragement, and assistance. M@P will provide training and guidance to both parties on how to have an effective mentor-mentee relationship. There are over 100 thriving HBCUs in the United States, producing some of the most qualified professionals in all fields and of all races. The transition from a History Black College or University to a Predominately White Institution comes with challenges and benefits. Join us to hear experiences as well as tips and tricks to making the new school feel like home. Join us to hear about the experiences of attending an HBCU before attending a PWI from our distinguish panel including Temitope F. Adeoye, Ph.D. Student in Educational Psychology, James Holly, Jr., Engineering Education Doctoral Candidate, Yujie Huang, Ph.D. Student in Youth Development and Agricultural Education, and Jonathan Weir, Master's Student in Agricultural Economics. [cid:994c92ac-6e3f-4142-8a45-fa7bcd2cbea9] On behalf of the entire M@P team, Dottie Vollmer _______________________________________________ Mentoring_at_Purdue mailing list Mentoring_at_Purdue(a)lists.purdue.edu https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/mentoring_at_purdue

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OSA/SPIE General Meeting: Jan 29th 5pm in Birck 1001
by Deesha Shah 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Hello, We will be having a general meeting for OSA/SPIE on *Monday, January 29th at 5:00 pm in Birck 1001* to discuss our plans for this semester. Also, this summer we will be co-hosting an International OSA Network of Students (IONS) conference with the University of Dayton OSA student chapter. Please attend the meeting to learn more about how you can help with organizing the conference. Best, Deesha

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FW: Nanofabrication Engineer - Job Opportunity for Students/Alums
by Turner, Jaime J 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

My name is Chloe and I wanted to reach out to the Birck Nanotechnology Center with a job opportunity for students and/or alums. We currently have a Nanofabrication Engineer position open at Modern Electron, which is based in Seattle, Washington. We are looking for candidates with an M.S. degree or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related field as well as demonstrated experience in nanoscale fabrication and analysis techniques. We seek to revolutionize the electricity generation industry with highly efficient thermionic energy converters. As a large and archaic industry, there is a massive opportunity for impact and growth on an international level. As an advanced engineer at Modern Electron, the person in this position will be responsible for innovation and production of nano-scale devices using the company’s cutting edge technology and processes. Particular focus will be on designing fabrication process flows for 3D devices, process development, short-loop iterations, and collaborating with the simulation & device test team to prototype and test in silicon designs. The successful candidate will work with a team of physicists, chemists, material scientists, electrical engineers, and technicians. This position will report to the CTO. If you know any candidates who may be qualified and interested, please feel free to forward their resumes and I will send them to our hiring manager. If you would like more information on the position, please visit: https://hire.withgoogle.com/public/jobs/modernelectroncom/view/P_AAAAAADAAA… Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Sincerely, -- [https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0Bx2bR-CZTDGoVlRCQXJkSWNSWjQ] Chloe Choe Technical Recruiter Modern Electron, LLC m: 425-209-0063<tel:(425)%20209-0063> a: 14360 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007 w: modernelectron.com<http://modernelectron.com/> e: chloe.choe(a)modernelectron.com<mailto:chloe.choe@modernelectron.com>

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NSAC Coffee Hour This week
by Sajid Choudhury 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Dear all, We kick off our NSAC Coffee hour sessions for the new semester from this Friday. *What: NSAC Coffee Hour talk* *When: Friday, 1/26/**2018 3:30 pm* *Where: BNC Atrium* *Speaker: **Yuri Efremov* Topic: *Application of Atomic Force Microscopy in Cell Biology**.* Coffee and refreshments will be served. *Also, please feel free to sign up for the Spring coffee hour slots in the Google sheet <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/5344678298c721bb50342f098fe753f8f03f6852?ur…> by clicking here <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/bb5c95004599369487c7b5413ddb588e28a1b512?ur…>. * Thank You, Sajid ‌ <https://mailtrack.io/> Sent with Mailtrack <https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mailtrack-for-gmail-inbox/ndnaehg…>

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Missing Coffee Mug
by Turner, Jaime J 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Hi all, We are looking for the below coffee mug, it is a Limited Edition Korean Script Starbucks Mug and was left outside a lab. If you find it can you please return to Harris Mousoulis in BRK 1276. Thanks for your help! [cid:image001.jpg@01D395F0.261582F0] Jaime Turner Administrative Assistant to the Director Birck Nanotechnology Center | Room 1027 | W. Lafayette, IN Office: 765.494.3509 | Fax: 765.496.8383 | Email: jjturner(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jjturner@purdue.edu> ______________________________________________________________ [cid:image002.jpg@01D395F0.261582F0]

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NSAC spring 2018 Academic trip
by Vasudevan Rajagopal Iyer 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Hello all, NSAC (Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council) will be organizing an academic trip to Argonne National lab's Center for Nanoscale Materials this semester. This is a great opportunity to explore nanotechnology careers/collaborations at Argonne National lab. [cid:81f0ed9a-cc67-445c-a4ff-cefede561db4] If you are interested to participate, please fill out the form by following the link: https://goo.gl/forms/0PD4bpArvubM5noL2 We will be collecting a deposit of $10 for the trip which will be refunded upon trip completion. This is to avoid no shows. Once the dates are finalized based on the responses, we will be collecting the deposit. For more information about CNM, visit: http://www.anl.gov/cnm/center-nanoscale-materials Thank you Vasudevan Iyer PhD Student Academic trip coordinator NSAC https://engineering.purdue.edu/NSAC/ Welcome to NSAC - Purdue Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/NSAC/> engineering.purdue.edu Welcome to NSAC. NSAC is an organization of graduate students at Purdue University who are interested in nanotechnology research. Our membership includes all Birck ...

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[Mentoring_at_Purdue] Mentoring@Purdue Workshop NEXT WEEK!
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Good afternoon everyone! Please join Mentoring@Purdue (M@P) this month for the Charting New Paths: HBCU to PWI workshop on Wednesday, January 31st from noon-1:00pm in Pfendler Hall room 241! If you are unable to attend in person, please join us via webex: https://purdue.webex.com/meet/dvollme M@P is a mentoring program designed with women and minority graduate students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University in mind. M@P aims to improve the quality of graduate education through fostering mentoring relationships between graduate students and faculty or staff members in the Agricultural and Life Sciences. Mentoring has played a crucial role in the success of many individuals, especially those that are generally underserved. The M@P program helps students grow professionally, academically, and personally to become successful individuals in their chosen area of study. M@P is designed to meet the mentoring needs of the mentors and mentees in the program through events, group forums, guest speakers, and workshops. As a participant in M@P, you will have numerous opportunities for academic and personal growth, support, encouragement, and assistance. M@P will provide training and guidance to both parties on how to have an effective mentor-mentee relationship. There are over 100 thriving HBCUs in the United States, producing some of the most qualified professionals in all fields and of all races. The transition from a History Black College or University to a Predominately White Institution comes with challenges and benefits. Join us to hear experiences as well as tips and tricks to making the new school feel like home. Join us to hear about the experiences of attending an HBCU before attending a PWI from our distinguish panel including Temitope F. Adeoye, Ph.D. Student in Educational Psychology, James Holly, Jr., Engineering Education Doctoral Candidate, Yujie Huang, Ph.D. Student in Youth Development and Agricultural Education, and Jonathan Weir, Master's Student in Agricultural Economics. [cid:image003.jpg@01D39514.BF86E690] On behalf of the entire M@P team, Dottie Vollmer Master's Student Coordinator of On-Campus Activities, Mentoring@Purdue Program Youth Development and Agricultural Education Purdue University College of Agriculture _______________________________________________ Mentoring_at_Purdue mailing list Mentoring_at_Purdue(a)lists.purdue.edu https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/mentoring_at_purdue

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