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Fw: Small project
by Justus C Ndukaife 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

Dear Fellow Engineers and Scientists: Please see email thread below. You participation in the survey would help educate K-12 students on the day-to-day activities of Engineers. Please feel free to also share with your colleagues who could participate. Thanks for your consideration, Justus ________________________________ From: Tanya Faltens <tfaltens.purdue(a)gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 2:20 PM To: Justus C Ndukaife Subject: Fwd: Small project Dear Justus, One of our collaborators is doing some engineering education research and would like input from engineers, including graduate students and post docs. Could you please forward this email to people who might like to participate or to other students in leadership positions who may have a network to connect to? Also, if you know anyone out in industry, their responses would be very helpful. Thank you, Tanya -- Tanya Faltens, Ph.D. Educational Content Creation Manager Network for Computational Nanotechnology Purdue University 207 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971 tfaltens(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tfaltens@purdue.edu> (765) 494-6318 www.nanohub.org<http://www.nanohub.org> <http://www.nanohub.org/> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tamecia R. Jones, MA, MDiv <tameciajones(a)gmail.com<mailto:tameciajones@gmail.com>> Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 1:36 PM Subject: Re: Small project To: Tanya Faltens <tfaltens.purdue(a)gmail.com<mailto:tfaltens.purdue@gmail.com>> Cc: Informal Research <tameciajones(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tameciajones@purdue.edu>> Dear researcher or engineer, We are doing career profiles of engineering disciplines and specialties for K-12 students. There are students who are learning about engineering, but beyond their projects or hearing the types of majors they say that they don't have concrete ideas of what engineers do from day to day. We decided to do profiles of careers from various majors and specialties so students will have examples and stories to remember. We are you to answer an online survey about your field and job. Be as specific as you can, use your technical jargon or layman's terms, and we will take your responses and generate profiles that students can view online. We want you to share it with others in your field or friends in other engineering disciplines. You have the option of remaining anonymous. You can complete the short survey at the following link: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZcMbr1NfE3BKDj Thank you! Tamecia Jones Graduate Research Assistant, Engineering Education INSPIRE Purdue University tameciajones(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tameciajones@purdue.edu> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:44 AM, Tanya Faltens <tfaltens.purdue(a)gmail.com<mailto:tfaltens.purdue@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Tamecia, Great! I can connect you with some grad students -- there are some student societies who may be able to help. Please send me a blurb that I can directly email to a few people. It should ask them to help find participants and send it to their members or others who may be interested. My work has only peripherally been about nano-- through things like NanoDays outreach and nanoHUB. Regards, Tanya -- Tanya Faltens, Ph.D. Educational Content Creation Manager Network for Computational Nanotechnology Purdue University 207 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971 tfaltens(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tfaltens@purdue.edu> (765) 494-6318<tel:(765)%20494-6318> www.nanohub.org<http://www.nanohub.org> <http://www.nanohub.org/> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:41 AM, Tamecia R. Jones, MA, MDiv <tameciajones(a)gmail.com<mailto:tameciajones@gmail.com>> wrote: Tanya, Grad students would be a great start as I could focus on their research and give great examples of how the work applies to real life! Would you be willing to be one of the profiles as well and talk about your dissertation if it was connected to nano? Tamecia On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Tanya Faltens <tfaltens.purdue(a)gmail.com<mailto:tfaltens.purdue@gmail.com>> wrote: Dear Tamecia, Would grad student researchers work for you? There are several working in different areas (nanophotonics, mems, materials, devices) Regards, Tanya -- Tanya Faltens, Ph.D. Educational Content Creation Manager Network for Computational Nanotechnology Purdue University 207 South Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971 tfaltens(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tfaltens@purdue.edu> (765) 494-6318<tel:(765)%20494-6318> www.nanohub.org<http://www.nanohub.org> <http://www.nanohub.org/> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 11:32 AM, Tamecia R. Jones, MA, MDiv <tameciajones(a)gmail.com<mailto:tameciajones@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Tanya, I hope everything it going well. I have been looking at another research project and students are interested in profiles of some engineering disciplines. We wanted to start with nanotechnology and nano-engineering so we can add some things to NanoHub. Do you know of any people currently working in the center who would be open to asking a few questions about their background and job? It would be a survey questionnaire they could do online, and then I would write up a profile of them. We wouldn't force them to take pictures, but that would be nice. Would you have some suggestions and be willing to make email introductions so I can invite them to participate? Tamecia

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NSAC Workshop on 3D Printing
by Aveek Dutta 21 Apr '17

21 Apr '17

Dear all, The Nanotechnology Student Advsiory Council will be organising a workshop on 3D printing on Monday April 24, 2017 from 2-4pm in BRK 1001. The workshop will be presented by Chang Yoon. The presentation will be for 30-45 mins followed by a lab demonstration. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you all there. Best, Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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FW: Professional development Seminar by Purdue ECE Alumni Prof. Saptarshi Das tomorrow APR 21 6 PM EE117
by Turner, Jaime J 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

From: Krishnakali Chaudhuri [mailto:kchaudh@purdue.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 1:08 PM To: J Turner <jjturner(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Professional development Seminar by Purdue ECE Alumni Prof. Saptarshi Das tomorrow APR 21 6 PM EE117 Hey Jamie, There's a professional /career development seminar tomorrow by Prof. Saptarshi Das from Pennsylvania State University, who is also a Purdue ECE and BIRCK alumni. The talk will be held tomorrow APRIL 21, Friday, 6 PM at EE117 and will be highly relevant to all graduate students looking to get some insight into career building during grad school years. I have attached the event flyer. Event is free for all and there'll be free food! RSVP here :https://www.facebook.com/events/1822759207976180/ Could you please help me spread the word to the BNC students list? Many thanks, Krishnakali Graduate Student Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University

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[Mentoring_at_Purdue] M@P - Bridging Generational Competence Workshop
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Hello everyone! The Mentoring@Purdue Program (M@P) is holding the final workshop of the semester TODAY! Bridging Generational Competence is today, April 19th from noon - 1:00pm in Pfendler Hall room 241 with lunch provided. Please join us, along with Dr. Scott Downey, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Quincy Clark, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education, and Casey Hooker, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, to dig deeper into the topic of generational competence. The multi-generational workforce requires generational competence and an age-friendly work environment that draws on the strengths of all generations. The ability to understand and accept generational differences facilitates the mutual respect and equity necessary to foster successful intergenerational relationships as co-workers and mentors. The overall goal of this workshop is to define generational competence and its role in age-diversity and mentoring. We will discuss the common characteristics of different generational groups and identify specific areas of difference to bridge, as well as commonalities to build upon, and outline strategies for developing generational competence and creating powerful intergenerational mentoring relationships. We hope to see you there! If you are unable to join us on campus, please follow this link to join us via webex: https://purdue.webex.com/join/foxrj [cid:image003.jpg@01D2B86B.BD866A40] On behalf of the M@P team, Dottie Vollmer Master’s Student Purdue University College of Agriculture Youth Development and Agricultural Education 765.585.1609 _______________________________________________ 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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[Mentoring_at_Purdue] M@P - Bridging Generational Competence Workshop
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Hello everyone! The Mentoring@Purdue Program (M@P) is holding the final workshop of the semester TOMORROW! Bridging Generational Competence is on Wednesday, April 19th from noon - 1:00pm in Pfendler Hall room 241 with lunch provided. Please join us, along with Dr. Scott Downey, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Quincy Clark, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education, and Casey Hooker, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, to dig deeper into the topic of generational competence. The multi-generational workforce requires generational competence and an age-friendly work environment that draws on the strengths of all generations. The ability to understand and accept generational differences facilitates the mutual respect and equity necessary to foster successful intergenerational relationships as co-workers and mentors. The overall goal of this workshop is to define generational competence and its role in age-diversity and mentoring. We will discuss the common characteristics of different generational groups and identify specific areas of difference to bridge, as well as commonalities to build upon, and outline strategies for developing generational competence and creating powerful intergenerational mentoring relationships. We hope to see you there! [cid:image001.jpg@01D2B830.D944EE40] On behalf of the M@P team, Dottie Vollmer Master's Student Purdue University College of Agriculture Youth Development and Agricultural Education 765.585.1609 ** 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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[Mentoring_at_Purdue] M@P - Bridging Generational Competence Workshop THIS WEEK!
by Vollmer, Dorothy L 16 Apr '17

16 Apr '17

Hello everyone! The Mentoring@Purdue Program (M@P) is holding the final workshop of the semester THIS WEEK! Bridging Generational Competence is on Wednesday, April 19th from noon - 1:00pm in Pfendler Hall room 241 with lunch provided. Please join us, along with Dr. Scott Downey, an associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Quincy Clark, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education, and Casey Hooker, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, to dig deeper into the topic of generational competence. The multi-generational workforce requires generational competence and an age-friendly work environment that draws on the strengths of all generations. The ability to understand and accept generational differences facilitates the mutual respect and equity necessary to foster successful intergenerational relationships as co-workers and mentors. The overall goal of this workshop is to define generational competence and its role in age-diversity and mentoring. We will discuss the common characteristics of different generational groups and identify specific areas of difference to bridge, as well as commonalities to build upon, and outline strategies for developing generational competence and creating powerful intergenerational mentoring relationships. We hope to see you there! [cid:image001.jpg@01D2B6D1.C94CA830] On behalf of the M@P team, Dottie Vollmer Master's Student Purdue University College of Agriculture Youth Development and Agricultural Education 765.585.1609 **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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Today's Coffee hour
by Aveek Dutta 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

Dear all, Join us today for coffee hour at 3:30pm in Birck Atrium. Presenter: Amr Mohammed Shahat Title: Monte Carlo Simulation of Thermal Transport in Fractal Nonperiodic Multilayer Structures with Power Law Layer Thickness Dependence Best, Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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NSAC Spring Picnic Today from 5pm at PVCC
by Aveek Dutta 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

Dear all, Please join us for the NSAC Spring 2017 Picnic at the Purdue Village Community Center from 5pm today. There will be food and drinks. We will also be hosting elections for the NSAC Executive Committee 2017-18. Hope to see you all there. Regards, Aveek Dutta Graduate Research Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Purdue University

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Aida Ebrahimi, Final Exam, 4/14/2017, Wang 1004
by Seyedehaida Ebrahimi 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Dear all, I would like to invite you to my PhD final exam, tomorrow (04/14/2017) at 9:30 am in Wang 1004. Please find the abstract of my thesis below. Refreshment will also be provided. Best, Aida ****** Thesis Title: Droplet-based Impedance Sensing for Biomedical Applications and Probing Bacterial Response to Environmental Stressors Abstract: According to the World Health Organization, every year around 60 million people die because of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and infectious diseases (including HIV, Tuberculosis, and foodborne illnesses). The majority of people dying of these health conditions live in low- to mid-income countries with less access to advanced medical diagnostic tools. Low-cost, portable biosensors can offer unprecedented opportunities for realization of point-of-care diagnostics that are accessible to a broader population. In addition, among the grand challenges of the 21st century, the antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria poses a serious threat to the global health. Rapid detection of bacteria and subsequent prescription of the required dosage of antibiotics are critical for timely treatment of bacterial infections and slow down the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Conventional antibacterial testing systems are usually slow or expensive. Therefore, faster and more accessible methods are highly desirable. To approach both problems, we need to develop low-cost, rapid bioanalysis tools that are also accurate and allow multiplexed screening. Towards this goal, we developed a low-cost, array-formatted electrochemical sensor for rapid detection and on-chip analysis of biomolecules, including DNA and bacteria. The method utilizes droplet evaporation to concentrate the analyte and reduces the detection time from days to mere minutes. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of deferent parameters affecting the sensor performance, all supported by a physics-based framework. This work demonstrates the power of time-dependent electrical analysis to sort live and dead bacterial cells in only a few minutes as well as on-chip probing of some of their fundamental behaviors in response to important environmental triggers, in particular, osmotic stress, heat, and antibiotics. These findings highlight the potential of electrochemical biosensors which in tandem with the advances in microfluidics and material processing can create next generation of low-cost, real-time biological interrogation systems. -- Aida Ebrahimi PhD Candidate, Electrical Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University Homepage: https://sites.google.com/site/aidaebrahimi/

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NSAC Spring Picnic *Tomorrow* @PVCC Lounge (Free Food, Election)
by Sajid Choudhury 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Dear all, I apologize for the late notice. We plan to have the spring picnic of Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council tomorrow, April 14, 2017. We have catered food and outdoor activities (if weather permits). Please join us from 5-7pm at Purdue Village Community Center (PVCC) lounge. We also plan to hold the election for the next Executive Committee of NSAC (2017-18). If you want to get volunteering opportunities and leadership skills, please consider participating in the election. If you cannot make it to tomorrow's election but still would like to participate in the EC, please send an email to our current president, Aveek Dutta (dutta6(a)purdue.edu) Thank you Sajid Choudhury Vice President NSAC [cid:8e712876-5c39-4dd6-b18e-887fff951705]

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