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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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International Research Internship Travel Grants
by Salazar, Cynthia S 23 Jun '11

23 Jun '11

Forwarded on behalf of Dr. Brian Harley, Associate Dean, International Programs: This is a reminder about limited funding available for "International Research Internship Travel Grants." For graduate students (and advanced undergraduates) who are pursuing a research internship overseas, the Study Abroad Office makes a limited number of travel grants available. Up to $500 per student is available as a reimbursement for unpaid expenses. The process is simple. Students and their advisor need not necessarily re-create anything (i.e. project description) if they wish to attach related documentation. If all parties agree and the form is filled out to completion, then students will receive up to $500 reimbursement. Student recipients will later be issued an award letter with instructions about pursuing this reimbursement (for expenses not covered by Purdue or the host institution). Our website has a section about Overseas Research Internships<http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/faculty/ResearchInternship.cfm> and the reader will note (mid-way down) a one-page Overseas Research Internship Student Enrollment Form<http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/resource/OverseasResearchInternshipsForm.…> which students submit at least one month in advance of departure. Note that none of the above is meant to replace expectations communicated by the Graduate School or other Purdue units. This is simply a way that we are helping graduate students for their self-funded overseas research endeavors. Please relay this information to interested colleagues and urge them to contact me if they have further questions. Thanks, Brian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brian D. Harley, Ph.D. Associate Dean, International Programs; Director, Programs for Study Abroad Purdue University Young Hall, Room 105 155 S. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114 United States tel: +1 (765) 494-8733 facsimile: +1 (765) 496-1989 bharley(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bharley@purdue.edu> http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu<http://www.studyabroad.purdue.edu/> The Office of Programs for Study Abroad is dedicated to internationalizing Purdue University by helping as many Purdue students as possible to have overseas experiences that enrich lives, enhance academic experiences and increase career potential. The Office helps students to overcome academic, financial, or personal concerns that might prevent them from going abroad and is especially devoted to removing obstacles for first-time travelers. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information or otherwise protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.

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FW: SeAndra-Celebration
by Black, Nancy Lee 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

Se'Andra from our mail/shipping dept has some celebrating to do. Her birthday (40th) will be on Saturday and she will be flying to Las Vegas to get married on July 9. Since none of us are attending the wedding and there are no showers we would like to surprise her this week on Thursday the 16th with cake and good wishes in RM 2001 at 9 AM. I will have a greeting card at the front desk on Wednesday 6/15 if you would like to sign it and/or make a contribution. Please forward this to anyone you believe may be interested in this good news. Thanks, Nancy

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NSAC Leadership Award Applications Due Today
by Jeff Goecker 31 May '11

31 May '11

Hello everyone, This is a last minute reminder that 2011 NSAC Leadership Award applications are due today by 5 pm in Monica's mailbox. More information on this award can be found here: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/resources/nsac/award.php With best regards, 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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Your response is needed!
by Salazar, Cynthia S 13 May '11

13 May '11

Dear Graduate Students, We are working on finalizing the plans for the BNC Graduation Celebration and really need your help. If you have graduated, or plan on graduating by December 2011, please go to this link (http://bit.ly/iTNjkp) and complete the questionnaire with your information. This celebration is on Wednesday, May 18 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, and will be a carry-in lunch. Please let me or Melissa Schwartz know if you will be bringing a covered dish, drinks, or a dessert to share with everyone. Anything that you can share will be welcomed, and you could even share some of your favorite foods from your home area! This is a great opportunity to celebrate your own accomplishments, but more importantly, the accomplishments of your fellow graduates. I look forward to sharing this celebration with all of you on Wednesday. Cindy Salazar Administrative Assistant Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 Telephone: 765-494-3509, Fax: 765-496-8299 Email: salazarc(a)purdue.edu<mailto:salazarc@purdue.edu> http://www.nano.purdue.edu<http://www.nano.purdue.edu/>

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NSAC Leadership Award - Applications due by May 31, 2011
by Jeff Goecker 12 May '11

12 May '11

This is a reminder that applications for the NSAC Leadership Award will be due to Monica Allain (mallain(a)purdue.edu) by May 31, 2011. This is a $500 travel grant for providing recognition for outstanding service, participation, and leadership in the Nanotechnology Student Advisory Council (NSAC). This award will provide support to an active NSAC member to attend a workshop/lecture/conference/seminar in the area of their active research or for career development. In order to be considered for a NSAC leadership award, the following requirements must be met: 1. Be an active member in NSAC with a status of at least .50 academic FTE during the current academic year (both Fall and Spring semesters). a. Any student who is on the bnc-grad mailing list and/or has an office in Birck is automatically an NSAC member. Other students who attend NSAC events are also considered NSAC members. b. Active NSAC members are those who participate in NSAC meetings, give tours to BNC visitors, host lab open houses, serve as super-users, serve on BNC committees, and/or participate in other BNC/NSAC events. 2. Based on activities and information from the current academic school year (both Fall and Spring semesters), submit a completed application form and all related documentation prior to the 31 May deadline. Application Procedures 1. Applications are due annually no later than 5:00 PM on 31 May. Should this date fall on a weekend, the deadline will be no later than 5:00 PM on the Monday immediately following the weekend. 2. Incomplete or late applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED. 3. Submittal of an application does not guarantee funding. 4. One recipient will be notified annually in August, based on a complete application, to travel during the following academic school year. Applications are available at: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/resources/nsac/award.php 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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