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Job posting
by Deborah S. Starewich 27 May '08

27 May '08

From: Jason V Clark <jvclark(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:18:35 -0400 (EDT) To: "<undisclosed-recipients: ;>" Subject: Job announcements: MEMS/NEMS/Biochem postdoctoral positions at NIST POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL MICROSENSOR RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY Postdoctoral Associateships will be available through several programs in 2008 (and 2009) to qualified persons interested in doing research as part of an interdisciplinary team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland. These positions at NIST are awarded following competitive evaluations of applicants under programs administered by the National Research Council (NRC). Research is done in an area of common interest to the candidate and NIST advisor, but the Associate is largely responsible for defining the specific problem to be studied. Activities within the Chemical Microsensor Program at NIST offer interested applicants a variety of advanced research opportunities relating to project areas that include: Study of surface/interfacial chemical and electronic effects, in gases and liquids, relevant to chemical and biochemical sensing (including functionalization and nanoscale contacts) Nanoengineering of materials (oxides, metals, polymers, organics, nanotubes, nanowires) for solid state microsensors and microanalytical chemical and biochemical systems Design/fabrication of micromachined (MEMS/NEMS) devices as microscale research tools and as microanalysis platforms Application of microscale devices, including microhotplate arrays, to investigate materials processing/properties, transient phenomena and the kinetics of (bio)chemical processes Development of new sensing schemes for biochemical processes and medical diagnostics Study of new signal processing protocols (including bio-inspired methods) for the rapid analysis of dense data streams Available research capabilities permit multi-technique surface analytical characterization (XPS, UPS, TDS, AFM, etc.) as well as measurements of electronic behavior and electrical transport properties. Ultrahigh vacuum-based reactive sputter deposition hardware is also housed within the Group, as are MEMS design software, microfabrication equipment, a CVD system, SEM, and Sensor Testing Facility. Experience in areas such as surface science, electrochemistry, materials science, biochemistry, semiconductor electronics, micromachining, thin film science, or response modeling is particularly suited to our projects, but is not mandatory. Most positions are open only to U.S. citizens (although a joint NIH-NIST program does not require US citizenship). Applications include a brief research proposal. The programs provide successful applicants with a stimulating research opportunity at a major government laboratory located 30 miles from Washington, DC. In addition, stipends (base salary ~ $60,000) and benefits are quite generous. For more information about our projects, equipment capabilities or application procedures, please contact: Dr. Steve Semancik Tel: 301-975-2606 NIST Fax: 301-975-2643 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8362 Email: steves(a)nist.gov Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8362

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NCN Student Research Symposium 2008, ON BEHALF OF TIM SANDS
by Deborah S. Starewich 22 May '08

22 May '08

The Student Leadership Council (SLC) of NCN is pleased to announce a Student Research Symposium for the first time. This year we will have research talks by students from theoretical and experimental groups working on nanotechnology at Purdue University. You are cordially invited to attend this function. It is a great opportunity to know new people, learn what your colleagues are doing, and learn material that may be important to your own research or coursework. Also, free lunch will be provided ;-) **NCN Student Research Symposium (NSRS), 2008** DATE: Tuesday, May 27 2008 VENUE: Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship MRGN (located in the Discovery Park at Purdue, intersection of Jischke drive and State street) SCHEDULE: Powerpoint Research Presentations (morning session): 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Lunch and Poster Presentation: 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Powerpoint Research Presentations (afternoon session): 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm The Symposium will feature 8 research talks by experimentalists and 8 by thoereticians, each 15 min long (including questions). CALL FOR POSTERS: You are invited to present a poster during the extended lunch session. You do not necessarily have to prepare a new poster. A poster that you may already have and would like to present is most welcome. It will be a great opportunity to share your research work with others and get feedback. Please let Alicia Goodman, goodman(a)ecn.purdue.edu, know that you will be attending and your meal preference if you are a vegetarian by end-of-business Thursday May 22, so that she can ensure you don't go hungry. Also let her know by EOB Friday May 23 if you wish to present a poster during the NSRS lunch session and we will have a poster stand ready for you. All you have to do is bring the poster with you to the symposium. Please email any individual queries you may have to apalaria(a)purdue.edu We sincerely hope you will be able to join us for this most exciting event and perhaps also present a poster with some of your exciting research work. Sincerely, Amrit Palaria (SLC, NCN@Purdue)

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04.22.08: Tour request
by Deborah S. Starewich 17 Apr '08

17 Apr '08

The attached visit request is for Tuesday, April 22nd: about ten Happy Hollow Elementary School¹s Nanoscience Club 6th grade students are interested in the Lego Exhibit only. It would be great if one a graduate student could talk through the Lego exhibit with them and highlight how an atomic force microscope is used and the nanotechnology research. The time is from 2:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m., but we could certainly try to work around schedules. Nick Vargo and the NCN staff is not available for this tour, hence the reason we are seeking another graduate student(s). Please let me know as soon as possible, if you are available for this tour. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much, Valerie Valerie Lawless Engagement Operations Manager Purdue University Discovery Park Burton D. Morgan, MRGN 120H 1201 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 Ph: 765-494-3662 Cell: 765-426-4607 Fax: 765-494-9870 Email: dpengage(a)purdue.edu *If you would like to visit Discovery Park, please send a request to dpengage(a)purdue.edu <mailto:dpengage@purdue.edu> . Thank You!

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Cell phone turned in
by Deborah S. Starewich 25 Mar '08

25 Mar '08

Someone turned in a cell phone to me; please see me to claim your phone. Deborah Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Tim Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 W. State Street, Room 1027 West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-494-3509 765-496-8383 (fax) dstarewi(a)purdue.edu www.nano.purdue.edu

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ASEE Event: Navigating Graduate School: Committee Formation to Defense
by Rocio Chavela 17 Mar '08

17 Mar '08

The Purdue Student Chapter of the American Society for Engineering Education is holding the panel discussion: "Navigating Graduate School: Committee Formation to Defense." We bring together the Interim Dean of the Graduate School, the Director of Graduate Programs of the College of Engineering, the Manager of Thesis and Dissertation Office, and a graduate student who has experienced most of the navigation process to answer your questions. For those interested, the discussion is Tuesday, March 25th, at 6:00 PM in ARMS 3115. Our flier is attached. Thanks Rocio Chavela Research Assistant - Engineering Education Student Chapter - American Society for Engineering Education

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1020 copier DOWN
by Deborah S. Starewich 07 Mar '08

07 Mar '08

It seems the copier isn¹t going to be working properly until next week. The copy bar is broken and paper will stick to it until it¹s fixed, so Dave recommends that no-on use it.

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030608 undergraduate tours
by Deborah S. Starewich 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Hey, kids! Will you please consider helping me out with two tours for undergraduate students on Thursday, March 6? One group meets in the morning and the second group meets in the afternoon. I am already scheduled to give another tour on the 6th so, if I don¹t get help, I¹ll be doing three tours in one day. PLEASEEEEEE help me; pretty please. Thanks! Deborah ------ Forwarded Message From: "Smith, Elizabeth W" <ewsmith(a)purdue.edu> Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:45:13 -0500 To: "Baker, Rita J." <bakerr(a)purdue.edu>, "Starewich, Deborah S." <dstarewi(a)purdue.edu> Subject: 3-6-08 EDPS 105S Class Div 1 and Div 2 - TWO DIFFERENT Tours Greetings Ladies! Please find attached visit requests for the EDPS 105S Div. 1 Class from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. as well as the EDPS 105S Div. 2 classes from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on March 6, 2008. In speaking with Diane Stevenson, she stated that she had already talked with you, Rita, about presenting to this group during that time. Candiss also wanted me to check with you to see if you wanted Kelly Furlong to present regarding DURI and IfI as well. Also, Deborah, can you please secure a tour guide to help with the Birck portion of the visit? Here is a proposed agenda: 9:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. - Presentations by Rita Baker and possibly DURI/IfI 9:40 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Travel to Birck 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Walking tour of Birck Then maybe the same basic schedule for the afternoon class...... Please let me know your thoughts on these two visits. Thanks! Beth W. Smith Secretary Discovery Park Engagement Purdue University Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Center, Room 134 1201 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 Telephone: (765) 494-0015 Email: ewsmith(a)purdue.edu ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Tour request: a perfect opportunity for you to become a bit more familiar with the Center as a whole
by Deborah Starewich 30 Jan '08

30 Jan '08

We've had a request from Vincent Witzel for a tour to learn more about the nanotechnology research conducted at Purdue. The tour form indicates that he is associated with a student organization but does not indicate which group. I did do a search for him at Purdue and learned that he is with Computer and Information Technology in the School of Computer Manufacturing Technology. He doesn't indicate an exact area of nanotechnology research but my bet would be in the areas of producing chips smaller and cooler, perhaps. Perhaps David Janes' work with computer screens -- the translucent screen. He indicates that he's available any Monday, Thursday, or Friday before 11:00. Please let me know if you are available/willing to show Vincent around the Center. Thanks so much for your consideration. Take care, Deborah Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/ ------ Forwarded Message From: Discovery Park Engagement <dpengage(a)exchange.purdue.edu> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:27:33 -0500 To: "Starewich, Deborah S." <dstarewi(a)purdue.edu> Conversation: DP Visit Request for Vincent Witzel Subject: FW: DP Visit Request for Vincent Witzel Dear Deborah: Please find attached a visit request form from student, Vincent Witzel. Candiss suggested that maybe Nick Vargo or another grad student would be a good fit for this visit. He did not pick a specific date so thought I would let the student who will help with this visit pick the best date for them. Look forward to hearing back from you. Thanks! All the best, Beth W. Smith Secretary Discovery Park Engagement Purdue University (765) 494-0015 -----Original Message----- From: Vincent Witzel [mailto:vwitzel@purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:18 PM To: Discovery Park Engagement Subject: RE: DP Visit Request Dear Ms. Smith, I am a student in the College of Technology in my third year of a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. I have heard that the research you are performing in the field of nanotechnology is quite fascinating and I was hoping that a guided tour could further expose me to this. I am particularly interested in the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing, but would be interested in seeing its affect on a wide variety of applications, be it pharmaceutical or otherwise. Regards, -Vincent Witzel Quoting Discovery Park Engagement <dpengage(a)exchange.purdue.edu>: > Dear Vincent: > > Thank you for your interest in touring Purdue's Discovery Park Birck > Nanotechnology Center. Could you please provide a bit more > information about yourself and your interests so that we can be sure to provide the > best tour possible and one that will fit your needs. > > I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! > > All the best, > > Beth W. Smith > Secretary > Discovery Park Engagement > Purdue University > (765) 494-0015 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vincent Witzel [mailto:vwitzel@purdue.edu] > Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 11:11 AM > To: Discovery Park Engagement > Subject: DP Visit Request > > Dear Sir/Madam, > > Please find the request form attached to this e-mail. > > Regards, > > -Vincent Witzel > > ------ End of Forwarded Message

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Upcoming tours
by Deborah Starewich 18 Jan '08

18 Jan '08

Hi, kids! A couple items of interest regarding tours: The DP Engagement office is nearing the completion of tour training. Tour guides will have scripts from which to design tours around our audiences. They hope to have some training sessions during early February. Yeah! For those of you interested in seeing a ³live² tour, watch the Monday Memos for scheduled tours. By joining tours with audiences that may be important for you to have networked, you may make some valuable connections. Check with me on the tour guide, Tim has offered that for MOST of his tours, students may join the audience. UPCOMING TOUR GUIDE NEED: Tuesday, 01.29, 1:40 to 2:15 (visitors could be a bit early, we¹ll be on ³standby²) MEET IN SKYWALK: William Stephen, VP for Engagement at IU. May I suggest that a student or students join me for this tour? I could give the ³BNC + company² story and student(s) could talk about the research that they¹re doing (we could visit those specific labs, showing casing the entire facility as we travel between labs). FUTURE TOUR (BELIEVE ME, I¹LL ASK FOR PARTICIPATION AGAIN) Monday, 02.04, 11:25 to 11:55: Purdue Women¹s Club. A group of 30 women of various ages; most are affiliated with Purdue in some way. The tour is part of the Purdue Women¹s Club Lecture Series. They are interested in learning about the current technology and research at Purdue as well as seeing the facilities. I suggest we do the same as I¹ve suggested for the 1.29 tour. Thanks so much for your consideration :) :) :) Deborah Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/

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Tour guides needed: Tuesday, 01.15, and Thursday, 01.17
by Starewich, Deborah S. 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Happy New Year, ALL! I¹ve reviewed all the e-mails that I have received since the holiday break and need to ask for guides for two tours: Tuesday, January 15, 9:55 to 10:25 University Personnel from the Krannert Advising Office (~17 guests) This group needs a general tour of the building < nothing too technical. Before they arrive at Birck, they will have heard the DP overview and received information about the entrepreneurship certificate program. In addition, they will have toured the Bindley Center. We¹ll need a guide posted at the skywalk about 9:55AM. Thursday, January 17, TBD (sometime between 10:30 and 12:30) EPICS lab class, instructor is Albena Ivanisevic (8-10 guests) I am told that the class would like to understand the tools and facilities used for nanotechnology and bio-nanotechnology research. They will also hear the DP overview and tour Bindley. We¹ll need a guide or guides posted at the skywalk at the BRK portion of this visit. Please let me know if you¹re available and willing to give any of these tours. Thanks much! Deborah Deborah S. Starewich Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 765-494-3509 dstarewi(a)ecn.purdue.edu http://www.nano.purdue.edu/

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