April 2011 - Che-courtesy-list

Seminar Abstract/Announcement
by Hayes, Elizabeth 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series Dr. Samson A. Jenekhe Department of Chemical Engineering & Department of Chemistry University of Washington "Organic Photovoltaics: Towards Low Cost Solar Energy" May 3, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are promising for developing low cost solar energy conversion technologies. Because light absorption in OPVs initially generates strongly bound excitons, an electron donor/acceptor interface with suitable HOMO/LUMO energy level offsets is necessary for efficient charge photogeneration. Bulk heterojunction polymer solar cells, consisting of a blend of a donor polymer semiconductor and a fullerene acceptor molecule, now have power conversion efficiencies of up to 6-8% depending on the selection of materials and device optimization. Realization of high efficiency (>10-15%) polymer solar cells requires advances in the synthesis, processing, tuning of electronic structure, and properties of polymer semiconductors. Towards this end, our laboratory is exploring molecular and nanoscale engineering approaches to tailoring materials for high performance bulk heterojunction (BHJ) polymer solar cells. In this talk I will use several examples to illustrate our efforts in this area. These include new small band-gap donor polymers for constructing highly efficient polymer/fullerene and hybrid polymer/inorganic nanocrystal solar cells. Nanostructured assemblies of new block copolymers are found to have enhanced photovoltaic properties compared to the parent homopolymers while self-assembled polymer nanowires (5-30 nm width and 400-900 aspect ratios) are shown to be good building blocks for constructing efficient bulk heterojunction solar cells. To overcome the drawbacks of fullerenes new oligomer acceptor materials are also being developed for OPVs. Bio: Samson A. Jenekhe holds the Boeing-Martin Endowed Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Washington. He graduated from Michigan Technological University with a BS degree in 1977. His graduate studies were at the University of Minnesota where he received the MS (Chemical Engineering, 1980), MA (Philosophy, 1981) and Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering, 1985). Following appointments at Honeywell, Inc., Physical Sciences Center, Minneapolis, MN (1982-1987) he started his academic career at the University of Rochester, where held the positions of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor of Chemical Engineering, Professor of Materials Science, and Professor of Chemistry during 1988-2000. He assumed his current positions at the University of Washington in August 2000. His broad research interests are in the chemistry, physics, and engineering of organic semiconductors, electronic and optoelectronic devices, materials and devices for solar energy technologies, self-assembly and soft nanotechnology, and polymer science. He has served on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Macromolecules (1994-1996), Chemistry of Materials (1997-2002), Chemical Engineering Journal (2007-), and Micro- and Nano-systems (2009-). He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. His research accomplishments are summarized in over 260 journal articles, h-index = 62, three edited books, and 24 issued US patents. He is a highly cited author in materials science, in engineering, and in chemistry. Thomson Reuters' Science Watch recently (March 2011) named him among the top 40 on their list of "Top Materials Scientists of the Past Decade," 2000-2010, based on their analysis of the citations and impacts of 0.5 million researchers in the world.

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Photos of the President's Visit to ChE
by Murray, Chris L 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

I've posted a folder with a few photos of the President's visit to ChE on the shared drive. Instructions for mapping the shared drive are attached below. Chris To connect to a network resource Open [cid:image001.gif@01CC05AE.E5B36750] My Computer<ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\password.chm::/EXEC=,EXPLORER.EXE,%20::%7b20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D%7d%20CHM=ntshared.chm%20FILE=alt_url_windows_component.htm>. On the Tools menu, click Map Network Drive. In Drive, type or select the drive letter<ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\password.chm::/HELP=glossary.hlp%20TOPIC=gls_drv_let> to map to the shared resource<ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\password.chm::/HELP=glossary.hlp%20TOPIC=GLS_SHARED_RESOURCE>. In Folder, type the server<ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\password.chm::/HELP=glossary.hlp%20TOPIC=gls_server_only> and share name of the resource, \\atom\cheshr. Or click Browse to locate the resource. Click Finish. 1. In the User name and password dialog box, in User name, type your user name<ms-its:C:\WINDOWS\Help\password.chm::/HELP=glossary.hlp%20TOPIC=gls_user_name> if you are prompted. 2. In Password, type your password. [cid:image002.gif@01CC05AE.E5B36750]Notes * To open My Computer, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. * To have Windows automatically enter your password the next time you access this resource, select the Remember my password check box. * To have Windows automatically access this resource without displaying the User name and password dialog box, select the Don't ask for this password again check box.

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FW: New Background Check Policy Effective May 1, 2011
by Varma, Arvind 28 Apr '11

28 Apr '11

FYI... From: Smith, Kristy Jo Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:17 AM To: Ahmed Hassanein; Anderson, William E; Bajaj, Anil Kumar; Fentiman, Audeen W; Banks, Margaret Katherine; bralts(a)ecn.purdue.edu; Martin, Christopher John; Dale Harris; david carmichael; david radcliff; Deshmukh, Abhijit V; Engel, Bernard A.; George Wodicka; Harris, Michael T; Hastak, Makarand; Jamieson, Leah H.; Sutherland, John W; Bowman, Keith J; Kinam Park; Kokini, Klod; Crawford, Melba M; Noah, Amy R.; Percifield, Carolyn A.; Balakrishnan, Venkataramanan; Reed-Rhoads, Teri; Shaw, M Suzanne; Shih, Tom I-P.; Varma, Arvind Cc: Bohlinger, Kara N; Grogan, Margaret A.; Higgins, Linda L; Ludwig, Trudy; McDaniel, Rebecca A; Michael, Peggy A; Nordstrom, Christine M; Risch, Rebecca Ann; Vaughn, Sarah Elizabeth; Young, Donna S; Baumgardt, Jacqueline C.; Peer, Rebecca J.; chrismur(a)ecn.purdue.edu; Dilts(a)Ecn.Purdue.Edu (E-mail); Donna Bystrom (E-mail); Hays, Cindey A; Jo Gelfand (E-mail); White, Karen R; Mac Coll, Kirsty; Geiger, Melissa J; Moore, Terri R.; Reece, Kellie A; Butz, Rita E Subject: FW: New Background Check Policy Effective May 1, 2011 FYI From: hremploy(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hremploy@purdue.edu> [mailto:hremploy@purdue.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:25 AM Subject: New Background Check Policy Effective May 1, 2011 The new University-wide Background Check Policy goes into effect on May 1, 2011. All faculty and staff positions posted on or after that date will be subject to the policy. The Background Check Policy<http://www.purdue.edu/policies/pages/human_resources/iv_14_6.shtml> and process for staff positions<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/doc/backgroundCheckProcess.doc> are available online; below are the salient procedural aspects of the policy. * Criminal history and sexual offender registry checks are required for all new hires. On the West Lafayette campus, criminal history and sexual offender registry checks will be paid for from a central account managed by the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources at a packaged cost of $29.95 per criminal history check and sexual offender registry check. There will be no cost to the department for the above background checks. * Additional checks, such as verification for education and certifications, as well as credit history checks, may be required based upon job responsibilities. Positions with the same or similar job responsibilities will require the same or similar background checks. On the West Lafayette campus, these additional checks will be paid for by the hiring department. On each campus, Human Resources is available to assist in coordinating the background check process. The schedule of fees<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/doc/backgroundCheckScheduleOfFees.doc> is available online. * Our vendor contact specifies that a background check will take less than three business days or 72 hours. The background check will not limit a department's ability to make an offer of employment or a candidate's hire date. * When a finding adversely impacts employment eligibility, the candidate will be notified and may be withdrawn from employment consideration only after Human Resources and the senior leader consult on the matter. * Regional campus chancellors will establish procedures for their specific campus. If you have questions about this policy, please direct them to Brenda Coulson at 40603 or bcoulson(a)purdue.edu<mailto:bcoulson@purdue.edu>.

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Shipping Receiving Clerk
by Farmus, Cristina D 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

Good afternoon, I want to let you know that Jason Davenport has accepted the Shipping Receiving Clerk position in Chemical Engineering, to begin May 9, 2011. Jason currently works in Printing Services in a similar position. His email is jwdavenport(a)purdue.edu; his phone will be the same as it was before in our copy shop 49-44084. He will be formally introduced to the School during the staff meeting on May 10. Please join me in welcoming Jason to our School. Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu

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Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering - Graduate Seminar Series-Centennial Seminar, Spring 2011 - Mr. Michael H. Ott, Polysciences, Inc.
by Luedtke, Deborah P 27 Apr '11

27 Apr '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Mr. Michael H. Ott President and CEO Polysciences, Inc. "Polysciences, Inc. - The First Fifty Years 1961-2011" April 28, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Background - B. David Halpern started Polysciences, Inc., in his garage in 1961, supplying ultra-pure reagents to the electron microscopy sample-preparation market. Purchased in 1993 by Michael H. Ott, the company has continued on its niche-market path and now has sales of $26 million, 130 employees, and operations in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Germany. The excellent experience Ott gained from working in Rohm and Haas's Polymers, Resins, and Monomers business in the United States, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Latin American region well prepared him for the niche-market strategy that has kept Polysciences going for 50 years. Ott discusses his experiences with first working at and then owning a small chemical company and preparing it for the next generation of ownership. About the Speaker - Michael H. Ott is the owner and operator of Polysciences, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of chemicals for the research, medical-device, electronic, and diagnostic markets. Ott graduated from the Purdue School of Chemical Engineering in 1973 and began his career with his co-op program employer, Rohm and Haas, in Philadelphia. As a technical sales representative assigned to Baltimore, Ott attended the University of Baltimore and obtained a degree in accounting, after which he became a certified public accountant. His next assignment was in Chicago, where he attended the University of Chicago and obtained his M.B.A. in finance, marketing, and accounting. In 1980 he moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he was the sales manager for Rohm and Haas New Zealand. He became the Polymers, Resins, and Monomers divisional manager in 1982 for Rohm and Haas Mexico, headquartered in Mexico City. Bio: Michael Ott is the owner and operator of Polysciences, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of chemicals for the research, medical device, electronic and diagnostic markets. Polysciences produces specialty monomers and polymers, microspheres, histology and microscopy reagents, and a wide range of materials science applications. Ott graduated from the Purdue School of Chemical Engineering in 1973 and began his career with his co-op program employer, Rohm and Haas, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a Technical Sales Representative, assigned to Baltimore, Maryland, Mike attended the University of Baltimore and obtained a degree in Accounting, after which he became a Certified Public Accountant. His next assignment was Chicago, Illinois, where he attended the University of Chicago and obtained his MBA in Finance, Marketing and Accounting. In 1980, he and his wife, Ginger, moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he was the Sales Manager for Rohm and Haas - New Zealand. He became the Polymers, Resins and Monomers Divisional Manager in 1982 for Rohm and Haas - Mexico, headquartered in Mexico City. In 1985, Mike returned with his family to Philadelphia and started with Polysciences, Inc., eventually purchasing the company from its founder in 1993. Polysciences employs 125 and has operations in Fishers, Indiana, Eppelheim, Germany, and in Warrington, Pennsylvania of scenic Bucks County near Philadelphia. Mike has surrounded himself with Ph.D. Chemists and Chemical Engineers for the development of new products for the specialty marketplace. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates and is on the Board of Overseers at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. Mike spends much of his time with his wife Ginger and their two sons, Ryan and Andrew. He enjoys fly fishing on the many trout streams of Pennsylvania, in addition to gardening at his property in Abington, Pennsylvania. Debbie Luedtke Deborah P. Luedtke, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall, Room 1144 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel: 765-494-4365 / Fax: 765-494-0805 Email: dpmcdani(a)purdue.edu

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Julie Paolillo - ChE DoD
by Varma, Arvind 26 Apr '11

26 Apr '11

Dear Colleagues, It is with mixed emotions I write to you that Julie Paolillo, our School's Director of Development, will leave to take a promotion position as DoD in the College of Science (Biological Sciences and Statistics). Julie joined us on June 1, 2009 and leaves us with a good record of accomplishments. Her last work day in our School will be May 4. Please join me in wishing Julie the very best for the future. Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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ev GrandPrix Invitation
by Farmus, Cristina D 26 Apr '11

26 Apr '11

Dear Colleagues, This email is to invite you to attend the electric vehicle GrandPrix events organized through Chemical Engineering in 2011. The first event will be held on April 30th on Purdue Campus (West Lafayette) at the GrandPrix track. A week later (May 7th) the event goes collegiate and the Purdue teams will travel down to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to race at Emerging TechDay as part of the Indy 500's 100th Anniversary. Both events are free and open to the public. For more details, visit http://evgrandprix.org. Below is the detailed schedule for the April 30 event: [cid:image003.png@01CC0433.15EF0190] Regards, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Warning 'Phishing' email being seen by some.
by Harrington, Michael P 26 Apr '11

26 Apr '11

Hi, Just a heads up that a couple staff have reported fake emails with the subject "ECN Webmail Alert." The body of the message asks you to send your username and password. Please delete the message - we will NEVER ask you for your password - replying may compromise your ECN / Career account. Thanks, Mike ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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Revised Spring Recognition Day---Thursday, May 5, 2011
by Heide, Karen Kay 25 Apr '11

25 Apr '11

Dear All, The Spring Recognition Program is Thursday, May 5, not Friday May 5. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 765-494-4050 765-494-0805 (Fax) [cid:image002.png@01CC035A.151E29A0]

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Purdue University, School of Chemical Engineering - Graduate Seminar Series-Centennial Seminar, Spring 2011 - Mr. Michael H. Ott, Polysciences, Inc.
by Luedtke, Deborah P 25 Apr '11

25 Apr '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Mr. Michael H. Ott President and CEO Polysciences, Inc. "Polysciences, Inc. - The First Fifty Years 1961-2011" April 28, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: Background - B. David Halpern started Polysciences, Inc., in his garage in 1961, supplying ultra-pure reagents to the electron microscopy sample-preparation market. Purchased in 1993 by Michael H. Ott, the company has continued on its niche-market path and now has sales of $26 million, 130 employees, and operations in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Germany. The excellent experience Ott gained from working in Rohm and Haas's Polymers, Resins, and Monomers business in the United States, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Latin American region well prepared him for the niche-market strategy that has kept Polysciences going for 50 years. Ott discusses his experiences with first working at and then owning a small chemical company and preparing it for the next generation of ownership. About the Speaker - Michael H. Ott is the owner and operator of Polysciences, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of chemicals for the research, medical-device, electronic, and diagnostic markets. Ott graduated from the Purdue School of Chemical Engineering in 1973 and began his career with his co-op program employer, Rohm and Haas, in Philadelphia. As a technical sales representative assigned to Baltimore, Ott attended the University of Baltimore and obtained a degree in accounting, after which he became a certified public accountant. His next assignment was in Chicago, where he attended the University of Chicago and obtained his M.B.A. in finance, marketing, and accounting. In 1980 he moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he was the sales manager for Rohm and Haas New Zealand. He became the Polymers, Resins, and Monomers divisional manager in 1982 for Rohm and Haas Mexico, headquartered in Mexico City. Bio: Michael Ott is the owner and operator of Polysciences, Inc., a diversified manufacturer of chemicals for the research, medical device, electronic and diagnostic markets. Polysciences produces specialty monomers and polymers, microspheres, histology and microscopy reagents, and a wide range of materials science applications. Ott graduated from the Purdue School of Chemical Engineering in 1973 and began his career with his co-op program employer, Rohm and Haas, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a Technical Sales Representative, assigned to Baltimore, Maryland, Mike attended the University of Baltimore and obtained a degree in Accounting, after which he became a Certified Public Accountant. His next assignment was Chicago, Illinois, where he attended the University of Chicago and obtained his MBA in Finance, Marketing and Accounting. In 1980, he and his wife, Ginger, moved to Auckland, New Zealand, where he was the Sales Manager for Rohm and Haas - New Zealand. He became the Polymers, Resins and Monomers Divisional Manager in 1982 for Rohm and Haas - Mexico, headquartered in Mexico City. In 1985, Mike returned with his family to Philadelphia and started with Polysciences, Inc., eventually purchasing the company from its founder in 1993. Polysciences employs 125 and has operations in Fishers, Indiana, Eppelheim, Germany, and in Warrington, Pennsylvania of scenic Bucks County near Philadelphia. Mike has surrounded himself with Ph.D. Chemists and Chemical Engineers for the development of new products for the specialty marketplace. Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors at the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates and is on the Board of Overseers at the Chemical Heritage Foundation. Mike spends much of his time with his wife Ginger and their two sons, Ryan and Andrew. He enjoys fly fishing on the many trout streams of Pennsylvania, in addition to gardening at his property in Abington, Pennsylvania. Debbie Luedtke Deborah P. Luedtke, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall, Room 1144 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel: 765-494-4365 / Fax: 765-494-0805 Email: dpmcdani(a)purdue.edu

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