September 2012 - Che-courtesy-list

ChE Director of Graduate Studies
by Varma, Arvind 28 May '14

28 May '14

Dear Colleagues, After serving since January, 2009 as our School's Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), Prof. Litster recently requested relief from this service, to devote more time to his teaching and research. Reluctantly, I accepted his request. On behalf of our School's faculty, staff and graduate students, I express deep gratitude to Jim for his outstanding service in this role. Simultaneously, I am pleased to inform that, effective July 1, Prof. Mike Harris has accepted to become our School's DGS. In this capacity, he will advise the graduate students and oversee the operations of the graduate office. I am grateful that Mike has accepted this position of leadership and service. Sincerely, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Nick Peppas - NAE Founders Award
by Varma, Arvind 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to inform that our good friend and former colleague, Nick Peppas will receive the 2012 NAE Founders Award. The award is for his "contributions to biomedical and drug delivery applications of polymer networks and hydrogels and for leadership in the bioengineering community." The details are available at the website: http://www.nae.edu/Activities/MediaRoom/News/55955/63576.aspx . Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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FW: BME Seminar Announcement: October 3, 9:30AM, MJIS 1001 (teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI)
by Bowman, Debra J 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

BME Seminar Series Wednesday, October 3, 2012 9:30-10:20am MJIS 1001 The seminar will be teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Geographic Disparity in National Kidney Allocation: The Problem, Proposed Solutions and Lessons Learned Sanjay Mehrotra Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences McCormick School of Engineering Northwestern University Abstract: Kidney transplantation leads to longer survival, better quality of life, and significant cost savings for End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) patients. Kidney transplantation however is marred by a scarcity of kidney organs for transplantation. There are currently over 87,700 ESKD patients listed for a kidney transplant in the United States, yet in 2009, only 16,829 kidney transplants were performed. A significant geographic disparity exists in the number of available organs and quality of organs which become available in each donor service area (DSA). We will present our work towards developing a model based approach to help guide United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) decision makers in crafting an implementable policy that would take the system towards reducing geographic disparity in Kidney allocation over time. Along the way we will present fundamental lessons learned in this collaborative research effort with transplant surgeons and nephrologists currently spanned over three years. Bio: Sanjay Mehrotra is an Optimization and Healthcare Engineering expert. His current methodology research focus is in the area of Optimization and Decision Making under Uncertainty. His Healthcare Engineering work includes predictive modeling, hospital operations modeling, and policy modeling on varied health problems using modern operations research tools. Mehrotra is widely known for his predictor-corrector method and his contribution to continuous, discrete, and stochastic optimization. He is the chair-elect of INFORMS Optimization Society for Year 2011-2012, and has been a board member representing the subdivision council for the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences. He is currently leading the effort at Northwestern University to develop a Healthcare Engineering research and educational program. He has held many editorial positions, and has been funded by NSF, ONR, DOE and NIH. ~BME Faculty Hosts: Mark Lawley and Nan Kong~ Co-listed as a graduate seminar in the School of Industrial Engineering ***Coffee and juice will be provided at West Lafayette***

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FW: [Che-staff-list] Reminder - Reception for the Class of 1952 & 1962 Reunion
by Deb Bowman 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Dear All, Reminding all that there is a Class of 1952 - 1962 Reunion Reception today from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in Henson Atrium. Thanks, Deb From: che-staff-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-staff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Yater-Henke, Katherine D Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 11:44 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [Che-staff-list] Reminder - Reception for the Class of 1952 & 1962 Reunion Best Wishes, Katherine Yater-Henke Development Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Phone: 765-494-4811 Email: kdhenke(a)purdue.edu

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United Way -- Reminder
by Heide, Karen Kay 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

Dear All, A friendly reminder to those who have not turned in their United Way card. Please return it whether you donate or not. Please put you name at the bottom of the envelop. Please return them to me at your earliest convenience. At the end of the campaign (November 9), for those who turn in the envelop, I will put their name in a drawing and the winners will receive a United Way T-Shirt. United Way is a wonderful foundation, which helps developing solutions for poverty, tackling homelessness and supporting groundbreaking reading programs in local schools .... United Way of Greater Lafayette is right there, helping build extraordinary futures for many, and we need your support. For the past 23 years, Purdue's United Way campaign has helped our community connect, educate, and involve students, faculty, staff and retirees in the care and nurturing of our local community. United Way of Greater Lafayette's goal this year is $4.7 million. Purdue needs to raise $745,000 of this amount. Please make a donation again this year or give for the first time to assure the important work of United Way of Greater Lafayette will continue. If you are interested in giving at a leadership level, a grant from the Indiana Association of United Ways and the Lilly Endowment, will match every new or increased unrestricted dollar contributed through the vanguard program dollar for dollar. Local families, individuals, children and the elderly benefit greatly from y our gift. The work these agencies do, and the support they give to those in need of a helping hand, go a long way toward keeping our community, safe, secure, and a very special place to live. "Building Extraordinary Futures" - together we can make this happen! If you have questions about Purdue's United Way campaign we would be delighted to talk with you. Maryann Santos de Barona is the 2012 United Way Campaign Chairman, Purdue University, Dean of College of Education. 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)

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FW: Biological Engineering in Genetics Presentation
by Farmus, Cristina D 28 Sep '12

28 Sep '12

FYI From: James Nolan [mailto:nolan6@purdue.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:37 PM To: Farmus, Cristina D Subject: Biological Engineering in Genetics Presentation Hello Cristina Farmus, Purdue's Biological Engineering in Genetics Club will hold a scientific presentation next week, Wednesday, October 3, at 3:30 pm in MRGN 121. The subject of our presentation may interest many in Chemical Engineering. For that reason, would you please have the attached flyer sent to students, faculty and staff of the school? It contains all necessary information. Have a great afternoon! Best Regards, James Nolan Biological Engineering 2015 Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN nolan6(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nolan6@purdue.edu> (219) 689-0293

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FW: Please distribute - NASA Presentation at Purdue
by Murray, Chris L 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

From: Ryker, Mary L. Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:57 PM Cc: Hart-Wells, Elizabeth A; Bolin, Jeffrey T; Rebar, Alan H.; Stroud, Kristi L; Grimes, Susan R. Subject: Please distribute - NASA Presentation at Purdue Good afternoon! Dr. Mason Peck, Chief Technologist at NASA, will be visiting the Purdue campus on Wednesday, October 3. He will give a presentation from 1:00-2:00PM in Pfendler Hall, room 241. Topics include an overview of NASA's space technology program and what the future holds. He will also address fellowships and early faculty opportunities through NASA. The presentation is open to any interested faculty, staff or student. I ask that you please share this information, as appropriate. Best wishes, Sue ________________________________ Sue Grimes Assistant Director of Research Development Services Office of the Vice President for Research Hovde Hall, Room 321 610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040 (765) 494-5858

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FW: Zumbathon for United Way---Tonight is the night for this excursion--Memorial Mall 5-7 PM
by Heide, Karen Kay 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

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) From: che-clerical-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-clerical-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Heide, Karen Kay Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 3:29 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Subject: [Che-clerical-list] Zumbathon for United Way Good Afternoon, This fundraiser is on Thursday, September 27 from 5-7 PM. Last year we had over 200 folks attend, and raised $1,200 for United Way. A fun way to spend a couple of hours and raise money for a Great Cause. [cid:image004.jpg@01CD9744.B181B350] 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)

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Calendar
by Heide, Karen Kay 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Good Morning, If you have not sent me an order for your calendar, please do so at your earliest convenience. I am going to order them next week. Below are pictures of the calendars. 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) House of Doolittle EXPRESS TRACK DESK PAD Calendar 17" x 22" [cid:image002.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B1148 Desk pad offers planning pages that range 13 months from January to January. One-page-per-month format includes faintly ruled daily blocks (2-1/2" x 2-3/4"), Sunday through Saturday scheduling, ruled notes column and a full-year calendar reference along the bottom. Non-refillable desk pad is gummed at the head and has two clear corners to secure the calendar pages. Paper is made with a high percentage of recycled material. § Media Size: 22" x 17" § Color: Blue, Green § Features: Non-refillable § Placement: Desk Pad § Block Size: 2.50" x 2.75" § Layout: 1 Month per 1 Page § Time Period: 1 Year - 1 Month § Start Date: January § End Date: January § Date Format: Monthly Blue Sky Designer MONTHLY DESK PAD Calendar [cid:image021.jpg@01CD9CA4.FA16A4D0] Item #: B112718-13 § Blue Sky - Designer Monthly Desk Pad Calendar - 11" x 17", Multicolor, 2013 Edition, Looney Tunes 2013 RY MO 17X11 LT DSKPAD § 1 month per page (January-December) § Include full-year overview reference calendar and ample writing space for appointments, notes and more § Durable, heavy-stock paper offers a great writing surface § Non-refillable Blue Sky Designer MONTHLY DESK PAD Calendar 11" x 17" [cid:image022.jpg@01CD9CA4.FA16A4D0] Item #: B112717-13 § 1 month per page (January-December) § Include full-year overview reference calendar and ample writing space for appointments, notes and more § Durable, heavy-stock paper offers a great writing surface § Non-refillable AT-A-GLANCE 2013 Daily Desk Calendar Refill 6" x 3-1/2" [cid:image007.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B1E71750-13 Features [PicExportError] Ruled left-hand pages include scheduling times [PicExportError] Unruled right-hand pages for notes [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) [PicExportError] Half-hourly appointments, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. [PicExportError] 1 day per 2-page spread [PicExportError] Past, current and future months reference [PicExportError] Fits standard 17-style bases (sold separately) [PicExportError] Page size: 6 x 3-1/2 AT-A-GLANCE 2013 Two-Color Daily Desk Calendar Refill White 3 1/2" X 6" [cid:image008.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B1E01750-13 Features [PicExportError] Page size: 3-1/2" x 6" [PicExportError] 12 months (January - December) [PicExportError] Half-hourly appointments, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; two pages per day with full weekends [PicExportError] Past, current and future months reference [PicExportError] One tab per month to allow for easy referencing of dates [PicExportError] Fits standard 17-style bases [PicExportError] Includes Monthly Tabs! AT-A-GLANCE Recycled 2013 Weekly Designer Planner, Black 5-3/4" x 3-1/4" [cid:image009.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B17040205-13 Features [PicExportError] Enhanced, simulated-crocodile cover material [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) [PicExportError] 1 week per 2-page spread, ruled format [PicExportError] Past, current and 1 future month reference [PicExportError] Telephone/address section [PicExportError] Advance planning section [PicExportError] Page size: 5-3/4 x 3-1/4 [PicExportError] Black cover [PicExportError] Non-refillable Blue Sky 2013 Designer Weekly/Monthly Planner, Rue Du Flore, 11" x 8-1/2" [cid:image023.jpg@01CD9CA4.FA16A4D0] Item #: B113493-13 Features [PicExportError] Pages are wire bound with heavy paper stock and durable covers [PicExportError] Monthly 2-page spread features Mylar tabs for quick reference [PicExportError] 1 week per spread format/1 month per spread format [PicExportError] Page size: 11 x 8-1/2 [PicExportError] Non-refillable DayMinder Premiere 2013 Recycled Monthly Planner Calendar 8-3/4" x 6-7/8" [cid:image012.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B140000-13 Features [PicExportError] Includes memo section, space for notes and special information pages [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013 - December 2013) [PicExportError] 1 month per 2-page spread [PicExportError] Past, current and 4 future months reference [PicExportError] Simulated-leather cover [PicExportError] Page size: 8-3/4 x 6-7/8 [PicExportError] Soft cover with tabbed monthly dividers, storage pocket and concealed wire binding [PicExportError] Black [PicExportError] Non-refillable DayMinder 2013 Recycled Monthly Planner Calendar 11-7/8" x 7-7/8" [cid:image024.jpg@01CD9CA4.FA16A4D0] Item #: SK200-12 Features [PicExportError] 14 months (December 2011 - January 2013) [PicExportError] 1 month per 2-page spread [PicExportError] Past, current and 4 future months reference [PicExportError] Ruled daily squares [PicExportError] 2-piece simulated-leather soft cover [PicExportError] Page size: 11-7/8 x 7-7/8 [PicExportError] Black [PicExportError] Non-refillable Blue Sky Designer 2013 SMALL Monthly Desk Pad Calendar Barcelona, 11" x 8-3/4" [cid:image015.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B112715-13 Features [PicExportError] Black and white floral images on each month [PicExportError] Heavy-stock paper provides a great writing surface [PicExportError] Includes reference calendar and ample writing space for appointments, notes and more [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) [PicExportError] 1 month per page [PicExportError] Page size: 11 x 8-3/4 AT-A-GLANCE 2013 Recycled 2-Color Monthly Desk Pad Calendar 22" x 17" [cid:image016.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: B1GG250000-13 Features [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) [PicExportError] Full-year reference calendar strip at top [PicExportError] Unruled daily writing blocks: 3 x 2-1/16 [PicExportError] Black headband with clear vinyl corners [PicExportError] Page size: 22 x 17 [PicExportError] Printed in green and brown ink on quality paper containing 30% post-consumer content AT-A-GLANCE Recycled 2-Color 2013 Desk Pad Calendar 22" x 17" [cid:image017.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: SK117000-13 Features [PicExportError] 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) [PicExportError] 1 month per page [PicExportError] Full-year calendar reference with notes space [PicExportError] Planning for next month [PicExportError] Federal holidays noted in red [PicExportError] 4 black vinyl corners [PicExportError] Block size: 2-3/8 x 2-5/8 [PicExportError] Page size: 22 x 17 [PicExportError] Printed in black and red ink on quality heavyweight paper containing 30% post-consumer content At-A-Glance Professional WEEKLY APPOINTMENT Calendar 8-1/4" x 10-7/8" [cid:image025.jpg@01CD9CA4.FA16A4D0] Item #: B17095005-13 § Annual or academic formats § Perforated corners for easy reference § Quarter-hourly appointments, 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday § 1 week per 2-page spread § Past, current and 2 future months reference § Telephone/address section § Simulated-leather cover § Non-refillable AT-A-GLANCE 2013 Recycled MONTHLY WALL CALENDAR 15-1/2" x 22-3/4 [cid:image020.jpg@01CD9CA4.EC959CD0] Item #: PM328-13 Features * 12 months (January 2013-December 2013) * 1 month per page with 12-month calendar reference * Ruled daily blocks * Full chipboard backing * Federal holidays highlighted in red * Printed in blue and red ink * Wire bound with hanging loop * Bonus page: 6 months of future planning * Page size: 15-1/2 x 22-3/4 * Block size: 2-1/16 x 3-5/16

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FW: Purdue ChE Reception, Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 29
by Varma, Arvind 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Dear Colleagues, Attached is the invitation for our School's reception during the upcoming AIChE annual meeting, with was sent yesterday to all ChE Heads in the US and selected international programs, ~100 prominent ChE academic/industry/government folks, and all our School's alumni in a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh. If you are attending the AIChE meeting, pl attend the reception - thanks. Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: Murray, Chris L Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:59 PM To: Varma, Arvind Subject: Purdue ChE Reception, Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 29 [cid:image001.png@01CD9BDF.07DB3070] School of Chemical Engineering Cordially invites you to attend a Reception at The 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers on Monday, October 29, 2012 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Room 326 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Honoring our Faculty and Alumni receiving AIChE Awards in 2012: Dr. W. Nicholas Delgass, Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor Emeritus - 2012 R.H. Wilhelm Award in Chemical Reaction Engineering. The award is for Professor Delgass' distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of Chemical Reaction Engineering. Dr. James Litster, Professor - 2012 Thomas Baron Award in Fluid-Particle Systems. The award is for seminal and field-defining contributions in the area of particle design and formulation, with particular emphasis on the science and engineering of wet granulation systems. Dr. Gintaras Reklaitis, Burton & Kathryn Gedge Distinguished Professor - 2012 Van Antwerpen Award, which recognizes a chemical engineer for outstanding contributions and service to the Institute. Dr. Donald Miller (Ph.D.'94) - 2012 Industrial R&D Award. The award is for outstanding achievement in the industrial practice of chemical engineering toward the successful development and commercialization of pharmaceutical and biomedical products. Dr. E. Terry Papoutsakis (Ph.D. '79, M.S. '76) - 2012 James E. Bailey Award. This award is presented to an individual who has had an important impact on bioengineering and whose achievements have advanced the profession.

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