September 2012 - Che-courtesy-list

Zumbathon for United Way
by Heide, Karen Kay 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

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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Grad Seminar Announcement - Dr. Lance Lobban
by Mamph, Jennifer A 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES Dr. Lance Lobban Oklahoma State University "Biomass conversion to fuels and chemicals via initial thermal treatment: process options and catalytic reactions" September 25, 2012 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: The complexity of lignocellulosic biomass causes significant difficulties in its conversion to hydrocarbon or near-hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals. There are certainly similarities in the chemical structure of the primary components (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin), but it is likely that different upgrading strategies would be ideal for each component. Moreover, cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are both physically and chemically linked in biomass, and it is difficult to design processes that would allow separate upgrading. Thermal treatment can be used to obtain liquid or gas intermediate streams which are potentially upgradable via heterogeneous or homogeneous processing. This presentation will describe initial thermal treatment steps and subsequent catalytic upgrading reactions/systems that are under investigation at the University of Oklahoma. Bio: Lance Lobban is the Francis W. Winn Chair and Director of the School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering. He joined the University of Oklahoma in 1987 and has been director since 1998. His research interests involve application of principles of reaction engineering and catalysis to various areas including natural gas conversion to fuels and chemicals, photocatalysis for indoor air decontamination, and (most recently) biomass conversion to liquid fuels and chemicals. He holds three patents related to these research areas. He has a long-time interest in innovative teaching methods and improved student learning, and has received several awards from OU related to teaching and student mentoring. Jenni

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ChE Recertification 2012
by Zvinevich, Yury 20 Sep '12

20 Sep '12

ChE Faculty, Staff and Students, On August 28, REM had reviewed our safety program for certification by Purdue for another year. Today we received official confirmation that our Integrated Safety Plan has been recertified. This is the acknowledgement<http://lingvopro.abbyyonline.com/ru/Search/GlossaryItemExtraInfo?text=%d0%b…> of our current high level of safety standards. We continue to maintain a safe and compliant environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors. Thank you for your safety commitment and cooperation! Yury Zvinevich For the ChE Safety Committee

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FW: Seminar Notice to Please Distribute to your Dept. (Mon. 9/24/12)
by Murray, Chris L 19 Sep '12

19 Sep '12

From: Stacey, Lisa A Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 2:42 PM To: angie(a)purdue.edu; Baumgardt, Jacqueline C.; Brown, Pamela R; Butz, Rita E; 'dcoulson(a)ecn.purdue.edu' (dcoulson(a)ecn.purdue.edu) Deno, Cathy M; Duket, Steven D; Geiger, Melissa J; Gelfand, Johanna K; Hays, Cindey A; 'jenn(a)purdue.edu' (jenn(a)purdue.edu) Peer, Rebecca J. <peerb(a)purdue.edu>; Gelfand, Johanna K <jo(a)purdue.edu>; Murray, Chris L <chrismur(a)purdue.edu>; Butz, Rita E <butz(a)purdue.edu>; 'dcoulson(a)ecn.purdue.edu' (dcoulson(a)ecn.purdue.edu) Hays, Cindey A <isenb; 'jjturner(a)purdue.edu' (jjturner(a)purdue.edu) 'mep(a)ecn.purdue.edu' (mep(a)ecn.purdue.edu) Murray, Chris L; Peer, Rebecca J.; Reece, Kellie A; Wable, Jill L; White, Karen R Subject: Seminar Notice to Please Distribute to your Dept. (Mon. 9/24/12) Please share the attached Peter Winchell Lecture Series Seminar Notice with your department. Thank you for your help & have a nice day, Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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FW: [Gradcontacts] FW: Ethics, Policy, and Science Lectures: Erin McKenna
by Bowman, Debra J 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Dear All, See email below about upcoming lecture related to Ethics, Policy and Science if interested in attending. Thanks, Deb -----Original Message----- From: gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu [mailto:gradcontacts-bounces@lists.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Mason, Linda J Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 3:40 PM To: 'Gradchairs(a)purdue.edu'; 'gradcontacts(a)purdue.edu' Subject: [Gradcontacts] FW: Ethics, Policy, and Science Lectures: Erin McKenna Dear all, Inaugurating the 2012-2013 year for the Purdue Lectures in Ethics, Policy, and Science (www.purdue.edu/bioethics) Dr. Erin McKenna will speak on "Using our Best Friends: A Pragmatist Take on Dogs and Cats in Biomedical Research" in MRGN 121 at 5:30pm on Wednesday, September 26th. Dr. McKenna is a Purdue alumna; she is now Professor of Philosophy at Pacific Lutheran University. The Lectures have yet to hear either a Pragmatist or Feminist take on questions of biomedical research, and so we look forward to how Dr. McKenna will further the dialogue. Additionally, as always, food and drink will be freely available. We would greatly appreciate your help advertising these talks. Please encourage your students to attend and distribute the attached fliers widely. Thank you for your support, Jacob Kuhn -- Jacob Kuhn Department of Philosophy Purdue University www.purdue.edu/bioethics

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Calendars
by Heide, Karen Kay 18 Sep '12

18 Sep '12

Dear All, I will be ordering calendars on Friday, October 5. Attached are copies of the calendars which were ordered last year. Please make your choice & send it to me at your earliest convenience. 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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United Way
by Heide, Karen Kay 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Dear All, I am the United Way representative for Chemical Engineering this year. You will be receiving an envelope in the next couple of days. Please return them to me at your earliest convenience. 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 the 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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Reception Invitation for the Class of 1952 & 1962 Reunion
by Yater-Henke, Katherine D 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

[cid:image002.png@01CD94CB.54FDBF00] 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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Bindley Bioscience Center- Scientific presentation- Wednesday, October 3rd- 12pm - MRGN 121
by Ewing, Virginia G 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

Please distribute as appropriate. Bindley Bioscience Center Scientific presentation by: Stanton B. Gelvin ***Bindley Research Fellow*** Peptide aptamer "mutagenesis" for inhibiting protein function and generating novel phenotypes AND W. Andy Tao ***Bindley Research Fellow*** Molecular classification of disease subtypes based on multiplexed arrays and mass spectrometry Wednesday, October 3rd 12pm-1:15pm Thank you! Stephanie Bonebrake Administrative Assistant Bindley Bioscience Center Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels Discovery Park at Purdue University 1203 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-0497

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Grad Seminar Announcement - Dr. Shekhar Garde
by Hendryx, Sandra K 17 Sep '12

17 Sep '12

REMINDER Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate seminar series Dr. Shekhar Garde, Head Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute "Water at Interfaces of Physical and Biological Systems: A New Molecular Perspective" September 18, 2012 9:00-10:15 a.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 8:30 a.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Water-mediated interactions (e.g., hydrophobic interactions) govern a host of biological and colloidal self-assembly phenomena from protein folding, micelle and membrane formation, to molecular recognition. Macroscopically, hydrophobicity is often characterized by measuring a droplet contact angle on a surface. At the nanoscale, such measurements are not feasible, e.g., for surfaces of proteins or nanoparticles. Using theory and molecular simulations, we present a new perspective that connects the behavior of water (esp. density fluctuations) near nanoscale interfaces to their hydrophobicity/philicity. This new perspective provides a computational tool for characterizing the hydrophobicity patterns on protein surfaces, which are relevant for binding, recognition, and aggregation phenomena. Simulations also show how the properties of water at interfaces influence binding, folding, and dynamics of flexible molecules in interfacial environments. Our current understanding of the hydration of ions, osmolytes, and solution additives, when combined with this new perspective, provides insights into the role of water in multicomponent biological interactions. Bio: Dr. Shekhar Garde is the Elaine and Jack Parker Chaired Professor and Head of Rensselaer's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He received BS (University of Bombay, 1992) and Ph.D. (U. Delaware, 1997) degrees in Chemical Engineering. He received the prestigious Director's post-doctoral fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he performed research from 1997 to 1999. He joined Rensselaer as an Assistant Professor in 1999. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2004 and to Full Professor in 2006. He was appointed Parker Chaired Professor in 2006 and as the Head of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department in 2007. His research focuses broadly on understanding the role of water in biological structure-function, and specifically on hydration and water-mediated interactions using statistical mechanical theory and molecular modeling and simulation tools. He has published ~80 peer-reviewed papers in leading scientific journals which have been cited over 3700 times. He has received several awards including the prestigious CAREER Award by the US National Science Foundation (2001), School of Engineering Research Award (2003), Rensselaer Early Career Award (2004), and most recently the 2011 Robert W. Vaughan Lecturership at California Institute of Technology. Under Garde's leadership, the Chemical Engineering department climbed in US News & World Report Rankings from 33 to 21. Garde has also enabled a number of CBE faculty to win prestigious Rensselaer and National Awards. Garde is also one of the leaders of the unique animation movie project called the "Molecularium", which aims to excite the next generation about the world of atoms and molecules. He has pioneered integration of large-scale molecular dynamics simulations into Disney-Pixar style animation world. He is an executive producer of the Molecularium I-MAX/3-D-IMAX movies - Molecules to the MAX, which are currently being distributed nationwide. In 2011 he was honored with the Explore~Imagine~Discover Award by the Children's Museum of Science and Technology, in the Capital District, NY.

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