May 2013 - Che-courtesy-list

Reminder: GSO Social Mini-Golf: 05/24, 6-8 pm
by Bowman, Debra J 21 May '13

21 May '13

------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Everyone, This is just a gentle reminder that we have a mini-golf event this Friday, 05/24 at Monster Mini-Golf in Lafayette, where pizza and soda will be provided. The GSO will pay for all costs, including mini-golf. So it's FREE for everyone attending the event! You are welcome to get your spouses/children/significant others along. We will also have some free tokens to play video games as well. What: Mini-Golf Where: Monster Mini Golf, 3573 Promenade Pkwy #300, Lafayette, IN 47909 When: Friday May 24, 6-8 pm Hope to see you'll there. Regards, Atish

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Planned power outtage in Potter only - this Wednesday evening.
by Harrington, Michael P 20 May '13

20 May '13

Hi, A warning to those with offices and/or labs in Potter in case you have not been notified by other means - there is a scheduled power outage from 9pm-1am this coming Wednesday night / Thursday morning. Potter is the only building that will be affected by this planned outage. I would suggest logging out of your computers when you leave on Wednesday and powering them back up when you return on Thursday morning. -Mike Harrington ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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IGERT Competition
by Bowman, Debra J 20 May '13

20 May '13

Hello all, This year, as part of the NSF IGERT 2013 poster/video competition, our very own solar group under Dr. Agrawal has submitted a video on our nanotechnology based thin-film photovoltaics research in the SEIGERT program. After 4 weeks of intense filming and editing, our film and poster are up for review: http://posterhall.org/igert2013/posters/336 Every year, the highest voted video (most Facebook likes) is awarded the Community Choice. So please, spread this video and vote for us in this year's IGERT competition. Thank you, -Kevin Brew

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David Sholl - new CHBE School Chair at GA Tech
by Varma, Arvind 19 May '13

19 May '13

Dear Colleagues, You may already be aware that David Sholl has been appointed the new School Chair in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, effective July 1, 2013. Pl visit http://www.chbe.gatech.edu/node/7480 for more details. Arvind

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FW: GSO Social Mini-Golf: 24th May, 6-8 pm
by Bowman, Debra J 13 May '13

13 May '13

Hi Everyone, We are having a Mini-Golfing social as the last event of this academic year before the new GSO social chair will take over. Pizza and pop will be provided by the GSO. It's indoor golfing with special lighting, etc. and promises to be fun. Additionally, we have also been promised a few tokens for playing the games available there. What: Mini-Golf Where: Monster Mini Golf, 3573 Promenade Pkwy #300, Lafayette, IN 47909 When: Friday May 24, 6-8 pm You are welcome to get your spouse/children/significant others along. Regards, Atish -------------------------------------------------

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Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices
by Gabriela Nagy 07 May '13

07 May '13

Dear ChE Faculty, Staff, Research Associates and Graduate Students, It is now time to complete the annual safety review of the chemical engineering laboratories AND offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) and are required to obtain our annual recertification with the University. The timeline for 2013 is as follows: - May – self-audits of laboratories and offices - June – Safety Committee inspections of laboratories and offices - May - July – address deficiencies identified in self audits and inspections - August – Recertification Review with REM 1. Self-Audits The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website, under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html or on the REM's website http://www.purdue.edu/rem/home/forms/ispcheck.pdf The first seven sections have universal questions that apply to every area. Sections 8 to 24 have questions related to specialized operations. If an area qualifies as an office, common area (e.g., conference room, kitchenette), or computer lab and does not involve the handling of, use of, or exposure to hazardous chemicals, machinery, equipment, animals, or biological agents, only the first seven sections of the self-audit need to completed. If in doubt about the type of area being audited, please address all sections. Research laboratories and shops should address all sections. Please return completed self audits to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G051 by 5 pm on Monday, June 3. In addition to the self-audit, please review your door posting and hazard assessment. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months. 2. Inspections The ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of laboratories and offices. For your information, please find attached the inspection checklist that is used. 3. Deficiencies Deficiencies identified in your audit and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) is available to help you. 4. Recertification Review The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. I will notify you of the review date, once this is agreed with REM. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Again, please return the completed self audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G051 by 5 pm on Monday, June 3. Thank you, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee -- Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering FRNY, Room G051 Tel: (765) 496-1710; Fax: (765) 494-0805 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu

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Access to Labs and Offices After Hours - action needed
by Farmus, Cristina D 01 May '13

01 May '13

It has been reported that the janitorial staff receive frequent requests to open research labs and sometimes faculty offices after hours, with various explanations from forgotten key to the need to pick up something for a professor. The janitors have no way of knowing who is allowed to enter a specific lab or office. During the faculty meeting on 4/25, we discussed the best practices for allowing access to research labs after hours and this is what was decided. Each lab and graduate office should have a list with the people who have access to the lab posted on the door from the inside, but visible from the outside. The list can include graduates, undergraduates, post-docs, research staff or visiting scholars and should be signed by the professor who is in charge of the lab. When a person forgets their key and requests to enter a lab or graduate office, they should show their Purdue ID to the janitor and if their name is on the list, they will be allowed to enter the lab/grad office. Faculty or staff offices will never be opened by janitors to anyone except the occupant. It is the responsibility of each professor to compile, post and update the list of persons who have access to the labs, and the responsibility of graduate students to post a list for their graduate offices. I attach a template that can be used. To maintain high safety standards, the janitors will report to me when they have to open a lab or graduate office and the name of the person who was allowed to enter. I will monitor for repeat behaviors. This practice will become part of the standard safety process for our building. Let me know if you have any questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Invitation to the Spring Recognition Reception May 2, 2013
by Mamph, Jennifer A 01 May '13

01 May '13

[Text Box: SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Faculty, Staff & Graduate Student Spring Recognition Reception Thursday, May 2, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Henson Atrium]

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