December 2015 - Che-courtesy-list

Sad News
by Varma, Arvind 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

Dear Colleagues, I am very sorry to inform that Julie Kim's mother passed away recently after a lengthy illness. Sang will leave for her memorial services in California early tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Sang and their family. Arvind

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Explosion at Tsinghua University - Beijing
by Nagy, Gabriela 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Hello Everyone, I wanted to share with you the news of a terrible accident that killed a postdoctoral researcher in a chemistry laboratory fire at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, on Friday, December 18, 2015. The researcher was working in the lab at the time of the explosion and fire. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but it is believed that the incident happened during an experiment involving hydrogen. Please follow the link below to find some information regarding this tragic incident: http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/web/2015/12/Postdoctoral-Researcher-Killed-F… Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Re: [ChE-Courtesy-list] [Che-staff-list] Forney Addition Closed January 16-17, 2016
by Farmus, Cristina D 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Due to delays in delivering the Air Handling Unit, the Forney Addition closure has been postponed for Saturday January 16 - Sunday January 17, 2016. The addition will no longer be closed on January 4-5. Cristina From: Che-staff-list [mailto:che-staff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Farmus, Cristina D Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 4:39 PM To: 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Subject: [Che-staff-list] Forney Addition Closed January 4-5, 2016 Good afternoon, This is to inform you that the Forney Hall Addition will be completely closed on January 4 and 5, 2016. The timing is dictated by the delivery of the air handling unit that needs to be lifted and installed on the roof. Inclement weather may delay the closure to January 9-10, 2016. During this period the loading dock area will be closed; Jason will relocate to the Unit Ops Lab in FRNY G014, all new packages can be picked up from there. The ramp on the Physics side will be closed these two days, plan accordingly for cylinders. The original part of the building will remain operational. The doors towards Gateway Hall and Schleman Hall will be open during the day; you can enter the building with the card reader after 11.00 pm. I appreciate your understanding in accommodating this closure. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu> From: Farmus, Cristina D Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5:38 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Subject: Forney addition to be evacuated during fall break for construction work Importance: High As you are aware, an entire wing of our building is under renovation. An important part of the project involves installing an air handling unit. A crane will have to lift this large item and the structural steel supporting it on the Forney roof. While the crane operates, all the areas directly under the crane operating area have to be evacuated, as a safety precaution. There will be no interruption of electricity or other utilities, unless something goes wrong.

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Addittional Details - RE: Dr. Nancy Ho selected to receive a National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama
by Varma, Arvind 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Colleagues, Attached is the Purdue news release about Dr. Nancy Ho's NMTI award, also available at: http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q4/purdue-engineer-receives-to…, which includes additional details. Nancy's recognition is the perfect way to bring the 2015 year to an end for our School, the College and Purdue! With best wishes, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: Che-faculty-list [mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Varma, Arvind Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 5:08 PM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Cc: Dutta, Debasish; Daniels, Mitchell E; Jamieson, Leah H. Subject: [Che-faculty-list] Dr. Nancy Ho selected to receive a National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama Dear Colleagues, I am absolutely delighted to inform that Dr. Nancy Ho, Research Professor Emerita in our School, will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama. The award, announced today, is the highest honor for technological achievement bestowed by the President of the United States. The recipients will be honored during a White House ceremony early next year. Dr. Ho is being recognized for her research on using recombinant DNA techniques to improve industrial microorganisms, particularly for the production of renewable biofuels and bio-products by using renewable cellulosic resources as feedstock. Her most noted work has been the development of recombinant Saccharomyces yeast that can effectively produce cellulosic ethanol from all types of cellulosic plant materials such as corn stalks, wheat straws, wood and grasses. Dr. Ho is the second faculty member from our School to be recognized by the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in recent years. Dr. Rakesh Agrawal received this recognition in 2011. A news release about Dr. Ho's award is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/22/president-obama-hono… Please join me in congratulating Dr. Nancy Ho for this superb recognition! Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2016! Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Dr. Nancy Ho selected to receive a National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama
by Varma, Arvind 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Colleagues, I am absolutely delighted to inform that Dr. Nancy Ho, Research Professor Emerita in our School, will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama. The award, announced today, is the highest honor for technological achievement bestowed by the President of the United States. The recipients will be honored during a White House ceremony early next year. Dr. Ho is being recognized for her research on using recombinant DNA techniques to improve industrial microorganisms, particularly for the production of renewable biofuels and bio-products by using renewable cellulosic resources as feedstock. Her most noted work has been the development of recombinant Saccharomyces yeast that can effectively produce cellulosic ethanol from all types of cellulosic plant materials such as corn stalks, wheat straws, wood and grasses. Dr. Ho is the second faculty member from our School to be recognized by the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in recent years. Dr. Rakesh Agrawal received this recognition in 2011. A news release about Dr. Ho's award is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/12/22/president-obama-hono… Please join me in congratulating Dr. Nancy Ho for this superb recognition! Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2016! Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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old side heat
by Humphrey, Nick S 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

The heat will be turned off Tuesday morning in the old side building from 8am to 10am ,so repairs can be made to the main steam line that is leaking in the attic. There is a chance it might be a bit longer if maintenance runs into problems. Sorry for the Inconvenience. Thank you, Nick

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A farewell to ARMS (and Forney Hall)
by Litster, James Donald 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Dear colleagues and friends today is my last day in the office at Purdue. I hope that over the last fews days I have had a chance to say good bye to you personally. If not, please accept my apologies. I do look forward to seeing you when I visit Purdue from time to time in my capacity as adjunct professor. In the mean time, please do come and visit Annette and I in Sheffield where we can host a University visit, and/or a trip to the Peak District and Chatsworth House :-) My new contact details are: Email: james.litster(a)sheffield.ac.uk Address: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering The University of Sheffield Mappin Street Sheffield S1 3JD UNITED KINGDOM best regards Jim Jim Litster, PhD Professor of Chemical Engineering Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy Director, Center for Particulate Processes and Products Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room G027A 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 USA +1 765 496-2836 (phone) +1 765 494-0805 (fax) jlitster(a)purdue.edu

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Chem Engr Appreciation Reception -Dec 17
by Ewing, Virginia G 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

[https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> You're Invited Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Student Appreciation Reception When: Thursday, December 17, 2015 Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where: Henson Atrium/FRNY School of Chemical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4050<tel:+17654944050> (c) 2015 Purdue University<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/disclaimer.html> All rights reserved An equal access/equal opportunity university<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html>

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FW: Special Seminar: Josh Giegel, VP of Hyperloop Tech - Thursday, Dec 10 5:00 pm in Fowler Hall
by Murray, Chris L 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

From: Lindeman, Leslie Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 2:22 PM To: Peer, Rebecca J.; Gelfand, Johanna K; Turner, Carmen S; Geiger, Melissa J; Murray, Chris L; Jurss, Karen L; Dellinger, Leza R; Baumgardt, Jacqueline C.; bystrom(a)ecn.purdue.edu; Reece, Kellie A; Finney, Patricia Jean Subject: FW: Special Seminar: Josh Giegel, VP of Hyperloop Tech - Thursday, Dec 10 5:00 pm in Fowler Hall All, Please forward the information below to your department. Thank you! Leslie Leslie Lindeman Secretary Purdue University Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering 765.494.5117 leslie.lindeman.1(a)purdue.edu<mailto:leslie.lindeman.1@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.jpg@01D130F8.2D4D7A50]

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WebEx training reminder
by Jackson, Christa N 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Hello All, I have scheduled the WebEx training. If you are unable to physically attend but want to see what the training is about click this link on this date and time: December 11, 2015 at 2:00<https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/onstage/g.php?MTID=e42071f3df10ff38941b93cf…>. You may also connect by calling in 1-855-282-6330 and using access code: 640 062 560. I will do my best to answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Christa Jackson Hello, With WebEx becoming more popular, I have set up for ITap to have a training in Forney on December 11 at 2:00 pm in 3059. I will send out a reminder closer to the date along with the WebEx link to be able to join the training if you are unable to attend. In the meantime if you have not already done this, go to https://purdue.webex.com/mw3000/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=purdue using your career account to get started. I look forward to seeing you soon. Thank you, Christa Jackson Forney Hall School of Chemical Engineering, 480 Stadium Mall Drive Room1060 West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone(765)494-4050 jacksonc(a)purdue.edu

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