September 2018 - Che-courtesy-list

Dissertation Announcement for Sydney Hollingshead
by Johnson, Beverly J 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

This email is to announce that Sydney Hollingshead will be defending her thesis: Biological Applications of Elastin- and Mussel-Inspired Polymers Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM in FRNY 3062A. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Liu. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Purdue Alert test set for today
by Nagy, Gabriela 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

Hello everyone, I wanted to remind you that at 10 am today, September 27, Purdue will test its emergency notification system, including sirens. This was widely communicated to the University community in today's issue of Purdue Today newsletter: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2018/Q3/purdue-alert-test-set-for-… . I also wanted to remind everyone of the emergency procedures for our building; please see attached and below: [cid:image002.jpg@01D45641.2CA30090] Should you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G051 Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Live United!
by Vigar, Jill K 25 Sep '18

25 Sep '18

Dear Colleagues, The Purdue United Way campaign is now in full swing and we are nearly half way to our goal with $414,261 already raised! * Watch the campaign video. www.purdue.edu/unitedway<http://www.purdue.edu/unitedway> With ePledge, it's easier than ever to donate; simply follow these steps: * Visit www.purdue.edu/unitedway<http://www.purdue.edu/unitedway> Select "Give Now" or "I Don't Wish to Give" * Use your Purdue career account ID and password to login into ePledge * Once logged in, you will see a Welcome message from the Purdue United Way * Follow the steps to make your pledge by payroll deduction, credit card, check, bill me, stock/securities or select not to participate this year * Please be a part of this by participating and logging into ePledge. [cid:image003.png@01D454CD.E1C267B0] [cid:image005.jpg@01D454CD.E1C267B0] Whether you choose to participate in the United Way campaign by participating in an activity or by making a gift, we thank you for your support. By joining together in this effort, we are confident we can help people in our community become stronger and healthier. Sincerely, Jill Jill K. Vigar Graduate Programs Secretary 480 Stadium Mall Drive, Rm 2037 West Lafayette, IN 47907 P. 765.496.0309 E. jvigar(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jvigar@purdue.edu> [ENG-David-Colle-H-BG-RGB] [cid:image013.jpg@01D454CD.E1C267B0]

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Power outage
by Valley, Jeffrey L 24 Sep '18

24 Sep '18

BE ADVISED - There was a power outage for most of the campus at 1:30 am yesterday morning which affected numerous items in the building. Physical plant is in the process of checking all air handlers, Fume hoods , air compressors etc. that should have reset on their own but did not. They will have everything back into normal operation hopefully soon. Please contact me if your area is still having problems if not corrected within the hour. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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FW: Interior Window Cleaning
by Valley, Jeffrey L 19 Sep '18

19 Sep '18

BE ADVISED - FYI - If you do not want them to be in the your room, specifically a lab due to equipment or chemicals/solvents or for any other reason , please post a note on the outside of the door to notify them. If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks. Jeff From: Speak, Connie L Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 5:16 AM To: Valley, Jeffrey L <valley(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Interior Window Cleaning Hello Jeff, Building Services plans to provide INTERIOR cleaning of EXTERIOR windows, as our resources allow. FRNY is next building in our list, and we would like to start there in the next day or two, possibly Monday morning (9/24/18). We will start on the top floor and will work our way around to the rooms that have exterior windows, and move to the next floor down until we complete the building. This should include all rooms that have blinds, or windows to the outside. It does not include things like door glass, or interior walls made of glass. The cleaning will take place between the hours of 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM, Monday - Friday. The door to each room will be left as we find it: if locked, we will lock it again when we leave. If unlocked, we will leave it unlocked. If you could please have all items removed from the windowsills that would be very much appreciated. We cannot clean windows that have obstacles in front of the glass. If our crewmembers arrive to clean a window and the occupant does not want them cleaned, we will pass on to the next room. Will you notify the building occupants please so they will be prepared for our visit? This will take more than one day to complete the building. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Connie Speak Day Shift Crew Chief cspeak(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cspeak@purdue.edu>

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Seminar TOMORROW! Dr. Darrin Pochan-University of Delaware
by Vigar, Jill K 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

[https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Graduate Seminar Series [http://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Messages/Email00025/darr…] Dr. Darrin J. Pochan Professor and Chair Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware "Biomolecules for Non-biological Things: Materials Construction through Peptide Design and Solution Assembly" Tuesday, September 18, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 - Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium - Website<http://www.mseg.udel.edu/people/pochan/> Bio: Darrin Pochan is currently Professor and Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department as well as having appointments in the Delaware Biotechnology Institute and Department of Chemistry at the University of Delaware. Since joining the MSE department in 1999 after a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a National Research Council Post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD, he has developed a research program around the construction of new materials and nanostructures via molecular solution assembly mechanisms. Areas of focus are biomaterials and materials for nanotechnology and energy applications through organic/inorganic hybrids. His honors include an NSF Career Award, the DuPont Young Faculty Award, the Dillon medal from the American Physical Society and fellowship in the American Physical Society and American Chemical Society. Currently, Darrin also serves as Editor in Chief of Soft Matter, a new interdisciplinary journal from the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom. Abstract: Self-assembly of molecules is an attractive materials construction strategy due to its simplicity in application. By considering peptidic molecules in the bottom-up materials self-assembly design process, one can take advantage of inherently biomolecular attributes; intramolecular folding events, secondary structure, and electrostatic interactions; in addition to more traditional self-assembling molecular attributes such as amphiphilicty, to define hierarchical material structure and consequent properties. A new solution assembled system comprised of theoretically designed coiled coil bundle motifs will be introduced. The molecules and nanostructures are not natural sequences and provide opportunity for arbitrary nanostructure creation with peptides. With control of the display of all amino acid side chains (both natural and non-natural) throughout the peptide bundles, desired physical and covalent (through appropriate "click" chemistry) interactions have been designed to produce one and two-dimensional nanostructures. One-dimensional nanostructures span exotically rigid rod molecules that produce a wide variety of liquid crystal phases to semi-flexible chains, the flexibility of which are controlled by the interbundle linking chemistry. The two dimensional nanostructure is formed by physical interactions and are nanostructures not observed in nature. All of the assemblies are responsive to temperature since the individual bundle building blocks are physically stabilized coiled coil bundles that can be melted and reformed with temperature. Additional, novel nanostructures to be discussed include uniform nanotubes as well as the templated growth of metallic nanoparticle on and in peptide nanostructures. Included in the discussion will be molecule design, hierarchical assembly pathway design and control, click chemistry reactions, and the characterization of nanostructure as well as inherent material properties (e.g. extreme stiffness, responsiveness to temperature and pH, stability in aqueous and organic solvents). Davidson School of Chemical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4050<tel:+17654944050> (c) 2018 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> Jill Jill K. Vigar Graduate Office Secretary Forney Hall, Rm 2037 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 P. 765-496-0309 E. jvigar(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jvigar@purdue.edu> [ENG-David-Colle-H-BG-RGB]

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REM's Lab Safety Newsletter
by Nagy, Gabriela 10 Sep '18

10 Sep '18

Good afternoon, Please follow the link below to access the latest Lab Safety Newsletter by REM. The website also provides information on the material presented at the REM 2018 Annual Safety Chair Review. https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/laboratory/newsletter/index.html Thank you for your commitment to safety! Gabriela On behalf of the ChE safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director Davidson 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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Out of office/Change in schedule
by Davenport, Jason W 07 Sep '18

07 Sep '18

FYI..... I will be out of the office the week of September 17 - 21. Additionally, following that week I will be on a reduced schedule until approximately the beginning of December. During that time my working hours will be 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday. In the mornings before I arrive Jeff and Nick will be available for access to the receiving dock and assisting with copy/print work if needed. Thank you. Jason Davenport Shipping/Receiving Clerk Davidson School of Chemical Engineering FORNEY Room G134A Purdue University (765)494-4084 jwdavenp(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jwdavenp@purdue.edu>

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SKY Happiness Retreat
by Johnson, Beverly J 07 Sep '18

07 Sep '18

Don't miss the chance to join in on the SKY Happiness Retreat {formerly Yesplus Leadership Retreat} Gift yourself this unique experience and register to confirm your spot before they are taken. Register here<https://www.payit2.com/event/102036>. The SKY Happiness Retreat is offered at 40 different universities across the US and Purdue is one of them. This powerful, experiential self-development and leadership retreat will give you some of these benefits and more.... * Understanding the sources of stress and the role of breathing techniques * Learning meditative practices in managing stress and negative emotions * Ability to increase personal happiness * Developing greater equanimity * Learning to deal with criticism and mistakes * Taking personal and community responsibility * Increase social connection, enthusiasm, and inspiration If you are searching for clarity, stress relief, a meditation practice, connection, or just something new to try - this is the place to be.... For absolutely everyone and anyone. We are so excited to share this opportunity with you. The Retreat is generally $395 for general public, it drops to $250 for staff and faculty and $150 for students. This year we are pleased to share with you that there are scholarships available dropping the registration to only $50 for students! The timings and dates are as follows: Sept 20 & 21 (Thursday and Friday): 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Sept 22 & 23 (Saturday and Sunday): 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Location - Thurs, Fri, Sun - 3rd street tower & Sat - BCC Please reach out to our SKY @ Purdue Team with questions or thoughts --- yesplus(a)purdue.edu or Michelle - 574-229-0059 Have a great day! SKY @ Purdue Team

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Seminar Today - Required for PhD students
by Johnson, Beverly J 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

[https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Graduate Seminar Series [https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/events/2018/che-seminar-open-forum-with-…] Open Forum with OChE Honorees Stephen R. Cornell and Prasenjeet Ghosh Thursday, September 6, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 - Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium - Davidson School of Chemical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4050<tel:+17654944050> (c) 2018 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> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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