August 2020 - Che-courtesy-list

FW: Odor in Forney
by Nagy, Gabriela 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

All, Please see below a message regarding a thiol smell in the building. It appears the smell is still noticeable in the building, but there is no leak to be worried about. Thank you, Gabriela From: Kyle Glenn Weideman Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 4:57 PM To: Nagy, Gabriela <nagyg(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Odor in Forney Hi Dr. Nagy, Would you be able to forward this to Forney building? During the recent power outage there was a thiol odor leaking from the gloveboxes in Forney 3140. With the power returned the source of this smell has been shut off so there is no active leak and no danger. We have noticed that this odor is lingering in some of the stairwells and on the 3rd floor of Forney so we would like to inform everyone that this has been taken care of. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best Regards, Kyle Weideman

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Fwd: Senate Wave 3 Survey: Results Posted
by Julie C. Liu 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Please see the e-mail below and the embedded link to see the results from the University Senate's wave 3 survey. As your Senate representative, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns that you would like me to bring to the Senate. Prof. Julie C. Liu University Faculty Scholar Associate Professor Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: (765) 494-1935 Fax: (765) 494-0805 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Senate Wave 3 Survey: Results Posted Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:42:49 +0000 From: Purdue University Senate <purdueuniversitysenate(a)purdue.edu> Reply-To: Nichols, Deborah L <deborahnichols(a)purdue.edu>, Purdue University Senate <purdueuniversitysenate(a)purdue.edu> Dear Senators, We have now posted the Wave 3 results on the Senate website <https://www.purdue.edu/senate/senate-authenticated/Fall-Reopen-Survey-Wave-…>. Thank you for all that you have done to encourage those you represent to complete these surveys, and please let them know they can access these results. We continue to see high participation rates. Thank you everyone for being so willing to share comments, concerns, questions, and other issues via the surveys and via the Senate web form <https://www.purdue.edu/senate/town-hall-index.php>. >From the Wave 3 results, it is clear that the majority of the broader Purdue community is apprehensive about this fall (and how could we not be?). Of particular note is the new set of questions on personal well-being. Faculty, grad students, and post docs are reporting diminished levels of well-being (overall and in comparison to staff and undergrads) as it relates to feeling like we accomplish all that we need to, that we can switch off from work, that we can manage both work and personal demands, and that we are engaging in enough high-quality interactions with others. Conversely, many are reporting the benefits of working remotely including no commute time, wearing comfortable clothing, and finding time in the day to exercise, eat healthy, and spend time with family. Leaning on our communities for support, engaging in acts of kindness and generosity, and finding joy in small moments may help to navigate these difficult times and, to some extent, soothe our anxieties. Thank you all again for taking time repeatedly from your summer to share with us all that you have. It is my sincerest hope that you all stay healthy and safe as we transition into fall. Kind regards, *Deborah L. Nichols, Ph.D.* /Chair, Purdue University Senate/ /Associate Professor/ Human Development and Family Studies | College of Health and Human Sciences 1202 West State Street | Hanley Hall 223 West Lafayette, IN 47907-2055 o: 765.496.0137 | m: 765.602.6388 [/she | her | hers/] Purdue University <https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Odor
by Valley, Jeffrey L 25 Aug '20

25 Aug '20

BE ADVISED - Due to testing of the emergency generator outside, the exhaust was pulled into the new side outdoor air intake so you may smell a slight burning odor inside the building. They will be done shortly and it will dissipate soon hopefully. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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Symposium Judging Results
by Johnson, Beverly J 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Hi all, Thank you for attending the 29th Annual Purdue Chemical Engineering GSO Symposium today! We hope you enjoyed your stay with us via Slack and that you were able to make the most of it. With that being said, I am pleased to announce our winners for today's oral presentations and poster pitches: Oral presentations: * Catalysis and Reaction Engineering - Casey Jones * Material Science - David Rokke * Fluid Dynamics and Interfacial Phenomena - Brayden Wagoner * Energy and Process Intensification & Biotechnology - Tony Joseph Mathew * Best Overall - Tony Joseph Mathew Poster pitches: * Catalysis and Reaction Engineering - Yinan Xu * Material Science & Fluid Dynamics and Interfacial Phenomena - Jaeyub Chung * Biotechnology - Dhushyanth Viswanath * Pharmaceuticals - Pelin Bulutoglu * Best Overall - Dhushyanth Viswanath & Pelin Bulutoglu Thank you again for spending your day with us. We hope to see you back here (in person) for the 30th Annual ChE GSO Symposium next year! Best, Daniel Daniel Hayes GSO First-Year Representative Symposium Judging Coordinator Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN hayes187(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hayes187@purdue.edu> [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cUmFjKPmpDH_VgRPeo_W1xOS8KaEMNIMWGb2E_P91…]

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ChE Staff Excellence Award
by Gonzalez, Joshua 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Dear All, I am happy to announce this year's recipient for the ChE Staff Excellence Award, Jason Davenport. As you all know by now, the current pandemic has influenced nearly all aspects of our lives and one such was the cancellation of the annual faculty, staff, and grad student appreciation reception back in May. Due to that, we were unable to announce and properly honor all of the recipients of this year's awards as is our custom. For these reasons, the plaque for this award will be presented the next time we are all able to gather together. For the meanwhile, please join me in congratulating Jason Davenport for his fantastic job well done this year. His continual service not only pre-covid but also now during the pandemic has been crucial in our School's operations and it's ability to provide PPE and other needed supplies to all. Thank you, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] <https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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FW: 29th Annual Purdue Chemical Engineering GSO Virtual Symposium Links and Information
by Johnson, Beverly J 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

Just wanted to make sure everyone received this. Thank you, Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling] From: Johnson, Beverly J Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:49 PM To: 'chefaculty(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chefaculty(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: FW: 29th Annual Purdue Chemical Engineering GSO Virtual Symposium Links and Information Dear Professors, I would like to invite all of you to the 2020 Virtual Purdue Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Organization Symposium! Symposium will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM EST. The schedule is attached to this email. All times on the schedule are listed in eastern daylight time. Before Symposium: Before the beginning of symposium, please go to the following link<https://join.slack.com/t/gsosymposium/shared_invite/zt-gcg64jrr-5FBdNJX11Za…> to make an account on Slack. A "Slack Guide" is attached to this email and walks you through the Slack interface. Slack Registration Link: https://join.slack.com/t/gsosymposium/shared_invite/zt-gcg64jrr-5FBdNJX11Za… Slack Link: https://gsosymposium.slack.com/ Slack will be the main tool we will be using to field questions on the 20-minute student research seminars. When asking questions to presenters on Slack, please begin the question with @Presenter_Name in the appropriate Slack channel (student_research_seminars_session_a or student_research_seminars_session_b). Proctors will ask the presenter any questions that have been posted on Slack. Presenters can then answer any questions that were not fielded during the presentation on Slack at a later time. Pre-recorded research poster pitches are also located on Slack. You will be able to find information about both the student research seminars and the research poster pitches in the attached "Abstract Book". Student Seminar Presentations: The symposium has three main events. Senior PhD students will be giving twenty minute seminar presentations from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST. There will be two sessions of talks (Session A and Session B) ongoing simultaneously on two WebEx channels, and the sessions will be based on research area. The attached file titled "Speaker Schedule" shows the list of talks and which session they will be in. A "WebEx Guide" is attached to this email and explains the WebEx Interface. We have also attached a "Resume Book" containing resumes from any student seminar speakers who are currently looking for jobs. The attached "Abstract Book" contains abstracts and references for all student seminar presentations. Session A Presentation Link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=ma0329cfc85e5138de30afa09a1c9112d Session B Presentation Link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=m30620f16f9620d976293aef815a53494 Poster Pitch Showcase: The Poster Pitch Showcase will take place from 12:45 PM to 2:30 PM EST. Pre-recorded poster pitches have already been uploaded to Slack and can be viewed at any time. Along with the uploaded videos, there are links to each individual's WebEx room. From 12:45 PM to 2:30 PM EST poster pitch presenters will be available in their WebEx room to answer any questions in-person. If you would rather ask a question in text, you can hover over the presenter's post on Slack and click on "Reply in thread" on the top right corner of the post. Direct links to the videos and WebEx rooms can also be found in the "Abstract Book". Keynote Address: This year's keynote address will take place from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM EST and will be given by Dr. Upma Sharma. Dr. Sharma is a Purdue alum and she is the president and CEO of Arsenal Medical, a platform technology company developing novel, therapeutic in-situ forming materials. The keynote address will take place on a separate WebEx Channel listed below. Keynote Address Link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=m2144ff75ae20f6289e3516216e62a483 Technical Questions and Issues: For questions related to Slack, contact Jonathan Turnley at jturnley(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jturnley@purdue.edu> For questions related to WebEx, contact Aidan Coffey at ahcoffey(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ahcoffey@purdue.edu> For any other questions, contact Wei-Lee Wu at wu1346(a)purdue.edu<mailto:wu1346@purdue.edu> I hope to see you all virtually on Thursday! Best, Wei-Lee Wu President Graduate Student Organization Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University [cid:4ebfb64d-437e-44ef-a576-0682ef53f867]

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Fwd: Request re: Wave 3 Survey
by Julie C. Liu 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

Please see the request below about the Senate's current survey. Prof. Julie C. Liu Associate Professor Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: (765) 494-1935 Fax: (765) 494-0805 -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Request re: Wave 3 Survey Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2020 14:47:46 +0000 From: Purdue University Senate <purdueuniversitysenate(a)purdue.edu> Reply-To: Nichols, Deborah L <deborahnichols(a)purdue.edu>, Purdue University Senate <purdueuniversitysenate(a)purdue.edu> Dear Senators: I am writing to ask you to reach out to your units and strongly encourage them to complete the Senate Wave 3 Survey <https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yONjLz6jCCHv1P>. The data generated from these surveys is vital in our efforts to communicate with administration at all levels more effectively. We have shared and continue to share your concerns, your questions, and your suggestions, as well as work with Purdue’s administration, based on the data and your comments to identify ways to enhance the safety and personal well-being of the broader Purdue community. I know many of us are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety—this is one of the more pronounced findings across the survey waves—and we may be weary of completing another survey, especially as we contemplate the fall semester. I firmly believe that having this information provides us with a much stronger collective voice to advocate on your behalf. I thank you for your assistance. It matters. Survey link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yONjLz6jCCHv1P <https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/39957520/1144401881/84465744/0/100546/?x=e00…> Sincerely yours, Deb Nichols Chair, Purdue University Senate

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Addition Fume Hood Shutdown
by Valley, Jeffrey L 10 Aug '20

10 Aug '20

I'm sending this to all of ChE just so I do not miss anyone, so many of you can disregard this email if you do not work in a research lab on the addition side of the building. On the 1st of every month at midnight the system on the addition side switches motors that exhausts the fume hoods. This past Saturday it did not switch and the system quit working until someone reported it and they reset and put it back into normal operation. In accessing the system this morning, the techs found that there is a faulty relay/switch that needs to be replaced. To replace the part they say they will need to shutdown the whole system and it will be off for approx.. 4 hours for them to replace and test to ensure it is working correctly. I am asking the PI and grad students to determine when this can occur. It has to happen before the end of the month but doing it as soon possible is best and it will be over and done with. Please respond to the FRNY BLDING que so Nick and I can both monitor it. Although it is disrupting to have to shut down for a morning it needs to happen. Sorry and Thanks. Jeff

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Addition Fume Hood Shutdown
by Valley, Jeffrey L 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

BE ADVISED - Just a reminder that Monday morning , 8-10-20 , at 8 am the fume hoods on the addition side of the building will be shutdown for repairs. They have scheduled this shutdown for 3 - 4 hrs but hopefully it will be completed sooner than that. The shutdown is going to effect the addition side only. Please take any necessary precautions as needed. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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Scheduled Maintenance - CHE File Server
by Gonzalez, Joshua 07 Aug '20

07 Aug '20

Dear All, Please be advised that ECN will be upgrading the operating system on the departmental file server, atom.ecn, on Tuesday morning on August 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 a.m. and as such the server will be unavailable during that timeframe. Thank you, Joshua --- [Davidson_H-Full-CMYK_1200px] Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

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