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Graduate Seminar Series- Dr. Jeff Siirola, January 19
by Ewing, Virginia G 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

[https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES Dr. Jeffrey J. Siirola Department of Chemical Engineering Purdue University "The Impact of Shale Gas and Oil on the Chemical Industry" Tuesday, January 19, 2016 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Lower alkanes and aromatics are very useful as both fuels and chemical feedstocks. Occasionally limited supplies have constrained demand but also encouraged investigation of alternative chemistries and feedstocks. New technologies for the production of unconventional gas and oil sources in shale formations has significantly increased availability, altered economics, changed demand, and multiplied the ways traditional and alternative chemistries might be exploited. This presentation will outline how natural gas became useful as a chemical feedstock, how government regulations led to shifts in availability, the development of alternative chemistries and catalysts, and the exploitation of shale resources, all of which are having a significant impact on the chemical industry. Bio: Jeff Siirola retired in 2011 as a Technology Fellow at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport Tennessee where he had been for more than 39 years. He now holds half time positions as Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University and Distinguished Service Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Utah in 1967 and a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970. His areas of interest include chemical process synthesis, computer-aided process engineering, design theory and methodology, process development and technology assessment, resource conservation and recovery, sustainable development and growth, carbon management, and chemical engineering education. Siirola just completed two terms as Secretary of ABET. He is also a trustee and past president of CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering Education), and a member of the American Chemical Society, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, and the American Society for Engineering Education. He has served on numerous National Research Council, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy panels, and on the advisory boards of several journals and chemical engineering departments. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and was the 2005 President of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. 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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Purdue Alert system test - tomorrow
by Nagy, Gabriela 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Purdue University will test its emergency notification system, including sirens, at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 14. The alert system includes campus-wide emailing, text messaging, Twitter, information posted to the Campus Status page, All Hazards Outdoor Siren activation, Alertus beacons installed in large classrooms, desktop popup alerts on most classroom and lab computers, and Boiler TV emergency alert system activation. No action is required, as this is just a test. In case of inclement weather conditions, the siren test will be cancelled. To register your cell phone to receive text messages in case of an emergency, or to update your phone number and text message preferences, please follow the link: http://www.purdue.edu/securepurdue/ and click the "Change my emergency contact number" section at the bottom of the page. Sincerely, Gabriela On behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director 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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Graduate Seminar Series- Dr. Jeff Siirola, January 19
by Ewing, Virginia G 08 Jan '16

08 Jan '16

[https://marketing.purdue.edu/Email/TemplateSets/ChE/Templates/Template04/Im…]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES Dr. Jeffrey J. Siirola Department of Chemical Engineering Purdue University "The Impact of Shale Gas and Oil on the Chemical Industry" Tuesday, January 19, 2016 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: Lower alkanes and aromatics are very useful as both fuels and chemical feedstocks. Occasionally limited supplies have constrained demand but also encouraged investigation of alternative chemistries and feedstocks. New technologies for the production of unconventional gas and oil sources in shale formations has significantly increased availability, altered economics, changed demand, and multiplied the ways traditional and alternative chemistries might be exploited. This presentation will outline how natural gas became useful as a chemical feedstock, how government regulations led to shifts in availability, the development of alternative chemistries and catalysts, and the exploitation of shale resources, all of which are having a significant impact on the chemical industry. Bio: Jeff Siirola retired in 2011 as a Technology Fellow at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport Tennessee where he had been for more than 39 years. He now holds half time positions as Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University and Distinguished Service Professor of Sustainable Energy Systems at Carnegie Mellon University. He received a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Utah in 1967 and a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1970. His areas of interest include chemical process synthesis, computer-aided process engineering, design theory and methodology, process development and technology assessment, resource conservation and recovery, sustainable development and growth, carbon management, and chemical engineering education. Siirola just completed two terms as Secretary of ABET. He is also a trustee and past president of CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering Education), and a member of the American Chemical Society, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, and the American Society for Engineering Education. He has served on numerous National Research Council, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy panels, and on the advisory boards of several journals and chemical engineering departments. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and was the 2005 President of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. 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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Welcome to Brandi Moormann, new CHE Undergrad Academic Advisor
by David Corti 07 Jan '16

07 Jan '16

Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to introduce Brandi Moormann as the new Undergraduate Academic Advisor for the School of Chemical Engineering. With her hiring, we have now filled the approved second UG Advisor position. We are very pleased that she agreed to join us (her first day was this past Monday, Jan. 4), and we are looking forward to the new changes that will be implemented in the UG Office over this calendar year. Along with Karissa (Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies), the UG Office now has two academic advisors to help advise our nearly 600 CHE undergraduates. Brandi joins us from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), where she received a Master of Arts in Student Affairs and was serving as Assistant Advisor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department (one of the largest at UNI). She comes to us highly qualified, and I am sure she will hit the ground running when campus "returns to normal" next week. Please join me in giving her a warm welcome! Best regards, Dave -- David S. Corti Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies University Faculty Scholar School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone: (765) 496-6064 Fax: (765) 494-0805

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David Williams
by Williams, David M. 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Dear All: The announcement below was shared this morning by Cheryl Altinkemer, Associate Vice President for Advancement in the University Development Office. Please know how much I have enjoyed working with you and will continue to enjoy working with you through July 31, 2016. Sincerely, David David M. Williams Senior Director of Development | School of Chemical Engineering University Development Office | Purdue Research Foundation Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room 1060B 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Office: (765) 494-4065 Cell: (765) 427-0527 E-mail: dmwilliams(a)prf.org<mailto:dmwilliams@prf.org> www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE<http://www.engineering.purdue.edu/ChE> [cid:4EB85FD5-0B1D-4D18-B48D-B3F5EA520F5A] The Purdue Research Foundation is an independent organization that acts for the benefit of Purdue University. From: alldev-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu [mailto:alldev-bounces@lists.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Altinkemer, Cheryl L. Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 9:55 AM To: alldev(a)lists.purdue.edu; devrelations(a)lists.purdue.edu; sdod(a)lists.purdue.edu Subject: [Alldev] Congratulations David Williams Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that David Williams will be joining the College of Liberal Arts as Director of Advancement on August 1, 2016. We have agreed to delay his start in order to fulfill a commitment he made to remain with the School of Chemical Engineering through July 31, 2016, when Arvind Varma will step down as Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering. David has been Senior Director of Development for the School of Chemical Engineering since August 2013 when he returned to Purdue after a brief stint as Senior Major Gift Officer for the Riley Children's Foundation in Indianapolis. David first came to Purdue in September 2004 as UDO Communications Coordinator for what was then Purdue Marketing Communications. He then joined the University Development Office as Associate Director of Planned Giving in January 2006 and served the College of Engineering Dean's Office as Director of Development and then Director of Advancement from January 2009 to April 2013. We appreciate David's commitment to ChE and will be slowly transitioning until August 1 with questions about Liberal Arts to be referred to me until that time. Please join me in congratulating David on his new role. Cheryl Cheryl L. Altinkemer Associate Vice President for Advancement Purdue Research Foundation|Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center| Shau Wai Lam Office|403 West Wood Street| West Lafayette, IN 47907| 765.494.8218|765.427.4175 cell|800.677.8780 Lacretia Rothenberger, Executive Assistant 765-494.6615 larothenberger(a)prf.org<mailto:larothenberger@prf.org> [PRF LOGO]

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FW: Call for nominations; Leadership In Action Award
by Farmus, Cristina D 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Happy New Year Everyone! I'd like to nominate someone from our school in each category. Please send me your suggestions before the end of the week and I will coordinate the nomination package. Regards, Cristina From: Butler Center Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 10:55 AM To: Butler Center Subject: Call for nominations; Leadership In Action Award Importance: High [cid:image001.jpg@01D147A7.77FC29A0]

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Seminar schedule Spring 2016
by Ewing, Virginia G 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Please find attached the Grad Seminar Schedule for Spring semester 2016. I will send an update when the last two titles are received. Virginia Virginia Ewing 480 Stadium Mall Drive School of Chemical Engineering/FRNY Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone 765-494-4365 Email: vewing(a)purdue.edu<mailto:vewing@purdue.edu>

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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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