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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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Seminar-CANCELLED
by Johnson, Beverly J 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Good morning, The seminar for today has been cancelled due to weather conditions. Since we have donuts, we will be distributing them throughout the building in lounges, study areas, and break rooms. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a great day! Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 1051 Purdue University 765-494-4057

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CANCELLED!!!!! Graduate Seminar Announcement ~ Dr. Andrew L. Zydney ~ December 8, 2015
by Guerrero, Betty Lou 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

PLEASE NOTE: THE GRADUATE SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS! THANK YOU. From: Guerrero, Betty Lou Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 1:01 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: Graduate Seminar Announcement ~ Dr. Andrew L. Zydney ~ December 8, 2015 [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. Andrew L. Zydney Department of Chemical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University "Purification of DNA for Gene Therapy and Vaccines - New Opportunities for Membrane Technology" Tuesday, December 8, 2015 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. FRNY G140 Reception at 2:30 p.m. in Henson Atrium Abstract: There is growing interest in using DNA for gene therapy and DNA-based vaccines. Existing methods for DNA purification are inadequate for large-scale commercial production. This talk examines the possibility of using membrane ultrafiltration for the purification of supercoiled plasmid DNA. DNA transmission during ultrafiltration is a strong function of filtrate flux due to flow-induced elongation of the plasmid associated with the converging flow into the membrane pores. Transmission of the open circular DNA was significantly less than that of the supercoiled plasmid, while transmission of the linear DNA was considerably enhanced due to differences in conformational flexibility. New opportunities for enhancing DNA purification were identified using membranes with controlled pore morphology. The results clearly demonstrate the potential of using membrane systems for commercial-scale purification of DNA. Bio: Dr. Andrew L. Zydney is currently Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, having served as Head of that Department from 2004-2014. Professor Zydney received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from M.I.T. in 1985, and he was a faculty member in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Delaware from 1985 - 2001. Professor Zydney's research is focused on membrane science and technology, with a particular emphasis on bioseparations and the purification of high value biological products. He has published more than 170 articles on these topics, including invited contributions to the Encyclopedia of Bioprocess Technology and the Handbook of Biomedical Engineering. Professor Zydney is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Membrane Science, and he serves on the Editorial Boards for Separation and Purification Reviews, Separation Science and Technology, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, and Biotechnology and Bioengineering. He served as President of the North American Membrane Society in 2002 - 2003, and was a member of the Board of Directors for 9 years. He was elected a fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers in 1998 and of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in 2011. Dr. Zydney has received Excellence in Teaching Awards from the University of Delaware and the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, and he is a past recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award and the Outstanding Young Faculty Award from the American Society of Engineering Education. 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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College Staff Awards
by Farmus, Cristina D 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

[Inline image 2] The COE staff awards banquet on Friday evening was a wonderful event. Our School had the largest participation as you can see from the picture above. Sandy Hendryx and Karissa Raderstorf swept the Customer Service awards. Melissa La Guire was recognized for Clerical Customer Service and Chris Murray for Professional Achievement. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who attended! Cristina

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WADE power plant
by Jackson, Christa N 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Hello All, WADE power plant is having difficulties, they do not have any steam. The building may get a little colder. They are working on the problem to get it fixed. 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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