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Directions to Dr. Albright's Memorial Service
by Heide, Karen Kay 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Good Morning, Attached are directions to Dr. Albright's Memorial Service on Sunday, February 20 at 2 PM. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering FRNY 1060 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 Phone: 765-494-4050 Fax: 765-494-0805

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FW: Prof. Lyle Albright
by Varma, Arvind 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

Dear Colleagues, Pl read the obituary of Prof. Lyle Albright in today's Journal & Courier: http://www.jconline.com/article/20110216/OBITS/102160308/1114/Lyle-F.-Albri… Pl note that a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday (Feb 20) at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, West Lafayette. Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: che-faculty-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Varma, Arvind Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 10:04 AM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Subject: [Che-faculty-list] FW: Prof. Lyle Albright Dear Colleagues, I met Diane, Lyle's younger daughter, on December 30 - she stopped by Forney Hall to collect some pictures and other personal items. I understand the plan is that he will be cremated soon (according to his wishes), and the family will hold a memorial service mid to late January. She will inform me about the latter and I will let you know. Arvind From: che-faculty-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-faculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Varma, Arvind Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 1:10 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Cc: Kokini, Klod; Jamieson, Leah H. Subject: [Che-faculty-list] Prof. Lyle Albright Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform that Prof. Lyle Albright (born May 3, 1921) passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec 27 at his apartment in the Westminster Health Care facility. He receive all his degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan: BS (1943), MS (1944), PhD (1950). Following a few years on the ChE faculty at the University of Oklahoma (1951-55), he joined our School in Fall 1955 as Associate Professor, was promoted to Professor rank in 1958, and reached Emeritus status in May 1991. He remained active in retirement, came to School daily, and regularly published articles in archival journals - in fact, he has one article currently in press. His scholarly contributions include some 231 articles in archival journals and several books, including "Albright's Chemical Engineering Handbook," published by Taylor and Frances in 2009. During his career, Lyle received a number of recognitions, including our School's Shreve Prize three times, the College's Potter Award in 1988, and AIChE's Van Antwerpen Award in 2003. The funeral arrangements are pending. Lyle is survived by two daughters and their families. Any messages to his family can be sent to: The family of Prof. Lyle Albright P.O. Box 2257 West Lafayette, IN 47996 (Pl note special zip code) He will be sorely missed by countless admiring students, staff, and faculty colleagues. Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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School of Chemical Engineering - Centennial Seminar - Dr. Surya Mallapragada, Iowa State University
by Luedtke, Deborah P 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Dr. Surya Mallapragada Chair, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Stanley Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering Iowa State University "Bioinspired Materials" February 17, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: In this highly interdisciplinary and collaborative effort, we are designing hierarchically self-assembling templates and using bioinspired methods for room temperature synthesis of several energy-relevant hybrid materials with hierarchical order. We have designed and synthesized novel ionic block copolymers, block copolypeptides, as well as protein polymers that exhibit hierarchical self-assembly from nanoscale micelles to macroscale gels and solids, and serve as templates for biomineralization. Mineralization proteins and peptides, covalently or non-covalently attached to the organic templates, were used to control the growth and placement of inorganic nanocrystals such as magnetite, cobalt ferrite. Mn-doped magnetite, hydroxyapatite and zirconia in the gels. We are using a combination of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scattering, and electron microscopy techniques to investigate the nanostructure and composition, and other characterization techniques to investigate the magneto-mechanical properties of these hybrid materials. These NMR techniques were used to prove the formation of nanocomposites, and also provide compositional information about the nanoscale inorganic layer at the organic-inorganic interface, which is very difficult to obtain using other established techniques. In addition, small angle X-ray and neutron scattering studies of these hybrid nanocomposites at Argonne indicated that the structure of the organic templates was preserved even in the presence of the inorganic nanoparticles and did not significantly alter the self-assembly process of the underlying template. The magnetic nanocrystals synthesized in the presence of the mineralization proteins exhibited distinct magnetic properties. We are developing and implementing molecular simulations using high performance computational approaches as a powerful tool to understand the underlying principles of self-assembly of complex structures, phase transformation between competing phases, as well as the response of a self assembled system to external stimuli. Bio: Surya Mallapragada is currently Department Chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Stanley Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering at Iowa State University. She received her chemical engineering education from IIT Bombay (B.Tech, 1993) and Purdue University (Ph.D., 1996). She has courtesy appointments in the Materials Science and Engineering and Neuroscience departments at ISU. She is also a Senior Scientist and has served as Program Director of Materials Chemistry and Biomolecular Materials at Ames Laboratory, a USDOE laboratory. Her research interests are in the area of polymeric biomaterials, specifically in drug/gene delivery and tissue engineering, and in the area of bioinspired materials. Her work has been recognized by several awards including a NSF Career award, a 3M Non-tenured faculty award, ISU Foundation Early as well as Mid-Career Excellence in Research awards, and a Big 12 Rising Star Award. She was named one of the top 100 young innovators by MIT's Technology Review magazine and is a Fellow of two societies - AIMBE and AAAS. She was a member of the Defense Sciences Study Group and of the NIH Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Study Section. Debbie Luedtke Deborah P. Luedtke, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall, Room 1144 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel: 765-494-4365 / Fax: 765-494-0805 Email: dpmcdani(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dpmcdani@purdue.edu>

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Egypt Travel
by Madrid, Mary Anne 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

FYI for everyone regarding travel to Egypt. Thank you, MaryAnne Madrid Business Manager Chemical Engineering ph: 765-494-4071 fx: 765-494-4073 From: ba-l-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu [mailto:ba-l-bounces@lists.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Anderson, Lucia M. Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 5:11 PM To: 'ba-l(a)lists.purdue.edu' Subject: (2) Egypt Travel Please note letter regarding travel to Egypt. This message regarding Egypt travel is being sent on behalf of Al Diaz, Executive Vice President for Business, Finance, and Treasurer, and Tim Sands, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Please direct questions or comments to Mike Brzezinski 45770. The PDF document may be found here: http://www.purdue.edu/apps/elist39/download.cfm?filename=EgyptTravel.pdf

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FW: ALERT: As snow melts, watch for falling ice, slick walkways, barricades
by Valley, Jeffrey L 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

FYI............................ From: Purduenews(a)purdue.edu [mailto:Purduenews@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 12:16 PM Subject: ALERT: As snow melts, watch for falling ice, slick walkways, barricades [cid:~WRD000.jpg] ALERT: As snow melts, watch for falling ice, slick walkways, barricades February 11, 2011 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Warmer temperatures have created a new hazard - ice falling from roofs or melting and then freezing on walkways. Ice accumulations are threatening to fall from several Purdue campus buildings, including Beering and Heavilon halls, Mackey Arena, Stewart Center, Mollenkopf Athletic Center, the Armory, and the Turf Recreation Exercise Center. "We have been installing signage and barricades, but pedestrians too often ignore them," said John Cox, Purdue police chief. "This is a significant concern in certain areas, and we don't want anyone to be hurt." Purdue firefighters and buildings and grounds workers are expected to try to knock the ice off Beering on Friday (Feb. 11), which will impact foot and vehicle traffic on University Street. The university also has asked CityBus to move its stop from the area on the west side of Beering to an area north of the Armory. Just as significant a problem is the ice that will form on walkways because of the thawing and freezing, Cox said. "Our grounds workers will try to stay ahead of the problem, but everyone needs to be alert for icy areas," he said. Any other potential hazards can be reported to 765-494-3087 or to police at 765-494-8221. Writer: Jeanne Norberg, 765-494-2084, jnorberg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jnorberg@purdue.edu> Source: John Cox, 765-494-8221, jkcox(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jkcox@purdue.edu> Related website: Weather information for Purdue: http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/health_safety/weather.html

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FW: Asylum (Bio-AFM)-workshop--Next week--FEB-17--Space is limited please sign up ASAP
by Murray, Chris L 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

From: Ludwig, Luanne M Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:03 AM To: Peer, Rebecca J.; Spitznagle, Sandra S.; Patterson, Diane J.; Trimble, Kristi L.; Mow, Pamela S.; Layden, Paula J; Gauger, Steve A.; Flynn, Colleen K; Mann, Marlene J; Gelfand, Johanna K; Murray, Chris L; Butz, Rita E; Dilts, Mary P.; White, Karen R; Hanks, Judith R.; Reece, Kellie A; Salyer, Amy E; Longoria-Littleton, Maria; Wilkinson, Donna D.; Gorman, William J; Gillespie, Dee Anne D; Wood, Sue; Troyer, A Marleen; Overbeck, Terrianne; Field, Wendy L Subject: Asylum (Bio-AFM)-workshop--Next week--FEB-17--Space is limited please sign up ASAP All, please forward to your departments and post. Thank you! Atomic Force Microscopy Workshop Feb. 17, 2011Life Science Applications and Electrical Characterization of Materials The Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University will be hosting an Asylum Research Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Workshop on February 17, 2011. The workshop will include lectures and equipment/imaging demonstrations for both life science applications and electrical characterization of materials. The AFM Workshop is open to current AFM researchers looking to learn more about AFM techniques and who want to "ask the experts", as well as those new to AFM that want to learn how AFM can be used in their own research. A small registration fee of $30 will be charged to cover lunch and coffee breaks. Additional information and registration for the workshop can be found at http://www.conf.purdue.edu/atomic. See attached flyer/agenda.

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FW: Nitrogen tank removal from EE - avoid area Feb. 9
by Valley, Jeffrey L 04 Feb '11

04 Feb '11

FYI................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 2:00 PM Subject: Nitrogen tank removal from EE - avoid area Feb. 9 Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute as appropriate.] FR: Physical Facilities DA: Friday, February 04, 2011 RE: Nitrogen tank removal from EE - avoid area Feb. 9 On Wednesday, February 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a nitrogen tank will be removed by crane from the Electrical Engineering building (EE). Some traffic congestion will take place near the EE dock and service entrance. Please avoid this area if possible.

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Congratulations to Profs Jim Caruthers and Venkat Venkatasubramanian!
by Varma, Arvind 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to inform that at their meeting this afternoon, the Board of Trustees ratified the appointments of Drs. Jim Caruthers and Venkat Venkatasubramanian as Reilly Professors of Chemical Engineering. Dr. Caruthers joined the Purdue faculty in 1977 and has made outstanding contributions in research, teaching and service. His areas of research are polymer rheology; polymerization reaction, cure and degradation kinetics; development of cyber-infrastructure to support chemical and materials science; and electric vehicle technology with a specific focus on battery technology. He has authored 82 archival journal publications, 32 refereed conference proceedings and is the co-Editor of one book. He has graduated 32 PhD degree recipients and is currently chairing or co-chairing 6 PhD committees. In external recognition, Dr. Caruthers received ASEE's Curtiss McGraw Research Award (1990), and serves on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Time Dependent Materials and Rubber Chemistry and Technology; internally, he received a CoE Team Excellence Award (2007). He has provided exceptional service to the School in a variety of ways, including serving as chair of the Forney Hall addition construction and current renovation; he previously served as the School's Director of Graduate Studies for many years. Dr. Venkatasubramanian joined the Purdue faculty in 1988 and has made outstanding contributions in research, teaching and service. His areas of research are process fault diagnosis and abnormal events management, pharmaceutical informatics, molecular products design and complex adaptive systems. He has published 94 archival journal publications, 97 refereed conference proceedings and 8 book chapters. He is the co-editor of two books, and has graduated 32 PhD degree recipients. In external recognition, among others, he received the Computing in Chemical Engineering Award (AIChE, 2009). Internally, he has been recognized as University Faculty Scholar (1998), the Shreve Award for Outstanding Teaching in ChE (1993, 2004, 2006) and the Teaching for Tomorrow Award (2004). He was elected Fellow of Purdue's Teaching Academy (2007) and has been co-recipient of two CoE Team Excellence Awards (2007, 2010). He has served the profession as President of the non-profit CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) Corp, and is currently an Editor of Computers & Chemical Engineering journal. He is currently Chair of our School's Graduate Committee. The procedure for selection of the Reilly Professors was as follows. Last Fall, all Professors in our School were requested to submit CVs for consideration and several did. Following University guidelines, a School level committee was established to consider candidates - it included all the School's Distinguished and Named professors. The committee voted unanimously to award the Reilly Professorships to Drs Caruthers and Venkatasubramanian. All candidates were informed of the selection soon after the committee's decision. Pl join me in congratulating Drs Caruthers and Venkatasubramanian for their most well-deserved recognition! Best, Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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FW: Pedestrians and drivers urged to use caution on snow-covered and icy sidewalks/roads, falling snow from rooftops
by Valley, Jeffrey L 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

FYI.................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 1:42 PM Subject: Pedestrians and drivers urged to use caution on snow-covered and icy sidewalks/roads, falling snow from rooftops Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Purdue Grounds Department DA: Thursday, February 03, 2011 RE: Pedestrians and drivers urged to use caution on snow-covered and icy sidewalks/roads, falling snow from rooftops Grounds Department personnel are working to address snow-covered and icy roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks on campus. Warming air and surface temperatures are contributing to falling sheets of snow from building rooftops. The Grounds Department asks that everyone use caution while driving and walking. Everyone is encouraged to identify and report particularly hazardous conditions around their respective facilities. Please call the Grounds Department at 43087 to report areas needing attention. Thank you for your patience as we work to address the conditions on campus.

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Pay practices during snow recess
by Madrid, Mary Anne 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Purdue Today Reminder: Pay practices during snow recess February 3, 2011 During periods of adverse weather, the normal operations of the University may be modified or curtailed. Under severe conditions, either a snow recess or a severe weather emergency may be declared for the West Lafayette campus, and special policies and procedures dealing with parking, pay, and/or attendance will become effective. The University declared Tuesday (Feb. 1) and Wednesday (Feb. 2) as snow recess days. Therefore, the following pay practices apply: * Regular clerical/service and operations/technical assistants who do not report to work during a snow recess will receive regular pay for all normally scheduled hours not worked due to the snow recess. Time will be recorded as "Other Leave (With Pay)" on the Attendance Record (Business Office Form No. 1423). * Employees required to work will be paid at the regular rate plus time-and-one-half for all hours worked during the snow recess. This time will be recorded as "Worked-Regular" and "Overtime" on the Attendance Record. * Exempt, administrative/professional staff members will receive regular pay during the snow recess. These policies and procedures are detailed in Executive Memorandum No. C-35, titled "Policy Relating to Adverse Weather Conditions - West Lafayette Campus," dated Dec. 12, 1994. Address any questions regarding snow recess pay practices to Pam Nesbitt at 49-41185. MaryAnne Madrid Business Manager Chemical Engineering ph: 765-494-4071 fx: 765-494-4073

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