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Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices
by Nagy, Gabriela 20 Jan '22

20 Jan '22

Hello Everyone, Our School is scheduled to have the Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) review during the month of March 2022. Part of this process is the completion of the safety self-audit of all ChE laboratories AND offices. The self-audit of offices is only needed for those offices that are physically used at this time; if you are working remotely you don't need to come to campus to complete the safety self-audit of your office. The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety) under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading (Integrated Safety Plan Self-Audit Checklist<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/documents/forms/ispcheck.pdf>) , or on REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/isp/index.html . Please only use these forms, as they are the most up-to-date forms that are now used at University level. I also attach the most updated form, for your convenience. One form needs to be completed for EACH lab/storage area/machine shop. However, multiple offices can be included on the same form. 1. The first eight sections have universal questions that apply to every area. For self-audits of office space, only section 1-8 have to be completed. I attach the Hazard Assessment Certification for FRNY offices for your information; please answer "yes" to questions 8.1 - 8.4 for offices. 2. Sections 9 to 29 have questions related to specialized operations; research laboratories and shops should address all sections (section 1 through 29). 3. All self-audit checklists must be signed by PI/supervisor, not necessarily by the person completing the self-audit. 4. Electronic signatures are accepted on ISP self-audit forms. In addition to completing the self-audit for your labs/shop, please review and update the door posting, hazard assessment (should be placed inside the lab, near the entrance), chemical inventory (Form HCP4), and lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan (at a minimum, the first page needs to be signed by the PI of the lab and dated within the last 6 months). They should be all accurate and dated within the last six months. If your group is keeping SDSs saved electronically, please make sure you follow the recommendations issued by the safety committee, that are listed HERE<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety/documents/Guidelines%20fo…>. In February, the ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of all laboratories and offices and will send the inspection reports to the faculty responsible for those areas. Deficiencies identified in your audits and during the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed before the recertification meeting with REM. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/aboutus/safety) is available to help you. Please return completed self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy via email (nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>) by the end of day on Monday, February 14, 2022. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director 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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Supporting Women in Engineering Response
by Julie C. Liu 17 Jan '22

17 Jan '22

Dear Colleagues, Members of the CHE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee wanted to bring to your attention a response written by women faculty in engineering in response to Purdue President Mitch Daniels' open letter section titled "Where are all the men?" We encourage you to read, reflect, and consider joining the >1000 allies who have signed the letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQKMWZp7moeuz5n-mVCC5PMb-4vSuV6… The link to sign is at the top of the form. -- 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

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Charlie Lin
by Johnson, Beverly J 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

This email is to announce that Charlie Lin, will be defending his thesis Numerical simulations of giant vesicles in more complex Stokes flows and discretization considerations of the boundary element method, January 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM livestreamed by Zoom. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Vivek Narsimhan. The Zoom information is below, the abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91213266830?pwd=WDhuRWhDcXQ2QTVweUpKZ1ZqKzlZdz… Meeting ID: 912 1326 6830 Passcode: 962877 One tap mobile +13126266799,,91213266830#,,,,*962877# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,91213266830#,,,,*962877# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 912 1326 6830 Passcode: 962877 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/aeANp2wJ8V Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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End of year reminders
by Nagy, Gabriela 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

Hello everyone, As we are getting ready for the winter recess and the University is closing operations from December 23 at 5 pm until 8 am on January 3, 2022, I wanted to send a few timely reminders: 1. If your lab is also closing operations for winter recess, please double check your work area before leaving for the break and leave instruments, experimental setups, reactors, etc. in sleep mode (or unplug them), turn off gases, etc. 2. Keep fume hoods with the sash lowered 3. Do not leave water running 4. Switch off lights, and make sure lab doors are locked before leaving. Each lab should have a "Shutdown SOP" that spells out the steps to follow for safely closing down the lab when this is not used for longer time; please use your own lab's Shutdown SOP as you prepare to close the lab for winter recess. If you are around during the winter recess doing research in the lab, please remember the following: 1. No one should work alone in the lab - always have someone around who can assist you in case of emergency. 2. Wear your PPE at all times (according to what was determined during your PPE training)! The minimum required PPE to work in the lab is: * Lab coat * Closed toe shoes * Long pants or equivalent * Safety glasses/safety goggles/splash goggles - depending on the work performed. Prescription glasses are NOT accepted as PPE. * Chemical resistant safety gloves if you work with hazardous chemicals * Face mask (during Covid-19 pandemic) 3. In case of emergency, call 911 and also get in touch with your PI/supervisor. Please let me know if you have any questions. Wishing everyone Happy Holidays, and stay safe! Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director 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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Thesis Defense Announcement for Richard Caulkins
by Johnson, Beverly J 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

This email is to announce that Richard Caulkins, will be defending his thesis Catalysis of Carbon-Carbon Coupling Reactions for the Formation of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels from Biomass and Shale Gas Resources, November 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM in HAMP 2102 and livestreamed by WebEx. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Fabio Ribeiro. The WebEx information is below, the abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Robin M Waling is inviting you to a scheduled Webex meeting. You're a cohost for this Webex meeting. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 10:00 AM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 3 hrs Start meeting<https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=m81d8ab2e91af68dd05967c3c381c36c9> More ways to join: Join from the meeting link https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=m81d8ab2e91af68dd05967c3c381c36c9 Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 2620 973 8616 Meeting password: boilerup Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only) +1-855-282-6330,,26209738616##<tel:%2B1-855-282-6330,,*01*26209738616%23%23*01*> US TOLL FREE +1-415-655-0003,,26209738616##<tel:%2B1-415-655-0003,,*01*26209738616%23%23*01*> US TOLL Join by phone +1-855-282-6330 US TOLL FREE +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Toll-free calling restrictions<https://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf> Join from a video system or application Dial 26209738616(a)purdue.webex.com<%20sip:26209738616@purdue.webex.com> You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. If you are a host, click here<https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=me5dc5b5aedb07919ac6ab7095fd77e14> to view host information. Need help? Go to https://help.webex.com Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Early Dismissal Approved
by Gonzalez, Joshua 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Dear All, The school has approved the ability for an early start to the university holidays, allowing supervisors to approve staff to leave at 3pm on Wednesday, Nov. 24. To participate, and in accordance with HR policies, staff will need to either flex or use paid leave to cover the time. As well as any time before that if the desire is to leave earlier. The main office will be closed early tomorrow in line with this. I hope everyone enjoys the break and comes back recharged for the remainder of the year. Stay safe and enjoy a much-deserved break. Sincerely, Joshua Gonzalez Operations Coordinator Purdue University | Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Phone: (765) 494-4365 | Fax: (765) 494-0805

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Akancha Pandey
by Johnson, Beverly J 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

This email is to announce that Akancha Pandey, will be defending her thesis Towards personalizing hydroxyurea treatment of sickle cell disease, Monday, November 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM livestreamed by Zoom. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Doraiswami Ramkrishna. The Zoom information is below, the abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95148656203?pwd=a0xKYjB1ZDJZZjR2d0VOcFMvVWpGZz… Meeting ID: 951 4865 6203 Passcode: 186523 One tap mobile +16465588656,,95148656203#,,,,*186523# US (New York) +13017158592,,95148656203#,,,,*186523# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 951 4865 6203 Passcode: 186523 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/adcHhhqo7i Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Thesis Defense Announcement for Ayse Eren
by Johnson, Beverly J 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

This email is to announce that Ayse Eren, will be defending her thesis MODEL-BASED DESIGN OF PHARMACEUTICAL CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESSES, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM in FRNY 1142 and livestreamed by WebEx. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Zoltan Nagy. The Webex information is below, the abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Meeting link: https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=mf45f2abb91ae51adae34af74f639a04f Meeting number: 2623 612 7479 Password: boilerup Host key: 485891 Join by video system Dial 26236127479(a)purdue.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-855-282-6330 US TOLL FREE +1-415-655-0003 US TOLL Access code: 2623 612 7479 Toll-free calling restrictions<https://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf> Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2037D Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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Reminder: ChESS Seminar on laboratory materials safety - Today at 3:30 PM
by Nagy, Gabriela 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

This message is sent on behalf of David Dean, GSO Safety Chair This is a gentle reminder about the upcoming ChESS Seminar with Dr. Robin Ridgway from Purdue University REM who will present on laboratory materials safety, with emphasis on hazardous materials storage and disposal. The seminar is scheduled for TODAY at 3:30 PM in FRNY G140. Please see the attached flier for further information. Individually-wrapped snacks will be provided courtesy of the ChE Graduate Student Organization (GSO). We look forward to seeing you all soon! Regards, David Dean (Ph.D. Student | GSO Safety Chair (P) 331.330.5773 | (E) dean49(a)purdue.edu From: Nagy, Gabriela Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 2:50 PM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: Ridgway, Robin M <rmridgway(a)purdue.edu>; Nagy, Gabriela <nagyg(a)purdue.edu>; Dean, David P <dean49(a)purdue.edu> Subject: ChESS Seminar on laboratory materials safety - Monday - November 15 Importance: High This message is sent on behalf of David Dean, GSO Safety Chair Hello all, Chemical Engineers for Safety Seminars has invited Dr. Robin Ridgway from Purdue University REM to speak about laboratory materials safety, particularly hazardous materials storage and disposal, on Monday, November 15th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in FRNY G140. Individually-wrapped snacks will be provided courtesy of the ChE Graduate Student Organization (GSO). Please see the attached flier for further information. We look forward to seeing you all there! Regards, David Dean (Ph.D. Student | GSO Safety Chair (P) 331.330.5773 | (E) dean49(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dean49@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D7D576.EE3532C0] __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director 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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ChESS Seminar on laboratory materials safety - Monday - November 15
by Nagy, Gabriela 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

This message is sent on behalf of David Dean, GSO Safety Chair Hello all, Chemical Engineers for Safety Seminars has invited Dr. Robin Ridgway from Purdue University REM to speak about laboratory materials safety, particularly hazardous materials storage and disposal, on Monday, November 15th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in FRNY G140. Individually-wrapped snacks will be provided courtesy of the ChE Graduate Student Organization (GSO). Please see the attached flier for further information. We look forward to seeing you all there! Regards, David Dean (Ph.D. Student | GSO Safety Chair (P) 331.330.5773 | (E) dean49(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dean49@purdue.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D7D576.EE3532C0] __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director 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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