Hi All! ​ GWG is excited to announce we will be hosting our third virtual seminar of the summer on July 2nd at 12 PM! Our speaker, ChE alumnae Dr. Melissa L. Sweat, will be discussing her experience as Research Chemical Engineer with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Pre-packaged snacks and drinks will be provided beforehand for those joining to enjoy during the seminar from their respective workspaces! We will send out the RSVP link soon. Dr. Melissa L. Sweat Bio: Dr. Melissa L. Sweat is a Research Chemical Engineer with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Currently, she is matrixed to the Decontamination Sciences Branch at the United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (CCDC CBC). Most recently, her work has focused on understanding the contact transfer of liquid and solid chemical agents, as well as an investigation into the chemical penetration of hazardous materials into paint coatings. Before joining the research efforts at CCDC CBC, Dr. Sweat spent time in industry as a product specialist focusing on particle and materials characterization with Anton Paar USA. Dr. Sweat also completed an ORISE Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Transportation Security Laboratory, specializing in particle characterization and adhesion, as well as explosives residues evaluations for airport security applications. Prior to her postdoctoral work, she earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2010, and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Purdue University in 2015. Her doctoral work focused on the mechanical behavior of C-4, with emphasis on the particulate and polymeric behaviors. [cid:image001.png@01D76CEF.D68FC990] To access this seminar please use the following Zoom info: Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/my/arunimasaxena Meeting ID: 481 903 6047 One tap mobile +13017158592,,4819036047# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,4819036047# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 481 903 6047 Find your local number: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/u/aojVMYcYv Best, Arunima, Cara, and Akriti GWG Ambassadors Sincerely, Arunima Saxena PhD Candidate Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University