Dear Colleagues, A reminder about Dr. Kristi Anseth's remarks at 3:30 pm in FRNY B124 today, followed by a reception in her honor at 4:15 pm in the Henson Atrium. Following the reception, she will meet with the Future Faculty group in FRNY B124. Dr. Anseth is among most distinguished chemical engineers today. She has received numerous recognitions for her research and teaching, including membership in both the NAE and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies by the age of 40 years - the youngest person to be elected to both academies. She is also a member of our School's Academic Advisory Board. To welcome her back warmly to our School as she receives two Purdue honors today (DEA - Distinguished Engineering Alumni award, and OChE - Outstanding Chemical Engineer award), I request your attendance at her 3:30 pm remarks and the 4:15 pm reception. Best, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: Klassen, Diane M Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:36 PM To: 'chme@ecn.purdue.edu' Cc: Varma, Arvind; Green, Brandy J; Klassen, Diane M Subject: RE: 2012 DEA Reception Invitation- Reminder Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award The School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce DEA Recipient- Dr. Kristi Anseth, BSChE '92 Tisone Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, University of Colorado Reception: Friday, February 24, 2012- 4:15pm Henson Atrium You are invited to the reception for the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award on Friday, February 24th at 4:15 pm in the Forney Hall, Henson Atrium. Dr. Anseth will speak prior to the reception at 3:30 in Forney B124 Information on Dr. Anseth is attached.