October 2011 - Che-student-staff-list

Information session about health insurance
by Farmus, Cristina D 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Good afternoon, The online enrollment for 2012 benefits is now open, with a deadline of November 24 to select the new choices. I invite you to participate in an information session on November 9, 2011, from 3.30 to 4.30 pm in FRNY 3059. A human resources representative will give a presentation on the changes and answer all your questions. Regards, Cristina

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FW: Campus Sirens Replaced, to be Tested Friday
by Valley, Jeffrey L 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

FYI............. From: May, Rebecca L [mailto:rlterry@purdue.edu] Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: Campus Sirens Replaced, to be Tested Friday Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies (Please distribute) FR: Campus Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office DA: Monday, October 31, 2011 RE: Campus Sirens Replaced, to be Tested Friday Purdue University has replaced all of its all-hazards outdoor warning sirens and added two new ones on campus. A test of the system will be conducted between 1-4 p.m. Friday (Nov. 4). The university has sirens at Earhart Hall, Hawkins Hall, the Heine Pharmacy Building, Purdue Village, Hilltop Apartments, the Grand Prix race track and the Physical Facilities Service Building. Friday's test is to ensure the sirens are operable and will include an activation of sirens that could last up to 30 seconds and may be noticeable on campus. However, the potential for a full, three-minute siren activation is possible. Siren system checkout and verification may require multiple tests during the time frame. If there is inclement weather, the test will be cancelled. Please disregard any siren activation during this time period; no action is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 4-0446.

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Reminder: Trick-or-Treat for Charity
by Nathan Carter 30 Oct '11

30 Oct '11

Hello everyone, This is a reminder about the GSO Outreach event that will take place tomorrow night - Trick-or-Treat for Charity. Again, this event is a great way to have a good time and give back to the greater Lafayette community. If you're interested in participating, please send me an email. I hope to see many of you tomorrow night! Thanks, Nathan Carter -- Graduate Research Assistant School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Cell: 314-482-5519 Email: carter50(a)purdue.edu

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Get Well Card
by Heide, Karen Kay 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

FYI -- Michael Emberton, one of our Forney Hall custodians, suffered a heart attack last weekend. He had surgery yesterday & is in Intensive Care for the next few days. I will be mailing the card to the hospital tonight. We will be sending flowers to his home after he is released from the hospital. If you are interested, please stop by to sign the card and make a donation for flowers at the main desk. Karen Mrs. Karen Heide, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette IN 47907-2100 765-494-4050 765-494-0805 (Fax)

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FW: BME Seminar Announcement: November 2, 9:30am, MJIS 1001 (teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI)
by Bowman, Debra J 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

Dear All, See email below about upcoming BME Seminar on November 2, 2011 if interested in attending. Thank you, Deb _____________________________________________ From: May, Sandra M Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 1:58 PM To: Bowman, Debra J Subject: BME Seminar Announcement: November 2, 9:30am, MJIS 1001 (teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI) Hi Deb, Professor Gudrun Schmidt in BME has asked if the seminar announcement below could be distributed to ChE faculty and students. Thank you. Sandy Sandra M. May Graduate Program Assistant Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Office Room 1021D 206 S. Martin Jischke Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2032 765-494-7054 (phone) 765-494-1193 (fax) BME Seminar Series Wednesday, November 2, 2011 9:30-10:20am MJIS 1001 The seminar will be teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI. Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Purdue University Engineering Approaches for Functional Nerve Regeneration Christine E. Schmidt Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Texas Materials Institute The University of Texas at Austin Damage to spinal cord and peripheral nerve tissue can have a devastating impact on the quality of life for individuals suffering from nerve injuries. Our research is focused on analyzing and designing biomaterials that can interface with neurons and specifically stimulate and guide nerves to regenerate. These biomaterials might be required for facial and hand reconstruction or in trauma cases, and potentially could be used to aid the regeneration of damaged spinal cord. New technologies to aid nerve regeneration will ultimately require that biomaterials be designed both to physically support tissue growth as well as to elicit desired receptor-specific responses from particular cell types. One way of achieving such interactive biomaterials is with the use of natural-based biomaterials that interact favorable with the body. In particular, our research has focused on developing advanced hyaluronan-based scaffolds that can be used for peripheral and spinal nerve regeneration applications. Hyaluronic acid (HA; also known as hyaluronan) is a non-sulfated, high molecular weight, glycosaminoglycan found in all mammals and is a major component of the extracellular matrix in the nervous system. HA has been shown to play a significant role during embryonic development, extracellular matrix homeostasis, and, most importantly for our purposes, in wound healing and tissue regeneration. HA is a versatile biomaterial that has been used in a number of applications including tissue engineering scaffolds, clinical therapies, and drug delivery devices. Our group has devised novel techniques to process this sugar material into forms that can be used in therapeutic applications. For example, we are using advanced laser-based processes to create "lines" of specific proteins within the hyaluronan materials to provide physical and chemical guidance features for the individual re-growing axons. We have found that these materials facilitate neuron interactions and are thus highly promising for regenerating peripheral and spinal nerves in vivo. In a parallel approach to foster nerve regeneration, our group has developed natural tissue scaffolds termed "acellular tissue grafts" created by chemical processing of normal intact nerve tissue. These grafts are created from natural biological tissue -- human cadaver nerves -- and are chemically processed so that they do not cause an immune response and are therefore not rejected in patients. These grafts have been optimized to maintain the natural intricate architecture of the nerve pathways, and thus, they are ideal for promoting the re-growth of damaged axons across lesions. These engineered, biological nerve grafts are currently used in the clinic for peripheral nerve injuries and are being explored for spinal cord regeneration. ***Coffee and juice will be provided at West Lafayette*** Christine E. Schmidt is the B.F. Goodrich Endowed Professor of Materials Engineering in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Schmidt received her B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1995. She conducted postdoctoral research at MIT as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, joining the UT Austin faculty in 1996. Dr. Schmidt is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and a Fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and serves on the Editorial Boards for Acta Biomaterialia, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, International Journal of Nanomedicine, and the Nanomedicine. She has received numerous research, teaching, and advising awards, including the American Competitiveness and Innovation (ACI) Fellowship from NSF's Division of Materials Research, the Chairmen's Distinguished Life Sciences Award by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, and a Whitaker Young Investigator Award. Dr. Schmidt's research is focused on developing new biomaterials and biomaterial composites (e.g., electronic polymer composites, natural material scaffolds and processed tissues) that can be used to physically guide and stimulate regenerating nerves. In addition, her group is investigating neuron-electronic interfacing using electrically conducting polymers as a means to ultimately develop new bioprosthetics.

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FW: On- and off-campus road closures and openings
by Valley, Jeffrey L 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

FYI................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 11:08 AM Subject: On- and off-campus road closures and openings Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Physical Facilities DA: Friday, October 28, 2011 RE: On- and off-campus road closures and openings Reminder: Lane Restrictions on State St. (S.R. 26) Milestone contractors are working to patch and resurface areas of State Street (S.R. 26). The project starts three tenths of a mile west of State Road 526 to just under one half mile east of US 231 in West Lafayette. Crews will restrict the right lane of westbound traffic on S.R. 26 from Northwestern Avenue to Marsteller Street. This restriction will last seven to ten days. Weather permitting, crews will then move into the eastbound lanes to begin patching. They will suspend work over the winter and begin construction again on or after April 1, 2012. The project is scheduled for completion on August 4, 2012. To avoid long traffic delays, please use an alternate route through the Chauncey Village area if possible. ---------- Lane Restriction along Aviation Drive Beginning Monday, October 31, a contractor will be completing telecommunications work along Aviation Drive at the Purdue Airport. This work is expected to be complete by the end of the week, weather permitting. Flag persons will be on site directing traffic. ---------- Lindberg Road to Reopen between Northwestern Avenue and McCormick Road Lindberg Road is expected to reopen Monday, October 31 between Northwestern Avenue and McCormick Road. The road will open to vehicles following a 4:00 p.m. Halloween party and parade that will begin near the Celery Bog Nature Area entrance at the west end of the bridge. ---------- 2-Day Road Closure Expected on McCormick Road McCormick Road from U.S. 52 to Lindberg Road is expected to be closed for two days beginning November 1. American Suburban Utilities will be installing utilities across McCormick Road just north of McCormick Place Apartments where two sharp turns in the road are located. Local travelers will be able to access their homes along this route.

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FW: CPR Trained Personnel in ChE
by Davis, Linda S 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

ChE Faculty and Staff, Please see the email below from Jenni Mamph concerning her plans for CPR training on November 4. It would be nice to have several individuals in ChE with current CPR training. Please contact Jenni directly to learn more about her plans. Thank you. Linda From: Mamph, Jennifer A Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 2:46 PM To: Davis, Linda S Subject: RE: CPR Trained Personnel in ChE I will be doing CPR Training Friday, Nov. 4th from 8:30a - 12:30p at the Kathryn Weil Center in Lafayette if anyone wants to join me! Jenni From: che-clerical-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-clerical-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Davis, Linda S Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 1:07 PM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [Che-clerical-list] CPR Trained Personnel in ChE Hello, Jenni Mamph has suggested that we have several individuals in ChE who are trained in CPR. Could you please let me know if: 1) you have up-to-date CPR training and are willing to assist the school, 2) you are interested in receiving CPR training so you could assist the school. Thanks for Jenni for the great suggestion! Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University 480 Stadium Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Phone: (765)496-1710 lsdavis(a)purdue.edu

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GSO Halloween Outreach Event
by Nathan Carter 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Dear Fellow CHE Students, With Halloween just a few days away, I would like to invite you to participate in the Graduate Student Organization outreach event that will take place Halloween night: Trick-or-Treat for Charity. If you choose to participate, you and 2 or 3 friends will go trick-or-treating, but instead of asking for candy, you'll be asking for donations for local charities. There will be prizes for the best costume (individual and group) and most donations collected. Please see the attached flier for more details, and email me if you have any questions or would like to participate. I've been involved with events like this in the past, and they have always been a lot of fun and very successful. On behalf of the GSO, I hope you choose to participate! Thanks, Nathan Carter -- Graduate Research Assistant School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Cell: 314-482-5519 Email: carter50(a)purdue.edu

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Centennial Seminar Announcement - September 27, 2011
by Ewing, Virginia G 27 Oct '11

27 Oct '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Mr. Norman L. Gilsdorf President Honeywell Process Solutions "Have Chemical Engineering Degree - Will Travel" September 27, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 ABSTRACT: I firmly believe that having a degree in Chemical Engineering not only provides you with skills that are easily transferable to both technical and business careers, plus providing plenty of variety, exciting challenges, real responsibility and the potential to help in creating a sustainable planet; but it also opens up the world to you. This degree sent me to places around the globe, gave me the opportunity to learn new languages and helped me understand different cultures while interacting with business and government leaders in over 100 countries. After over 30 years in business, what excites me every day is the thought that not only can I make a real difference around me, but I can do so on every continent. BIO: Norman L. Gilsdorf is President of Honeywell Process Solutions. Previously he was Vice President/General Manager of the Honeywell Process Solutions business for Europe, Middle East and Africa. At UOP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., Gilsdorf was the senior vice president and general manager of the Process Technology and Equipment business, which served the refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries. Before that, he was responsible for UOP's Catalysts, Adsorbents and Specialties business unit, and prior to that held various technical services, research and development, business development and marketing and sales roles. He joined UOP in 1977. Gilsdorf has considerable global business experience. In addition to his role leading the Process Solutions business in EMEA, Gilsdorf spent five years working for UOP in the United Kingdom in various roles, where he served as director of sales and services across Europe, Middle East, Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), India and Africa for the petrochemical industries. He also spent seven years in Moscow as director of sales and services for the CIS region, where he and his team helped launch UOP into Russia in the1990s. Gilsdorf has a chemical engineering degree from Purdue University and an MBA in international business and finance from Northwestern University. He is based in the Bracknell office in the United Kingdom and resides in London. He is married with one daughter and enjoys golf and family life.

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FW: United Way event at Texas Roadhouse Tues., Nov. 1
by Valley, Jeffrey L 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

FYI................................. From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:10 AM Subject: United Way event at Texas Roadhouse Tues., Nov. 1 Communications Announcement Purdue University - Housing & Food Services TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Dave Hardy, United Way Junior Chair for HFS at Purdue DA: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 RE: United Way event at Texas Roadhouse Tues., Nov. 1 I am pleased to announce that Texas Roadhouse located on 38 E. (behind the Tippecanoe Mall) is having a United Way night for Purdue University on Tuesday, November 1 from 4-10:00 p.m. Ten percent (10%) of the evening food purchase proceeds will be donated by Texas Roadhouse and will go to Purdue's Greater Lafayette's United Way Campaign. It is also Kids Night. Texas Roadhouse is offering build-your-own sundaes for 75 cents and staff will be handing out Frisbees, hats, and temporary tattoos. Please forward and post this information in your areas. To receive the 10% donation, the flyer/coupons need to be turned in when ordering your meal for United Way. Flyer/Coupons for 10% donation - http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/pdf/misc/United_Way_Tx_Roadhouse_2… Kids Night Flyer - http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/pdf/misc/KIDS_NIGHT_FLYER.pdf I hope you are able to attend and help Greater Lafayette's United Way Campaign. Thank you, Dave Hardy United Way Junior Chair for HFS @ Purdue [cid:9cc55079-8f26-49a7-96e3-c57d88633d5e] Purdue University Assistant Director of Food Stores Food Stores Building 270 S. Russell Street West Lafayette, In. 47907-2041 Phone: 765-494-2017 Fax: 765-494-8741 dghardy(a)purdue.edu

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