January 2022 - Che-student-staff-list

Modified Research Space COVID-19 Processes
by Nagy, Gabriela 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Hello everyone, I wanted to make you aware of a recent change in the procedure of handling research space (including offices) after confirmed positive cases of Covid-19 accessing these spaces. With the number of Covid-19 cases increasing on campus, it is possible that our School will also experience positive cases, thus is important to be aware of these changes. The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships sent last week the information below (see some important information highlighted in yellow) to all Point of Contacts listed on the Covid Research Space SOPs. In short, this means that disinfection of research space after a person accessing this space tested positive for Covid-19 is only needed if the person accessed the space in the last 24 hours before their positive test. To keep everyone safe, please continue to wear your mask and follow the Protect Purdue guidelines and recommendations. The latest updates can be found here: https://protect.purdue.edu/updates/ . [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/80194456/0/124711/?72f79…> View as a Web page<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/89710346/0/124711/?b44ed…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-evprp_ppri/697cbd5007b20d13a08e537042c…] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] Dear Research Community, Consistent with the latest medical evidence, we will be modifying our Research Space COVID-19 processes. For the past 1.5 years, we have been sending notifications to research space Points of Contact (POCs) when someone listed on their SOP tests positive for COVID-19. The intent of these notifications has been to request that the POC implement a thorough cleaning and disinfection of their space to curtail any potential surface transmission of COVID-19. This was due to the fact that Building Services typically does not clean labs and other research spaces on campus as they would classrooms. When this system was first implemented, CDC guidelines indicated that surface transmission was possible for up to seven days after contamination. The CDC has now shortened this window to 24 hours. In light of the timing of our notifications, it is no longer scientifically prudent to expend our stretched resources to send these communications. This change has been approved by the Protect Purdue Implementation Team. With the prevalence of Omicron, Purdue must devote their capacity to those efforts that are most effective in managing the spread of COVID-19. With that, we will be suspending our Research Space COVID-19 notifications to POCs. However, we will still monitor—daily—all COVID-positives associated with research spaces, tracking any trends or areas of concern, as the safety of our research enterprise is our highest concern. We greatly appreciate your work to keep your SOP updated with the most current personnel and ask that you continue this practice, as this is still our primary way to monitor how COVID-19 is impacting research operations. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Dennis, mlong1(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mlong1@purdue.edu>. In addition, please continue to monitor the Protect Purdue website<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/84015110/0/124711/?x=4ef…> for the most current information and guidance, where masks when indoors on campus, and stay home if you are feeling sick. Thank you, Theresa S. Mayer [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] [protect purdue]<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/84015110/1/124711/?x=b12…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/spacer.gif] You are receiving this email as a member of the Purdue University research community. Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships: www.purdue.edu/research/<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/71306447/0/124711/?x=2a2…> Send comments or questions to purdueresearch(a)purdue.edu<mailto:purdueresearch@purdue.edu>. Purdue University is an equal access, equal opportunity university. Produced and published by the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships office. Copyright © 2021, Purdue University<https://maillinks.purdue.edu/t/42567585/1558934956/63490351/0/124711/?x=231…>, All rights reserved. Please let me know if you have questions, and thank you for your commitment to safety! Gabriela __________________ 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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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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