October 2014 - Ese-faculty-list

Environmental Travel Grant Deadline - Nov. 10th
by Musser, Christal A. 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Good Morning, Each year the Graduate School has the Andrews Environmental Travel Grant and the Blosser Environmental Travel Grant competition. I wanted to remind everyone that the Deadline is Nov. 10th. The grants are a $1,500 award to be used towards travel relating to the improvement of the world environment. Please visit the below website for details about each one. https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/funding/fundingopportunities/gsfellowship… Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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Fuels Institute Case Competition
by Musser, Christal A. 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Please share the following opportunity with your students. Subject: Fuels Institute Case Competition The deadline for abstracts to enter this competition is December 8. The Fuels Institute, a recently-formed not-for-profit think tank under the auspices of NACS-The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, has announced an industry case competition for students at www.fuelsinstitute.org/casecompetition<http://www.fuelsinstitute.org/casecompetition>. As described in the call for teams on the organization's web site, "The Fuels Institute, a multi-industry think tank, is seeking entries for an inter-disciplinary case competition to design the future of transportation. Finalists will be flown to New Orleans, April 27-28, 2015, to present to industry executives for final judging at the Fuels Institute Spring Meeting. Benefits<http://fuelsinstitute.org/2014FutureofTransportationCaseCompetition.shtm?ut…> include cash prizes, publication, networking opportunities, and intellectual challenge." Further details about the organization, its industry partners, and the competition may be found on the web site. The .pdf file is the Fuels Institute's flyer that can be posted on bulletin boards where interested students may see it, distributed by faculty members in classes that deal with pertinent subject matter, and so on. I would also ask for any electronic promotion via email, social media, newsletters or other means that you would consider appropriate to the information. --Barb-- ////////////////////////////// Barbara J. Alder, Director Office of Engagement for Indianapolis 101 W. Ohio St., Suite 1250 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-632-0714 (office) 317-773-6846 (cell) balder(a)purdue.edu<mailto:balder@purdue.edu> www.purdue.edu/engagement<http://www.purdue.edu/engagement> We are Purdue. What we make moves the world forward.

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Nutrition Information Workshop
by Musser, Christal A. 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Dear Purdue Faculty, Students, and Community Members, The ELISS<http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/oigp/ELISS/Overview.cfm> team at Purdue is excited to announce the upcoming event: "How Can Information Help Us Make Healthier Choices: An Interdisciplinary, Community-based Conversation about Food and Nutrition." The event consists of a panel discussion and an interactive workshop, which will be held on Wednesday, November 5th, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Please see attached flyer for details. The event is free for all. Light refreshments will be served. Please register here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FJax5wWd_sFZIQcC-OBA9u50Oa6uXZySmiHEaaQSnD…> by November 3rd Please contact Kai Kuang (kkuang(a)purdue.edu<mailto:kkuang@purdue.edu>) or Jonathan Kershaw (jkershaw(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jkershaw@purdue.edu>) with any questions about the event. Emerging Leaders in Science & Society is a national leadership program that prepares graduate students to collaborate across boundaries on societal challenges. For more information, visit www.aaas.org/eliss<http://www.aaas.org/eliss>. Kai Kuang Doctoral Candidate Brian Lamb School of Communication Purdue University 2133 Beering Hall West Lafayette, IN 47909

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Yujie He - PhD Defense Announcement
by Musser, Christal A. 26 Oct '14

26 Oct '14

Yujie He - PhD Defense Towards a Paradigm Shift in the Modeling of Soil Organic Carbon Decomposition for Earth System Models October 27, 2014 11:30 AM STEW 209 Ecological Sciences and Engineering Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Everyone is Welcome! Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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Raymond RedCorn – MS Defense Announcement
by Musser, Christal A. 23 Oct '14

23 Oct '14

Raymond RedCorn – MS Defense Announcement Identifying Conditions to Optimize Lactic Acid Production from Food Waste November 5, 2014 3:00 PM Potter 234 Ecological Sciences and Engineering Agricultural and Biological Engineering Everyone is Welcome! Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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ESE Symposium - Speaker Line-up - Oct. 20th
by Musser, Christal A. 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

[2014-10-09 ESE Banner] For more information or to register to attend visit: http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/ese/symposium/index.cfm Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, Director of Union of Concerned Scientists Morning Keynote Speaker Dr. Andrew Rosenberg is leader on the forefront of effective science communication. He is the director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists; as director, Dr. Rosenberg draws from over 25 years of experience in academia, policy, and government. http://www.ucsusa.org/ 8:45-9:45am, RAWL 2082 Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photographer Evening Keynote Speaker, co-sponsored by OUS and C4E Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic Fellow, and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic. http://www.joelsartore.com/ 7:00-8:30pm, North Ballroom, PMU COMMUNICATING TO POLICY/DECISION MAKERS 10:15-11:15am, RAWL 1011 Suzanne Shaw Director of Communications, Union of Concerned Scientists Shaw co-led the Union of Concerned Scientists' early efforts to expose the manipulation and censorship of scientific research and advice by politicians and corporations. Additionally, she co-authored the book Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living. http://www.ucsusa.org/ Dr. Otto Doering Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue Dr. Otto Doering's work has extended far beyond the classroom via extension work and as a primary economics consultant for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House, and Indiana's State Utility Forecasting Group. Dr. Linda Prokopy Professor, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue Dr. Prokopy is a distinguished interdisciplinary social scientist and will be facilitating our session on communicating to decision and policy makers. IMPROVISATION FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP (space limited) 11:45am-1:15pm, Krannert 661 Boyd Branch Visiting Professor, Arizona State University "The goal of teaching scientists improv is not to turn them into actors, but to free them to talk about their work more spontaneously and directly, to pay dynamic attention to their listeners and to connect personally with their audience."-Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science http://www.centerforcommunicatingscience.org/improvisation-for-scientists/ http://csi.asu.edu/imaginary-college/boyd-branch/ INNOVATIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES 1:20-2:20pm, RAWLS 3082 Dr. John Boyer Professor, Department of Geography, Virginia Tech John Boyer, also known by his alter-ego, The Plaid Avenger, is a widely acclaimed professor of Geography at Virginia Tech, whose innovative and energetic teaching methods and animated textbooks engage students from all disciplines in learning about the ever-growing complexity of the global scene. http://www.thejohnboyer.com/ Dr. Ben Lawton Professor, Department of Italian Studies (SLC) Having received numerous awards for his teaching abilities, he is the ideal candidate for introducing Dr. John Boyer and for facilitating the Technical Session. Thank you, Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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ESE Sympsoium - Poster and 3MT Deadline - FRIDAY, OCT. 10th
by Musser, Christal A. 09 Oct '14

09 Oct '14

FINAL REMINDER - Deadline - Friday, October 10, 2014 (tomorrow) for Poster and 3MT Registration. Keynote Speakers - Dr. Andrew Rosenberg - Dr. Andrew Rosenberg is leader on the forefront of effective science communication. He is the director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists; as director, Dr. Rosenberg draws from over 25 years of experience in academia, policy, and government. Joel Sartore - Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic Fellow, and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic. Co-Sponsored by Office of University Sustainability (OUS) and Center for the Environment (C4E) Visit the speaker page <http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/ese/symposium/speakers.cfm> for more details. Poster Session Callout - Register here - http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/ese/symposium/poster.cfm Cash prizes for both 1st - $300 and 2nd - $150 in Graduate and Undergraduate posters. Audience Choice Awards - $100 3 Minute Thesis Competition - Register here - http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/ese/symposium/3MT.cfm Cash prizes for 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $250 and Audience Choice Awards - $250 2014 ESE Symposium # SCIENCE: Effective Interdisciplinary Communication Monday, October 20, 2014 Thank you, Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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