October 2011 - Msepostdoc-list

MSEGSA Diwali Celebration
by Garriott, Christi L 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

MSEGSA Diwali Celebration Hi all, Its that time of the year. MSEGSA is hosting Diwali Celebration. Come join us to know about Diwali and India while munching some Indian hot snacks and sweets. See you all! Date : Nov 3 (Thursday) Time : 12noon - 2pm Venue: ARMS 2237 Thanks -- Kamesh

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Fwd: FW: Peter Voorhees from Northwestern giving Colloquium this week
by Donna Bystrom 31 Oct '11

31 Oct '11

-----Original Message----- From: Malis, Oana Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 6:37 PM To: Giuliani, Gabriele F; Nakanishi, Hisao; Ritchie, Kenneth P; Manfra, Michael James; Malis, Oana; Paquay, Linda L; Shalaev, Vladimir M; Yang, Chen; Pushkar, Yulia N; Durbin, Stephen M; Prohofsky, Earl W; Giordano, Nicholas J; Rodriguez, Jorge H; Rokhinson, Leonid P; Pyrak-Nolte, Laura J; Nolte, David D; Reifenberger, Ronald G; akr(a)physics.purdue.edu; awasser(a)purdue.edu; batodd(a)purdue.edu; ebkaufma(a)purdue.edu; elliottd(a)purdue.edu; ewcarlson(a)purdue.edu; gcsathy(a)purdue.edu; hu4(a)purdue.edu; kais(a)purdue.edu; sergei(a)purdue.edu; yongchen(a)purdue.edu; yuli(a)purdue.edu Subject: Peter Voorhees from Northwestern giving Colloquium this week Dear all, Prof. Peter Voorhees, the Chairman of the Materials Engineering Department at Northwestern will be visiting our Department on Thursday and giving the Physics Colloquium. If you want to meet with him, please let me know so I can arrange a time in his schedule. http://www.physics.purdue.edu/colloq/abstract.php?id=354 "Topological Singularities in Materials: Dynamics and Universality" Thursday November 03, 2011 4:00pm 203 Topological singularities are observed in a wide range of two-phase mixtures from bicontinuous structures produced following phase separation to solid-liquid mixtures produced by solidification. We investigate these topological singularities by examining the morphology of a rod embedded in a matrix undergoing pinching by interfacial-energy driven bulk diffusion near the point of pinching. We find a self-similar solution that gives a unique temporal power law and interfacial shape prior to pinching, and self-similar solutions after pinching. The theory is compared to experiments that employ insitu 3D tomography for rods of liquid or solid pinching by solute diffusion in the high diffusivity liquid phase. The excellent agreement between experiment and theory confirms that the interfacial morphology near the singularity is universal both before and after pinching; the shape holds regardless of the material system. This also implies that theory for the time dependence of the pinching process can be used to determine the time required for capillarity driven breakup of two-phase mixtures. Best regards, Oana Oana Malis Assistant Professor Department of Physics Purdue University 525 Northwestern Ave. West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: (765) 494-3039 Fax: (765) 494-0706 email: omalis(a)purdue.edu

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Fwd: BME Seminar Announcement: November 2, 9:30am, MJIS 1001 (teleconferenced to SL-220 at IUPUI)
by Donna Bystrom 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

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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Fwd: FW: On- and off-campus road closures and openings
by Donna Bystrom 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

Communications Announcement Purdue University – Physical Facilities *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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Fwd: FW: United Way event at Texas Roadhouse Tues., Nov. 1
by Donna Bystrom 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

------------------------------------------- Communications Announcement Purdue University – Housing & Food Services 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_… 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 *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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Osman El-Atwani Prelim I
by Garriott, Christi L 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

[cid:image002.gif@01CC9220.E4751970] Good Morning! Please join us this afternoon, Monday, October 24, 2011 for Osman's Prelim I in ARMS 1021 at 3:30pm. Please see attached for more information. Thank you! Christi L Garriott Armstrong Hall of Engineering School of Materials Engineering 701 Stadium Avenue Room 2300 West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone (765) 494-4100 Fax (765) 494-1204 BOILER UP! o o O O O O O O O o ______ Y__'_|_|_| --++++++-- |__|__| GO | | | BOILERS! (|____|____| : |__________| //oo-----oo oo---oo Save a tree...please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to [cid:image003.jpg@01CC9220.E4751970]

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FW: Reminder: MSEGSA Homecoming Tailgating Event!
by Garriott, Christi L 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

-----Original Message----- From: Luthfia Syarbaini [mailto:lx3j@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 10:44 AM To: MSE Grad List; msepostdoc-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu; msefaculty-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu; msestaff-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Reminder: MSEGSA Homecoming Tailgating Event! Hi all, Don't forget about tomorrow! MSEGSA's Homecoming Tailgating Event It's Purdue vs. University of Illinois, so tailgate with us! Location: James Fleetwood's , Michael Johnston's & Matthias Ehmke's Backyard 508 W. Stadium Avenue West Lafayette Date & Time: October 22, 2011 10AM-12:30PM We will have good food & soda for all (burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian & etc) & games (cornhole bag toss, football, & frisbee). Please feel free to bring chairs, sports equipment, food, beverages, & etc. Family and friends are welcome to attend! Please RSVP via Facebook, email, or the sign-up list at Christi's desk. Thank you! MSEGSA

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Fwd: FW: Campus Road Construction Work
by Donna Bystrom 21 Oct '11

21 Oct '11

Communications Announcement Purdue University – Physical Facilities *Lane Restrictions on State St. (S.R. 26) to Begin Monday, Oct. 24* Milestone contractors will begin work to patch and resurface areas of State Street (S.R. 26) beginning Monday, October 24. 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. ----------- *Harrison Parkway* *Update* Jischke Drive just north of Harrison Street will be open on Monday, October 24. When Jischke Drive opens, the intersection of S. Russell Street and the Harrison Parkway will close for two days. To access S. Russell Street (south of Harrison Street) travelers are asked to use S. Martin Jischke Drive (to Harrison St.) via the temporary connection to S. Russell Street. ----------- *Intersection of Ahlers and US 231 Update* The intersection of Ahlers Drive and the new US 231 has reopened under the new alignment. Please be mindful of new traffic patterns.

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Osman El-Atwani Prelim I
by Garriott, Christi L 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

[cid:image002.gif@01CC8E53.FB80BE10] Good Morning! Please join us, Monday, October 24th for Osman's Prelim I. It will be at 3:30pm in ARMS 1021. Please see attached for more information. Thank you! Christi L Garriott Armstrong Hall of Engineering School of Materials Engineering 701 Stadium Avenue Room 2300 West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone (765) 494-4100 Fax (765) 494-1204 BOILER UP! o o O O O O O O O o ______ Y__'_|_|_| --++++++-- |__|__| GO | | | BOILERS! (|____|____| : |__________| //oo-----oo oo---oo Save a tree...please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to [cid:image003.jpg@01CC8E53.FB80BE10]

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Fwd: FW: Scheduled Data Network Outage in Armstrong Hall (ARMS)
by Donna Bystrom 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Scheduled Data Network Outage in Armstrong Hall (ARMS) Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:59:47 -0400 From: Kyburz, Duane E.<storm(a)purdue.edu> On Friday, 10/21/11, from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM, the IT Networks& Security Data Team will be performing work that will affect the Armstrong Building ITaP data network. AFFECTED CLIENTS: All ITaP Data Network clients within ARMS should plan to experience disruption of wired network connectivity (via data PIC) as well as possible disruption of wireless network connectivity (via PAL/PAL2.0). SCOPE OF WORK: During the scheduled outage window, affected clients will potentially experience unavailable or unreliable ITaP provided services. Clients should plan to experience 2 or 3 outages each of less than 15 minutes sometime during the scheduled outage window. If you have any concerns or questions about this scheduled work please email us with your concerns and we will be happy to address them. Duane =============================== Duane Kyburz, Network Engineer Purdue University - ITaP, IT Networks and Security Office: 765-496-8226 Mobile: 765-490-4755 Fax: 765-494-6620 Email: storm(a)purdue.edu ===============================

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