February 2022 - Msepostdoc-list

Vote for Pet Safety Photo Contest
by Ku Blanco, Aury Y 01 Apr '22

01 Apr '22

Hello All! The time has come to vote for your favorite MSE department pets! Winners will be featured on "Shut the Sash" safety postings all over Armstrong hall. The voting window ends November 5th and winners will be announced Monday, November 8th. Use this link to vote for your top five favorite pet photos:https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81B2BpNYP3lWnIO Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions<https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81B2BpNYP3lWnIO> Qualtrics sophisticated online survey software solutions make creating online surveys easy. Learn more about Research Suite and get a free account today. purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com Thank you for participating and sharing pictures of your pets with us! Kerry-Ann Stirrup and Caitlin Adams, MSEGSA Safety Co-Chairs and the MSE Safety Committee

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FW: Chemistry Analytical Seminar for Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
by Son, Rosemary E 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

From: Hanna, Thomas J Sent: Monday, February 28, 2022 4:45 PM To: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office <megradoffice(a)purdue.edu>; Elwell, Cathy L <celwell(a)purdue.edu>; Golden, Matt <goldenm(a)purdue.edu>; Ricksy, Jennifer R <jricksy(a)purdue.edu>; Zimmerman, Nicole K <nzimmerm(a)purdue.edu>; Son, Rosemary E <son39(a)purdue.edu>; Johnson, Beverly J <bevjohnson(a)purdue.edu>; Delaney, Morgan J <mdelane(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Chemistry Analytical Seminar for Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Please distribute the attached flyer in your respective areas for chemistry analytical seminar on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Thank you Tom Hanna Administrative Assistant to: Analytical Division of Chemistry Professors Claridge, Kenttämaa, A. Laskin, J. Laskin, McLuckey, Simpson, Wirth, C. Zhang Organic Division of Chemistry Professors Axelrod, Chmielewski, Lipton, Mao, Mei, Sintim Department of Chemistry BRWN 5171A Purdue University 560 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2084 hanna9(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hanna9@purdue.edu> 765-494-5267

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FW: EEE grad seminar, 3-1-22, 10:30 AM EST, via zoom
by Son, Rosemary E 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

From: Cates, Cresta L Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:22 PM To: Sharma, Pankaj <sharma(a)purdue.edu>; Williams, LeAnne E <lewillia(a)purdue.edu>; Sherwood, Audrey H <asherwo(a)purdue.edu>; Peer, Rebecca J. <peerb(a)purdue.edu>; Gelfand, Johanna K <jo(a)purdue.edu>; Turner, Carmen S <turne148(a)purdue.edu>; Guerrero, Betty Lou <blg(a)purdue.edu>; Sondgeroth, Bonnie <bonniek(a)purdue.edu>; Hays, Cindey A <isenberg(a)purdue.edu>; Jurss, Karen L <kjurss(a)purdue.edu>; Dellinger, Leza R <lrdellin(a)purdue.edu>; Baumgardt, Jacqueline C. <jackieb(a)purdue.edu>; Reece, Kellie A <kreece(a)purdue.edu>; Son, Rosemary E <son39(a)purdue.edu> Subject: EEE grad seminar, 3-1-22, 10:30 AM EST, via zoom Please share with your students and faculty. Cresta Cates she/her/hers Graduate Administrative Assistant, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Potter Engineering Center, 500 Central Drive, Room 364, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-496-0545 [FF65F699]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…> Clickable zoom link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/93103098639 [cid:image001.jpg@01D82810.5E9747B0] Cresta Cates she/her/hers Graduate Administrative Assistant, Environmental and Ecological Engineering Potter Engineering Center, 500 Central Drive, Room 364, West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-496-0545 [FF65F699]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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FW: 2022 Graduate School Mentoring Awards: Graduate Students & Postdocs
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Good Afternoon, Have you been mentored by fellow graduate students or Postdocs? Have you mentored other students? Please consider nominating graduate students or postdocs who have impacted your life. You can nominate yourself as well. Boiler Up, Dr. Morgan Attached are the callouts for the Graduate School's mentoring awards for graduate students and postdocs. Please note that the processes for the two awards are different. Student applications are due by March 25, 2022, at 5:00pm and postdoc nominations are due by April 8, 2022, at 5:00pm. Thanks so much, Stephen McBride Assistant Director, Graduate Student Success College of Engineering - Graduate Education Purdue University Seng-Liang Wang Hall WANG 4000 C-8 516 Northwestern Avenue West Lafayette, IN 47906 Office: 765-494-0621 mcbrid44(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mcbrid44@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate [Purdue University]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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FW: Analytical Seminar Via Zoom Only, Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022
by Son, Rosemary E 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

From: Hanna, Thomas J Sent: Monday, February 21, 2022 7:56 AM To: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office <megradoffice(a)purdue.edu>; Elwell, Cathy L <celwell(a)purdue.edu>; Golden, Matt <goldenm(a)purdue.edu>; Ricksy, Jennifer R <jricksy(a)purdue.edu>; Zimmerman, Nicole K <nzimmerm(a)purdue.edu>; Son, Rosemary E <son39(a)purdue.edu>; Johnson, Beverly J <bevjohnson(a)purdue.edu>; Delaney, Morgan J <mdelane(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Analytical Seminar Via Zoom Only, Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022 Please distribute to you respective areas the attached analytical seminar announcement for seminar on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022. Via Zoom Only at 3:30pm on Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022 Join Zoom Meeting https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99453969623?pwd=Z01Tczc0S3FLVE53dHJyQm9oc2pSUT… Meeting ID: 994 5396 9623 Passcode: 437702 Thank you, Tom Hanna Administrative Assistant to: Analytical Division of Chemistry Professors Claridge, Kenttämaa, A. Laskin, J. Laskin, McLuckey, Simpson, Wirth, C. Zhang Organic Division of Chemistry Professors Axelrod, Chmielewski, Lipton, Mao, Mei, Sintim Department of Chemistry BRWN 5171A Purdue University 560 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2084 hanna9(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hanna9@purdue.edu> 765-494-5267

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Statement regarding Purdue police use of excessive force
by Bahr, David F 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

Dear Purdue MSE students, It’s been a little over a week since a video showing a physical altercation between a Purdue police officer and Adonis Tuggle, a Black student at Purdue, was broadly distributed via social media and a variety of news outlets. While we all continue to wait for the promised swift and thorough investigation, I believe it is important to remind everyone that our MSE community aspires to be a welcoming, inclusive environment that allows everyone to reach their full potential. We’re a community made of up individuals, we have both common and disparate aspects, and we should respect and celebrate our differences as well as our similarities. Any reminders, particularly local ones, that our experiences in being able to work and live in a safe environment are not only not equal, but not equitable, should serve to further accelerate our need to individually and collectively take action to move us forward from where we are now. Events like this should not be the only time we remind one another that mutual respect, tolerance, and empathy are important. But I also recognize that events that yet again highlight the disparity that our Black students and other students of color experience merits re-dedication to our goals of creating an equitable experience. To all the MSE students, but particularly our Black students and other students of color, if you need to talk about your concerns please know that there are many ways to connect and discuss this in a safe environment. From myself, Prof. Maria Okuniewski (head of our School’s DEI committee), your academic advisor, and your faculty advisor we’re here to help if we can, and if we aren’t sure how to address a given situation we’ll help connect you to resources on campus. For instance, Purdue CAPS (https://www.purdue.edu/caps/) provides confidential support services and will be hosting virtual drop in discussions (information is on their website), and a crisis line is available 24/7 at (765) 494-6995. Next week The Black Cultural Center will be hosting a Black Healing Conversation on Monday 2/21/22 @ 6:30pm. Please take this as an offer to help, a reminder of our School’s goals, and an acknowledgement that there is still much work to be done. Dave Bahr Head and Professor School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University

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MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for February 2022
by Erk, Kendra A 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

To view this newsletter as a PDF, visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/MSE/Facilities/Safet… MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for February 2022 **** Important Upcoming Dates **** * February 18: All indemnification IMI, ARMS, and MSEE ISP self-audits due to Jenni Fifer * February 24: PUMA Lab "Clean-up" Day at 4pm * Early March: REM lab inspections of ARMS, MSEE, and IMI as part of the annual indemnification process * March 28: Faculty/staff safety "refresher" training during faculty meeting **** Annual Indemnification Process Continues in March for ARMS, MSEE, and IMI **** As part of our Integrated Safety Plan lab certification with REM, each year we conduct a guided "self-audit" of the safety training procedures, hazards, and hygiene of all lab spaces that MSE personnel utilize at Purdue. Thank you to everyone for recently completing the self-audit checklist<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/documents/forms/ispcheck.pdf>. Next, REM will inspect select lab spaces in ARMS, MSEE, and IMI in early March. To prepare for these inspections, please be proactive in identifying/abating any lingering lab safety and hygiene issues in the lab space where you most frequently work. Jenni will circulate the inspection results to the relevant laboratory supervisors, who will then have until March 23rd to address the items of concern in their lab space and return the signed IOC (Items of Concern) abatement report to Jenni. **** New Face Mask Policy **** Starting today<https://protect.purdue.edu/updates/purdue-to-make-masks-optional-in-many-in…>, face masks are now optional on campus except for instructional, research, and healthcare settings. This means that you must continue to wear a face mask wherever research activities are performed (e.g., in laboratory spaces) or where courses are taught (e.g., classrooms and teaching labs). Masks are optional for all other spaces, including private and public offices, shared offices and cubicles, hallways, conference rooms, restrooms, and other common areas and public spaces. Purdue continues to encourage all Boilermakers to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 by scheduling an appointment online<https://pphccovidvaccine.timetap.com/#/>. Purdue's COVID-19 vaccine clinic<https://protect.purdue.edu/vaccine-information/#Clinic> is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located on the northwest side of the Co-Rec. **** Updates from PUMA Safety Committee **** PUMA's next "Lab Clean-Up Day" will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24th at 4 pm. Email Ethan Mann<mailto:mann78@purdue.edu> to sign up. This event is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. And there will be yummy treats from Insomina Cookies. **** New Lab-Support Worker **** Welcome to Katie Miller, our new lab support student worker. Katie is a Junior in MET. She is from Rushville, Indiana and enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music/podcasts, and cooking in her free time. Katie will be helping MSE restock lab supplies, prepare for lab inspection, and improve our equipment safety. Welcome to the MSE team, Katie! **** ISP Grad/Post-Doc Survey Results **** Every spring, MSE grad students and post-docs are surveyed in preparation for the Integrated Safety Plan inspection. This survey not only helps MSE track where our researchers are but provides an opportunity for the researchers to tell us how safe they feel our labs are and where we can improve as a department. Based on this survey, MSE researchers work in 18 different buildings as well as off-campus (see image). Of these 18 buildings, we have MSE PIs in 7 of them. Feedback from this survey revealed that the majority of our MSE researchers feel very safe in our labs but there are always opportunities for improvement. In particular, MSE researchers believe that our labs could benefit from the following: * Decreasing clutter and increasing cleaning accountability * Better organization and documentation in lab * Clearer COVID-19 office safety rules and better enforcement * Improved waste management procedures, including faster pick-up Complete results from the survey can be found in the February Safety Committee Minutes (intranet link<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/MSE/MSECommittees/Sa…>). Thank you to everyone who completed the survey - we greatly value your feedback! [cid:image003.png@01D824DE.0A440840] **** Equipment Reporting Reminder **** If you encounter a piece of broken equipment, or have any questions about a specific piece of equipment, you should contact a member of the MSE Technical Staff: * For sample prep (i.e., saws, grinding wheels) equipment: Tim VanMeter<mailto:tcvanmet@purdue.edu> * For mechanical testing equipment and general use equipment checklist suggestions: Jenni Fifer<mailto:fiferj@purdue.edu> * For characterization equipment and iLab: Talukder Alam<mailto:alam18@purdue.edu> **** Important Links and Contact Information **** * Protect Purdue<https://protect.purdue.edu/>: COVID-19 resources and reporting * IN Dept. of Health COVID-19 Resources and Stats<https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/> * For general safety questions, concerns, and lab access issues: mse-safety(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mse-safety@purdue.edu> or speak directly to MSE Safety Officer Jenni Fifer<mailto:fiferj@purdue.edu> (ARMS 2207) * For iLab equipment training and issues: Talukder Alam<mailto:alam18@purdue.edu> (ARMS 2207) * Equipment/Safety/Consumables Reporting Form<https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QcGyO9IVMwWRPD?_ga=2.24554381…> * Purdue REM Researcher's Guide<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/laboratory/researchers.html#cs2> * ARMS general safety information<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Facilities/ArmstrongHall> * Purdue Police Non-Emergency: (765) 494-8221 * Purdue Fire Non-Emergency: (765) 494-6919 * Purdue REM Non-Emergency: (765) 494-6371 * For all emergencies, dial 911. Thanks for reading everyone! Stay warm! Prof. Erk and the MSE Safety Committee Kendra A. Erk Associate Professor of Materials Engineering Purdue University soft-material-mechanics.squarespace.com

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Mechanical Engr Seminar Feb. 17th
by Stacey, Lisa A 15 Feb '22

15 Feb '22

Forwarding on behalf of Mechanical Engineering, please consider attending: Lisa Stacey Administrative Assistant to the Department Head School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.purdue.edu_-3Futm-…> ________________________________ https://bit.ly/tervo-2-17-22 [cid:image001.png@01D8225C.05FDBBC0] Dave Montgomery Sr. Administrative Assistant School of Mechanical Engineering ME 2172 585 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47907 o: 765-494-5699 [9842EE70]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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FW: Chemistry Analytical Seminar, Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022
by Son, Rosemary E 14 Feb '22

14 Feb '22

From: Hanna, Thomas J Sent: Friday, February 11, 2022 9:26 AM To: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Office <megradoffice(a)purdue.edu>; Elwell, Cathy L <celwell(a)purdue.edu>; Golden, Matt <goldenm(a)purdue.edu>; Ricksy, Jennifer R <jricksy(a)purdue.edu>; Zimmerman, Nicole K <nzimmerm(a)purdue.edu>; Son, Rosemary E <son39(a)purdue.edu>; Johnson, Beverly J <bevjohnson(a)purdue.edu>; Delaney, Morgan J <mdelane(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Chemistry Analytical Seminar, Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022 Please distribute the attached announcements in your respective areas Thank you Tom Hanna Administrative Assistant to: Analytical Division of Chemistry Professors Claridge, Kenttämaa, A. Laskin, J. Laskin, McLuckey, Simpson, Wirth, C. Zhang Organic Division of Chemistry Professors Axelrod, Chmielewski, Lipton, Mao, Mei, Sintim Department of Chemistry BRWN 5171A Purdue University 560 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2084 hanna9(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hanna9@purdue.edu> 765-494-5267

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Final Defense has been scheduled for Brenden Hamilton
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 12 Feb '22

12 Feb '22

Please consider attending this seminar: Date: Monday February 14th, 2022 Time: 10:30am Place: DLR room 131 or via WebEx https://purdue.webex.com/join/strachan [cid:image002.jpg@01D8181E.B02D3D70] Thank you Josh Contreras Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-494-4100 [3749DD84]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.purdue.edu_-3Futm-…>

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