September 2022 - Msepostdoc-list

Preliminary Exam Seminar for Ke Xu; Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 9:00am; ARMS 3115 or via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 25 Sep '22

25 Sep '22

Hi All Please consider attending Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Time: 9:00am Place: ARMS 3115 or via WebEx https://purdue.webex.com/purdue/j.php?MTID=mdbc15537d532673e0b8cce0b500b5d1d [cid:image001.jpg@01D8D0DA.2FB5A130] 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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Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sotoudeh Sedaghat; Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 9:00am; via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 25 Sep '22

25 Sep '22

Hi All Please consider attending Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022 Time: 9:00am Place: via WebEx https://purdue.webex.com/join/rrahimi [cid:image001.jpg@01D8D0D9.8040CA40] 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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Conference Room Requests
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 20 Sep '22

20 Sep '22

Hi All, It was just announced last week that our conference room request system (RAT) is NOT to be used. You now have to request rooms using outlook. I have included a link below that contains instructions on how to request rooms using outlook. How to Reserve a Conference Room Using Outlook<http://eng.purdue.edu/jump/2f6f6d4> I am also including a support link for Office 365 which could answer some of your questions. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-the-scheduling-assistant-and… If you are having issue requesting a room via outlook, please contact myself or Maddi (mhoverm(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mhoverm@purdue.edu>) for assistance. Have a great week! 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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ARMS Gas Cylinder Cage
by Jennifer Louise Fifer 16 Sep '22

16 Sep '22

Hi All, The ARMS gas cylinder cage has become very full again. This is a friendly reminder to retrieve your gas cylinders and send back any empty ones. Please do this so we can make room for new cylinders arriving. Best Regards, Jenni Fifer, MS Safety & Mechanical Testing Lab Tech Materials Science & Engineering Purdue University fiferj(a)purdue.edu<mailto:fiferj@purdue.edu> 765-494-9718

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FW: Mentorship Fellows Workshop Next Wednesday!
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 15 Sep '22

15 Sep '22

Boiler Up 😊 Yuan-Yu Karen Morgan,Ph.D. Academic Advisor-Graduate Program School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Room 2217 765-494-4103 ymorgan(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ymorgan@purdue.edu> Mark your calendars and join us next Wednesday, September 21st, at 4:30pm (ET) for a Graduate Mentorship Fellows seminar: Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP)! Join Purdue's College of Engineering Graduate Mentorship Fellows to learn more about what an individual development plan is and how to create one to enhance your advising and mentorship relationships on campus. Open to all graduate students, postdocs, and faculty members. Refreshments will be provided! [cid:c239f48f-eb5d-4218-8c2e-3919977344c6] Date: Wednesday, September 21st, 2022; 4:30-5:30pm (ET) Location: WALC 2051 We look forward to having you join us! On behalf of the Mentorship Fellows, 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> www.engr.purdue.edu/grad<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/grad> [cid:image001.png@01D8C8E6.8CD3E580]

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Reminder! Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sowmya Panuganti; Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00pm; ARMS 1028 or via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 14 Sep '22

14 Sep '22

Hi All Reminder! Please consider attending Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022 Time: 2:00pm Place: ARMS 1028 or via WebEx https://purdue.webex.com/meet/jwharry [cid:image001.jpg@01D8C81E.772BC180] 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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Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sowmya Panuganti; Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:00pm; ARMS 1028 or via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 09 Sep '22

09 Sep '22

Hi All Please consider attending Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022 Time: 2:00pm Place: ARMS 1028 or via WebEx https://purdue.webex.com/meet/jwharry [cid:image004.jpg@01D8C43F.633A0480] 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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FW: Fall Blitz Event
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 09 Sep '22

09 Sep '22

Boiler Up! 😊 Dr. Morgan From: gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu <gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Andrea Ruiz Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 10:46 AM To: gradcontacts(a)purdue.edu Subject: [Gradcontacts] Fall Blitz Event Good morning, Grad Contacts! Please share this information with graduate students and postdocs in your area! The Graduate School’s annual Fall Blitz event will take place on Tuesday, October 11th (during fall break). This year’s event will feature Dr. Vay Cao, founder of Free the PhD, a self-described “career advocacy and training platform specially geared toward the needs of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.” During her day at Purdue, Dr. Cao will host four workshops, including: 1. What’s Out There? Job Titles Dissection This session will help attendees learn how to quickly interpret non-academic job titles and descriptions to assess whether positions match their skill set. 2. Live Resume Teardown – Step by Step This session will teach attendees how to craft a compelling non-academic resume to fit a job description. 3. Selling Yourself: Building a Brand This session will discuss the steps to personal-brand building on LinkedIn and how to develop a portfolio that will help attendees stand out. 1. Behind the Scenes: The Hiring Process This final session will discuss the hiring process from the organization’s perspective to help attendees better understand what to expect and how to prepare. In addition to these workshops, the Graduate School is offering attendees a free professional headshot. Those interested in attending must register at the following link: https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3932&AllowDirectL… Please Note: You must have a GoSignMeUp account to register for this free event. Step-by-step instructions for creating this account are attached… Thank you! Andrea Ruiz Communications Specialist The Graduate School 765-496-0994

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MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for September/October 2022
by Erk, Kendra A 08 Sep '22

08 Sep '22

To view this newsletter as a PDF, visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/MSE/Facilities/Safet… MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for September/October 2022 **** Important Upcoming Dates **** * September 16: Seminar at 3:30 pm in ARMS 1010 on Hazardous Waste & Sustainability at Purdue with Dr. Robin Ridgway from REM. This will be a very interesting and informative seminar about the "second life" of hazardous waste that is collected on campus. All MSE researchers are encouraged to attend. * September 26: MSE 690 "safety refresher" training at 3:30 pm in ARMS 1010 led by Jenni Fifer. More details below. * September 27: PUMA Teaching Labs Cleaning Day in ARMS. This event counts for MSE 390 credit and there will be cookies. Contact Cameron Hillsman<mailto:chillsma@purdue.edu> to sign up! * October (TBA): ARMS/MSEE "Surprise" Building Inspection by Purdue REM **** Annual Safety Training Reminder **** Each academic year, all undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers are required to complete one in-person "safety refresher" training. A list of researchers who have/have not completed the training will be provided to Prof. Bahr and MSE faculty members at the end of the year. The next one will take place in MSE 690 on September 26th. **** New ARMS Nighttime Restricted Access **** All College of Engineering buildings including ARMS will be switching from 24-hr open access to open access from 6am-11pm only. All MSE personnel will still be able to access the building during the locked period after 11 pm using the card swipe located on the south atrium door closest to Hampton. **** Safety Best Practice: "No-No" to Neutralizing **** Per Purdue REM's latest advice, MSE personnel should not attempt to neutralize any chemical waste prior to disposal (exception: piranha solution). REM technicians are trained to handle strong acids and bases, so neutralization is not necessary prior to waste pickup. Additionally, please do not "sink it" - that is, no solutions of any kind (besides water and soap) are permitted to be disposed of by pouring down the drain. When you are ready to submit your waste to REM for pick-up, here is the link<https://purdue.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eILaSqsoqODWxOl?_ga=2.56459757.732…> to the online survey. **** Helpful Links for New Researchers **** * Lab access requests<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/MSE/Facilities/LabAc…> * iLab requests<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/research/facilities/iLab> **** ARMS 2130/2132/2136 First Friday Clean-Ups **** The MSE Safety Committee in consultation with REM now facilitates monthly clean-up sessions for the Sample Prep / Polishing / Microscopy lab spaces in ARMS (ARMS 2136, 2132, and 2130). These clean-up sessions are in response to lab user feedback from our recent safety survey ("the labs are dirty and disorganized") as well as to the growing number of safety infractions and near-misses that have occurred over the past year in these spaces. As you all know first-hand, it is so much easier, safer, and more fun to complete your research activities in a clean, well-organized lab space. *** All active lab users of these spaces are required to help with 2 clean-up sessions per year, which take place on the first Friday of every month from 3-4 pm. Each session will involve 5-7 lab users as well as Jenni Fifer and Prof. Erk. Checklists are utilized for each lab space to streamline the workflow. The next cleaning session will be Friday, October 7th. To sign-up for this session or any future session, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A5AD2CABF5C25-arms **** MSE Lab Safety Brightspace Course and Website Updates **** * The MSE-specific safety training quiz was updated to remove a confusing question and to only make users repeat (re-answer) questions that they missed. You do not need to retake this quiz if you have taken it previously (e.g., when you first joined MSE). * "Safety Highlights" are now included on the MSE website. Email mse-safety(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mse-safety@purdue.edu> to submit your own safety highlight! [cid:image001.png@01D8C3A3.67F19200] Safety cartoon credit: Andrew Toos, 2007 **** 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 * 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> * REM Waste Pick-Up Survey<https://purdue.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eILaSqsoqODWxOl?_ga=2.56459757.732…> * 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! Prof. Erk, Jenni, and the MSE Safety Committee

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FW: [Gradcontacts] Upcoming Graduate Mentoring Workshops
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 02 Sep '22

02 Sep '22

Boiler Up and have a great long weekend! 😊 From: gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu <gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Ledman, Brittany D Sent: Friday, September 2, 2022 3:55 PM To: 'gradcontacts(a)purdue.edu' <gradcontacts(a)purdue.edu> Subject: [Gradcontacts] Upcoming Graduate Mentoring Workshops [Text Description automatically generated with low confidence] Grad Contacts – Please share this email with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in your area! The Graduate School is bringing theoretically grounded, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive training opportunities to Purdue faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to optimize mentoring relationships. You can learn more about our upcoming mentoring events and workshops below. To register, you will need a GoSignMeUp account. Step-by-step directions for creating this account are attached. You can see a complete list of our workshops and events or learn more about the Graduate School’s Mentoring Initiative at the following link: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/mentoring September 2022: Using the Science of Effective Mentorship to Optimize Faculty-Graduate Student Mentoring Relationships<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3926&AllowDirectL…> September 8, 2022, 10:30am to 12:00pm STEW 302 Open to all In this keynote talk, Dr. McDaniels will provide an overview of the findings of the National Academies Report, The Science of Effective Mentorship (as well as other research) and discuss how to leverage those findings, as well as the expertise that already exists on Purdue’s campus to address critical topics in graduate student mentoring, such as interpersonal boundary management, graduate student mental health, elevating and naming social identities in the mentoring relationship, and sustaining mentoring relationships online. Audience members will walk away with new resources and insights to bring to their work as graduate students, faculty, and academic leaders. Culturally Responsive Mentorship: Evidence-Based Approach to Promoting Graduate Student Success<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3925> September 8, 2022, 3:00pm to 4:15pm STEW 306 Open to faculty and postdocs only In this workshop designed for academic leaders and faculty, Dr. Melissa McDaniels from the Center for the Improvement of Effective Mentorship will introduce research and practices in culturally responsive mentorship. She will facilitate reflection and conversation among colleagues about how culturally responsive practices are evident (and not evidence) in current mentorship practices in departments and research programs. Time will be allocated for questions, answers, and resources. Activating Your Mentoring Network: A Workshop for Graduate Students<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3927> September 9, 2022, 9:30am to 11:00am STEW 302 Open to grad students and postdocs only Graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines are invited to this interactive workshop designed to provide practical tools to activate a mentoring network with breadth and depth. Participants will be led through a series of exercises to identify their own professional development priorities and intentionally link those priorities to individuals that can contribute to their professional development in those areas. Time will be given to conversations about how to engage current and future mentors in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable. Mentoring Dialogs - Seeking Mentors<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3908> September 13, 2022, 11:00am to 12:00pm Young Hall, Room B-83 Join Dean Linda Mason and Associate Dean Melanie Morgan for an unstructured discussion on mentoring. Discussions are loosely based on the curriculum developed by the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) and include the following topics this semester: maintaining effective communication with your mentor, aligning expectations in your mentoring relationship, and do you need multiple mentors? Each discussion will feature one of these topics. The discussions are intended to help graduate students strengthen their mentoring relationships with their major professors and other mentors in their academic careers. Thank you! Brittany Ledman, MBA (She/ Her) Senior Communication Professional The Graduate School 765-496-0475<tel:7654960475> wright63(a)purdue.edu<mailto:wright63@purdue.edu> https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/professional-development/ [Shape Description automatically generated with medium confidence]

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