February 2023 - Msepostdoc-list

ARMS Fume Hood Status
by Fifer, Jennifer Louise 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Hi All, The ARMS building deputy confirmed that all our fume hoods in ARMS appear to be functioning properly with exception to ARMS B146a (Trice Lab). Please feel free to continue fume hood work (with exception to in B146a). Best, Jenni Fifer, MS Research Support Engineer Materials Science & Engineering Purdue University Phone: 765-494-9718 Email: fiferj(a)purdue.edu

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Reminder! MSE 690- CAMECA
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Hi All, Reminder!! MSE 690- CAMECA (ARMS 1010) Monday, February 13th Refreshments: 3:30pm Seminar: 3:45pm 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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Amelia's Cafe Grand Re-Opening
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 10 Feb '23

10 Feb '23

Hi All, Please see attached flyer for Amelia's Café Grand Re-opening. Also, HAPPY FRIDAY! 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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MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for February 2023
by Erk, Kendra A 09 Feb '23

09 Feb '23

To view this newsletter on the web, visit https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/research/newsletter/safety-equipment-new… MSE Safety & Equipment Newsletter for February 2023 **** Important Upcoming Dates **** * Next PUMA Lab Cleaning Day (with cookies): Friday, Feb 24, 3:30 pm * Next ARMS Sample Prep Labs Cleaning Day: Thursday, March 2, 3:00 pm **** For Waste-to-Fuel, Keep Solids and Halogens Separate! **** Approximately 75% of the hazardous waste generated at Purdue has a second life as liquid fuel used for important industrial and manufacturing operations, including fuel for the high-temperature kilns used to create cement for buildings, bridges, and roadways. When it is safe to do so, you can follow these three steps to ensure your liquid waste has a better chance of being repurposed as a fuel supplement: * Keep solids separate from your liquid waste when you can (e.g., wipes and cotton balls). * Collect & store waste that contains halogens (F, Cl, Br...) separately from non-halogenated waste and, when you can, minimize the amount of halogen-containing waste that you create because halogens are more costly and complicated to dispose of. * Properly label all components in your liquid waste containers so REM staff can quickly determine if your waste is fuel-compatible, or not. As always, 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. In the few cases where solid-liquid separation is unsafe or impractical (e.g., picric acid, perchloric acid), REM requires an explanation in the "comments" section of the waste pickup request stating why the liquids and solids cannot be separated. **** Fume Hood Safety Reminders **** Recently, a member of our school was injured when a fume hood sash was fully opened to address a leaking peristaltic pump. Fume hoods are ubiquitous in MSE lab spaces. And thanks to our recent Pet Photo competitions, we all know it is important to "shut the sash" when the hoods aren't in use. But this advice extends to when you are actively using the hood as well. The vertical sashes and horizontal sliding windows (see photo) should be positioned between you & your experiments in the hood at all times to best protect yourself from unsafe situations (e.g., explosions, leaks, etc.). [cid:image002.png@01D93C7B.3F9FC6E0] (Dr. Travis Thornell, PhD MSE 2018, performing a controlled radical polymerization in ARMS B160) **** Annual Indemnification Process Starting Soon for IMI, ARMS, MSEE, and KEPN **** As part of our Integrated Safety Plan<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/isp/index.html> (ISP) 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 using this self-audit checklist<https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/documents/forms/ispcheck.pdf>. After our self-audit checklists are submitted, REM staff will inspect select lab spaces in each building. To prepare for these self-audits and inspections, please be proactive in identifying and abating (fixing) any lingering lab safety and hygiene issues in the lab space where you most frequently work. The indemnification timeline is as follows: * IMI: self-audit has begun; lab inspections will occur in March * ARMS & MSEE: self-audit will begin this month; lab inspections will occur in April * KEPN: self-audit will take place in May; lab inspections will occur in June Please watch for future announcements and deadlines from Jenni about this important process. **** ISP Grad/Post-Doc Survey Results **** Every spring, MSE grad students and post-docs are surveyed in preparation for the ISP Indemnification. This survey not only helps MSE track where our researchers are but provides an opportunity for researchers to tell us how safe they feel in our labs and areas we can improve as a school. MSE researchers work in 15 different buildings as well as off-campus locations (see image). Of the 15 campus 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. From the survey, MSE researchers believe our labs could benefit from the following: * Decreasing clutter and increasing routine cleaning accountability * Better organization and documentation in lab spaces, including audits of long-term sample storage * Greater awareness and discussion of ergonomic best practices 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:image004.jpg@01D93C7B.3F9FC6E0] **** Hazardous Waste Labelling Change **** A welcomed simplification to our current practices, Purdue REM will now allow orange hazardous waste stickers to contain both the user's name (the person who generated the waste) and the PIs name. See the image below. The second waste label - the fluorescent "user" sticker - is no longer required. [cid:image006.jpg@01D93C7B.3F9FC6E0] **** New Portal for MSE-Related Software **** ECN has launched a new portal for accessing MSE-related software directly on your computer - without the need to use VPN. You can access software at: https://appsanywhere.ecn.purdue.edu/login Relevant software for MSE includes: Ansys, Anaconda/Python, Autodesk, Catia, Granta-EduPack, Inventor, Mathematica, Matlab, Origin, RStudio, Solidworks, Thermo-Calc. Note that this software is generally available to both Windows and Mac users, but macOS Ventura support is currently limited. If you have technical questions about launching the software, please contact ECN at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/AboutUs/ContactUs **** Reminder: ARMS 2130/2132/2136 First Thursday Clean-Ups **** The MSE Safety Committee in consultation with REM facilitates monthly clean-up sessions for the Sample Prep / Polishing / Microscopy lab spaces in ARMS (ARMS 2136, 2132, and 2130). All active lab users of these spaces are required to help with 2 clean-up sessions per year, which take place on the first Thursday of every month from 3-4 pm. The next cleaning session will be March 2nd. To sign-up for this session or any future session, please click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A5AD2CABF5C25-arms **** 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 SEM: Talukder Alam<mailto:alam18@purdue.edu> * For characterization equipment, scan the QR code. **** Important Links and Contact Information **** * 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) * 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 links to report a safety concern or incident<https://www.purdue.edu/advocacy/students/report.html>, including "Student of Concern" reporting * 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 Kendra A. Erk Associate Professor of Materials Engineering Purdue University soft-material-mechanics.squarespace.com

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FW: MSE Software available on AppsAnywhere
by Stacey, Lisa A 08 Feb '23

08 Feb '23

Forwarding on behalf of Prof. Titus: Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant 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-…> ________________________________ Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, ECN has launched a new portal for accessing MSE-related software directly on your computer - without the need to use VPN. You can access software at: https://appsanywhere.ecn.purdue.edu/login Relevant software for MSE includes: * Ansys * Anaconda/Python * Autodesk * Catia * Granta-EduPack * Inventor * Mathematica * Matlab * Origin * RStudio * Solidworks * Thermo-Calc Note that this software is generally available to both Windows and Mac users, but macOS Ventura support is currently limited. If you have technical questions about launching the software, please contact ECN at: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECN/AboutUs/ContactUs Thanks, Mike --------------------- Michael S. Titus Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering Purdue University 701 West Stadium Ave West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA phone: +1-765-494-9215 fax: +1-765-494-1204

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FW: [Gradcontacts] Mentoring Training Opportunities for Faculty and Postdocs
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

From: gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu <gradcontacts-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of Ruiz, Andrea Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2:14 PM To: gradcontacts(a)purdue.edu Subject: [Gradcontacts] Mentoring Training Opportunities for Faculty and Postdocs Good Afternoon, Grad Contacts! Please share this information with faculty and postdocs in your area. As part of the Graduate School's Mentoring Improvement Initiative<https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/mentoring/index.html>, the Office of Professional Development is collaborating with Dr. Vicki Kennell, the Writing Lab's Associate Director for Graduate and Multilingual Education to bring mentorship training opportunities to Purdue faculty and postdocs. You can learn more about the upcoming mentoring workshops below. Mentoring Graduate Writers | February 15 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Zoom<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3986&AllowDirectL…> A good deal of research indicates that mentoring graduate students on their writing is fraught with problems. This initial workshop will share a range of best practices around mentoring and writing in the disciplines, with the hope of making mentoring graduate writers more empowered, effective, and sustainable. Participants will learn strategies for sound response and receive materials to take away and study. This event is an interactive hands-on workshop. Please be prepared to post thoughts in the chat, participate in breakout room activities and discussions, and share questions you may have. The interactive portion will primarily use a Google Docs handout that you can download a copy to use for the activity. It is strongly suggested to plan to use a computer set-up with a monitor larger than a laptop screen, if possible. This workshop is for faculty and postdocs only. Mentoring and the Dissertation Process | February 23 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Zoom<https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3987&AllowDirectL…> Among the most consequential documents that writers produce in graduate school is the dissertation. Strong mentoring at specific critical junctures in the dissertation process can strengthen both the document itself and graduate students' abilities to later support their graduate students. Unfortunately, most faculty receive little to no training about the writing instruction central to the dissertation process, from invention to final deposit. Instead, they rely upon their own experiences in producing a doctoral thesis, which might have been problematic and trauma-producing or wonderful yet still mystifying. This workshop incorporates current research on graduate student writing and builds on insights about graduate student struggles that the Writing Lab gains through working with dissertation writers. Faculty will be offered actionable strategies for helping dissertation writers be more effective. The workshop also will offer faculty mentors guidance on when and how to direct their students to the Writing Lab for intensive and ongoing support. This event is an interactive hands-on workshop. Please be prepared to post thoughts in the chat, participate in breakout room activities and discussions, and share questions you may have. The interactive portion will primarily use a Google Docs handout that you can download a copy to use for the activity. It is strongly suggested to plan to use a computer set-up with a monitor larger than a laptop screen, if possible. This workshop is for faculty and postdocs only. Please Note: You must have a GoSignMeUp account to register for these free workshops. Step-by-step instructions for creating this account are attached. If you have any questions, please email profdev(a)purdue.edu<mailto:profdev@purdue.edu>. Thank you! Andrea Andrea Ruiz Communications Specialist The Graduate School 765-496-0994

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ARMS Fume Hoods
by Fifer, Jennifer Louise 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

Attention ARMS Fume Hood Users, Please refrain from doing chemical work in the ARMS fume hoods until further notice. Our fume hoods have been experiencing sudden changes in air flow velocity and shutdowns with increasing frequency and it is not advised that we use them at this time. If you currently have open chemicals in a fume hood please remove them at this time. Facilities and REM/EHS have both been notified of this issue. Best Regards, Jenni Fifer, MS Instructional & Research Support Engineer Materials Science & Engineering Purdue University fiferj(a)purdue.edu<mailto:fiferj@purdue.edu> 765-494-9718

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Suspected Spam Mail re Shared Google Drive File from Interim Dean Lundstrom
by Stacey, Lisa A 07 Feb '23

07 Feb '23

All, you may have received the following suspected spam mail regarding shared google drive file from Interim Dean Lundstrom, which has been reported to abuse(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abuse@purdue.edu>. Please DO NOT OPEN OR CLICK ON THE EMAIL OR ANY CONTENT OR LINKS WITHIN, AND DELETE IT. [cid:image001.png@01D93ACF.D9733E30] Thanks, Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant 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-…>

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Final Defense for Haoming Yu Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00pm(est); ARMS 1028 or via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 03 Feb '23

03 Feb '23

Hi All, Please consider attending. Final Defense for Haoming Yu Date: Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 2:00pm (EST) Place: ARMS 1028 or via WebEx https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98391612898 [cid:image001.jpg@01D937E9.8B07C470] 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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Reminder!! MSE 690 Dr. David Poerschke 2/3/23
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 02 Feb '23

02 Feb '23

Hi All, Reminder!! MSE 690 Seminar Dr. David Poerschke (McKnight Land-Grant Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota) Friday, February 3rd, 2023; ARMS 1010 * 3:30pm Refreshments * 3:45pm Seminar 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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