August 2025 - Msepostdoc-list

ARMS Card Swipe Access for Holiday Weekend
by Lisa A Stacey 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

As a reminder, Purdue WL campus will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1st in honor of the Labor Day Holiday. If the building remains locked, please use the card swipe access with your Purdue ID card, located on the ARMS South side door of the Atrium. Enjoy your long holiday weekend! Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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Missing Pkg from METCO, delivered to MSE 8/19
by Lisa A Stacey 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Good Morning, We are trying to track down a missing package delivered to MSE on 8/19, from METCO, that should have gone to Benjamin Lam. It was never logged on our incoming package/sign-out sheet in the mail area, but shows delivered on the 19th. If you, or someone from your group accidentally grabbed it, either in MSE mail area, or ARMS loading dock, please return to Ben or the front office to be redirected as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance, and please always remember to double-check names on incoming deliveries, and utilize the package sign-out sheet. Have a nice weekend, Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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FW: Upcoming Professional Development Workshops
by Yuan-Yu Karen Morgan 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Boiler Up! From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU> On Behalf Of Prof Dev Sent: Friday, August 29, 2025 7:39 AM To: Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU Subject: [GRADCONTACTS] Upcoming Professional Development Workshops - Please Share Good morning, Grad Contacts! Below are next week's workshop offerings. Kindly share this information with your graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and feel free to post it on relevant channels. [cid:F633BD62BDB62947989065DDE6D9CD20@namprd22.prod.outlook.com] Register here: https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…> Sincerely, Becky Engwall Professional Development Program Administrator Purdue University Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars O: 765-496-9072 M: 765-543-5989 E: engwall(a)purdue.edu<mailto:engwall@purdue.edu> 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 | Young Hall https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/ Responsibility | Arranger | Activator | Ideation | Adaptability

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Invitation: LLM Hackathon for Applications in Materials Science & Chemistry
by Lisa A Stacey 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Forwarding on behalf of Alejandro Strachan Reilly Professor of Materials Engineering, Purdue University Co-Director, nanoHUB<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnanohub.or…> and Chipshub<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fchipshub.o…> Research Fellow, Intelligent Twins & Digital Innovation, Purdue Office of Research Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> ________________________________ Dear Colleagues, We would like to invite you to participate in the LLM Hackathon for Applications in Materials Science & Chemistry, taking place September 11-12, 2025 at Purdue University. Participants will work in teams to address a problem of their choice in materials science or chemistry using modern LLMs. The event will also feature tutorials on the latest developments by leaders in the field and online mentoring sessions to help teams overcome challenges. Large Language Models (LLMs) have recently captured the attention of scientists worldwide, with studies highlighting their potential in chemistry and materials science. To explore these possibilities, the University of Chicago (with NSF support) organized the first hackathon in 2023<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpubs.rsc.…>, featuring 14 applications published in Digital Discovery<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpubs.rsc.…>. In 2024<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org…>, the event expanded to 34 projects across seven physical sites and a virtual track, with results published on arXiv<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Farxiv.org…>. This year, Purdue University will host one of the in-person sites at the Burton Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ed…> with support from nanoHUB and the NSF FAIROS program. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Register here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…> We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity to collaborate with experts, develop innovative ideas, and advance the application of LLMs in science. Juan Carlos Verduzco, Rushik Desai, and Alejandro Strachan -- Alejandro Strachan Reilly Professor of Materials Engineering, Purdue University Co-Director, nanoHUB<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnanohub.or…> and Chipshub<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fchipshub.o…> Research Fellow, Intelligent Twins & Digital Innovation, Purdue Office of Research

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Welcome [back?] to Materials!
by Bryan Douglas Huey 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

Dear MSE students, Welcome to the new academic year, after what I hope was a pleasant and productive summer. I’m especially pleased to congratulate all of our incoming students and postdocs for joining Purdue Materials. This includes 30 new graduate students, and 86 undergraduates new to Materials Engineering—our biggest incoming class ever! You are joining a thriving program, with award winning faculty and staff devoted to your success. Whether you’re about to graduate, or new to the School of Materials, I hope you will drop in on one of my office hours reserved purely for students. Come by to chat, talk materials, share your suggestions and concerns, or just enjoy the random treats I’ll be offering (Arms 2301, near the front desk). * 4-5 on the 1st Thursday of each month (starting 9/4). * 12-1 on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (starting 9/17). * Of course private meetings can be arranged when necessary. Finally, remember to watch for important announcements from our advisors, administrators, faculty, student clubs, the MSE department digest, and this email list. If we’re reaching out, it’s worth your attention—we’re talking internships and jobs, important deadlines, special seminars, etc. I wish you all a wonderful semester, and look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Bryan Huey Bryan D. Huey Professor and Head, School of Materials Purdue University, College of Engineering

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MSE Department Digest - August 25th
by Maddison DeLaney Walsh 25 Aug '25

25 Aug '25

[cid:dad19cf3-e610-4fdd-9bde-aa75b522a0bb] August 25th, 2025 Welcome back, Boilermakers! Conference Room Reminder Please make sure you turn off lights and TVs, push in chairs, and clean off whiteboards. Please help keep our MSE conference rooms clean and ready for your fellow Boilermakers and guests! *Note: Conference rooms are now open to reserve for meetings through the fall semester. Instructions for how to book an MSE conference room can be found on our undergraduate blog : Conference Room Reservations<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaterials…> MSE Final Defense 9/3 | Benjamin Kipp | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/Final-Defens…> 9/10 | Alyson Pickering | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/Final-Defens…> MSE Preliminary Seminars 9/10 | Khaled Ayman ElToukhy | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/Prelim_Khale…> 9/15 | Nathan Misenheimer | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/Prelim_Natha…> MSE Socials MSE Facebo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…>ok<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | MSE Linke<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>d<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>In<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> | MSE Instagram<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> | MSE Undergraduate Blog<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaterials…> Boiler Up! Maddi Walsh Senior Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-496-0460 [cid:cc0af61b-1592-4546-b03e-39be9978fa96]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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Gordon Research Refund
by Maddison DeLaney Walsh 20 Aug '25

20 Aug '25

Hello MSE Faculty & Students, One of the department cards recently received two refund charges, as detailed here: [cid:381bb531-0a13-4354-935d-4a0909339f0e] If you are aware of what these charges are for and/or have a receipt for it, please email me ASAP with this information. Any information is helpful. Thanks, Maddi Walsh Senior Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-496-0460 [cid:f73458dc-7913-43d1-8c9e-435721b7366f]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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MSE Faculty/Staff Retreat Wed., 8/20, 9:30-3
by Lisa A Stacey 19 Aug '25

19 Aug '25

Greetings all, As we gear up for the new Fall semester, letting you know that MSE faculty and staff will be attending our annual Fall Dept. retreat tomorrow (Wed. 8/20) from 9:30 am-3 pm). The office will be open for packages and mail, and Nah'Shon our student assistant will be covering the front desk. If you have an urgent need, please email MSE faculty or Staff. Keep an eye out on your email for hopefully some great lunch items around midday, as we always order extras! If Lab Safety issue, please contact Casey Peters (peter878(a)purdue.edu<mailto:peter878@purdue.edu>), or call 911 for emergency. Looking forward to another great year with MSE, as we welcome Dr. Bryan Huey, our new Department Head, and Andriana Williams, our new Sr. Administrative Assistant! Cheers! Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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FW: West Elevator 8/19
by Lisa A Stacey 15 Aug '25

15 Aug '25

Good afternoon, The Elevator Shop has informed me that the west elevator will be out-of-service on Tuesday, August 19th in order to perform some essential repairs. Our other two elevators, found in the center of the building, will be operational. Please factor this into your planning. Thanks, Phil Qualio Building Deputy Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-496-9757 [F636F13E]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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MSE Department Digest - August 11th
by Maddison DeLaney Walsh 11 Aug '25

11 Aug '25

[cid:9011290f-b96a-433a-a05f-a979cc0d5c05] August 11th, 2025 Conference Room Reminder Please make sure you turn off lights and TVs, push in chairs, and clean off whiteboards. Please help keep our MSE conference rooms clean and ready for your fellow Boilermakers and guests! *Note: Conference rooms are now open to reserve for meetings through the fall semester. Instructions for how to book an MSE conference room can be found on our undergraduate blog : Conference Room Reservations<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaterials…> MSE Preliminary Seminars 8/14 | Victoria Rusnak | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/Final_Victor…> 8/15 | Yinghang Liu | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2025/prelim_Yingh…> MSE Socials MSE Facebo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…>ok<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | MSE Linke<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>d<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…>In<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linke…> | MSE Instagram<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…> | MSE Undergraduate Blog<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmaterials…> Boiler Up! Maddi Walsh Senior Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-496-0460 [cid:7c5e88fc-6f8e-44f1-b19d-0c13c51cbfc3]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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