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Fwd: Grant Funding Opportunity
by Donna Bystrom 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

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Improved Purchase Order Submission Processes
by Finney, Patricia Jean 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Folks, In an effort to save time, money, and hassle of what appears to be a never ending set of signing forms... We have a new plan for the ARMS business office for purchasing. Please read the description below and let me know if you have any problems as we implement it. In terms of when we implement this, we're going to try the band-aid approach (quick and over in one shot). So... Please review the following info and share this information with your students. Keep me updated if there are any snags we find. Dave The ARMS Business Office has been working hard to improve the process of your purchase orders. We know that everyone is very busy and part of our job is to help minimize the amount of time you spend on administrative related functions. We believe the updated process will reduce the time you spend going back and forth to the Business Office. Our hope is that this *almost* paperless process will save the requestor and PI time as well as increase our office efficiency. This process has been used in Zucrow Labs and has had many great outcomes including a quicker response time, ease in locating past purchase orders, and less "back and forth" between Grads, PI's and the Business office. Please know that regardless of this process change, our door is continually open if you have any concerns or questions. Effective immediately all purchase order activity will follow the process outlined below. Please feel free to send us your thoughts regarding this updated process. For convenience both attachments will be added to the Materials website. Improved Purchase Order Submission Processes Steps 1. Complete "Purchase Order Request" (see attached) - All blue areas must be completed. a. Circle Department (AAE, MSE, ENE, WIEP, MEP, EPICS) b. Enter vendor information c. List Purpose/Specific Benefit to project (request will not be accepted without this info) d. Source of Pricing (ie: quote, website, email) - Please mark and also attach this information. e. Circle: Order, Reimbursement or invoice f. Enter Deliver to Information g. Enter Account Information (ie: Fund numbers, Cost Center, Internal Order) h. Item Description and Catalog number. i. PI Signature (this can be an email approval from the PI) 2. A: ARIBA or Credit Card purchases entered by Business Office (if you have signature approval complete step 2, if not please proceed to step 3): Email completed Purchase Order Request to eboarms(a)purdue.edu<mailto:eboarms@purdue.edu>. Subject Line should read: Purchase Request: School or Dept (MSE, AAE, ENE, EPICS, MEP, WIEP), PI last name, Requester last name, Vendor (ie: Purchase Request: MSE, Trice, Rueschhoff, McMaster). Indicate approval in the body of the email. Be sure to attach all pertinent information (ie: quotes, screen prints of website, shopping carts). - Request will not be accepted without this info. Skip to Step 5 B: ARIBA or purchases entered in your Department: You will need to scan and attach all pertinent paperwork electronically to your Ariba order when you enter it. (ie: signed purchase request, email approval, copy of quote, etc.). Skip to Step 5 C: Credit Card purchases on Departmental Card: You will need to turn in the Purchase Order Request with original receipts to the ARMS business office. Skip to Step 5 3. If you do not have approval authorization to sign the request you will need to email a copy of the purchase request to your PI and cc: eboarms(a)purdue.edu<mailto:eboarms@purdue.edu> . Subject Line should read: Purchase Request: School or Dept (MSE, AAE, ENE, EPICS, MEP, WIEP), PI last name, Requester last name, Vendor (ie: Purchase Request: MSE, Trice, Rueschhoff, McMaster). Be sure to attach all pertinent information (ie: quotes, screen prints of website, shopping carts). - Request will not be accepted without this info. 4. The PI will in turn Reply All the approval. 5. ALL PACKING SLIPS WILL STILL NEED TO BE TURNED INTO THE BUSINESS OFFICE. This can be either a hard copy or a scanned copy emailed to eboarms(a)purdue.edu<mailto:eboarms@purdue.edu>. If you email a scanned copy, the subject line should read: "Packing Slip: Vendor, PO#". Other Important Information * Any orders over $10,000 please involve procurement early since these will need to go out for bid. * Any questions please contact Suzanne Kennedy in the Armstrong Business Office (45149). Suzanne Kennedy [Description: Description: Description: PU_signature_white_bg_215x80] Account Clerk IV ARMS Service Center Phone: (765)494-5149 Fax: (765)496-2789 Armstrong Hall, Room 2201 Kenned66(a)purdue.edu<mailto:Kenned66@purdue.edu>

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FW: Purdue Postdoc Challenge- Grant Opportunity Announcement
by Finney, Patricia Jean 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hi all, We have a lot of exciting news and events planned for the coming month and beyond. Please see newsletter below: November 2014 Newsletter **Big announcement** Purdue Postdoc Challenge: Grant funding to use Indiana CTSI-Designated Core Facilities at Purdue University We are pleased to announce that the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI) is offering two $5000 grants for the use of specific Purdue core facilities. The Indiana CTSI is a collaboration of three universities in Indiana including Purdue University, Indiana University, and Notre Dame (https://www.indianactsi.org/) and focuses on translational research with the aim of improving human health. This one-year grant is being offered to Purdue Postdocs on the West Lafayette campus with prior approval from their advisor(s). Proposals (3 pages max.) will need to clearly demonstrate a translational science strategy using one or more CTSI-accredited Purdue core facilities. Applications will be due Monday, February 2nd, 2015. Questions can be directed to Dr. Thomas Sors at tsors(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tsors@purdue.edu>. The RFA is attached. The following events will have more information: Friday November 21st: Grant-Writing Workshop (ABE 205) 1-2PM with Perry Kirkham (Project Coordinator)and Sally Bond (Assistant Director of Research Development Services, Proposal Coordination) This workshop will be focused on how to write a 3-page proposal. It will be a 1-hour workshop. Thursday December 11th: Information Session (ME 1012) 12:30-1:30PM with Thomas Sors (Chief Scientific Liaison, Bindley Bioscience Center) This information session will focus on any specific questions related to the proposal. -------------- Seminars Wednesday November 12th: Grant Writing (BRNG Rm 2291) 4:30PM Dr. Peter Dunn Dr. Dunn will give a thorough overview of how to write a successful grant, how to grasp your audiences' attention, which sections to spend the most time on, etc. Thursday November 20th: Part I: CV, resume, cover letter (MATH 175) 4:30PM Dr. Rebecca Doerge Dr. Doerge will present how to how to job search, write a cover letter and CV/Resume in an open, honest manner. No question is off limits. This is part I of a two part series. -------------- Coffee Hour Thursday November 20th: Math 215 12:30-1:30PM If you are interested in presenting, please email ppda(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ppda@purdue.edu> Hope to see you soon! Kind regards, Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Buescher NIFA Postdoctoral Associate Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Purdue University (765) 494-9042

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MSE SEMINAR SERIES: Dr. Chelsea S. Davis, NIST, November 21, 2014 9:15 A.M.
by Finney, Patricia Jean 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEDC95.BBB62F80] MSE 690 Seminar Series Prof. Chelsea S. Davis Materials Research Engineer National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, Maryland "Understanding Polymer Interfaces: Unique Measurement Strategies" Friday, November 21, 2014 ARMS 1109 Refreshments - 9:15 am / Seminar - 9:30 am

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Fwd: November seminar
by Donna Bystrom 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

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Gamini Mendis - MSE Prelim 1 Seminar - Nov. 19, 2014
by Finney, Patricia Jean 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

MSE Prelim 1 Seminar “Free Volume in Piezoelectric Polymers” Presented By: Gamini Mendis November 19, 2014 10:30 A.M. ARMS 1103

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Prelim 1 abstract
by Finney, Patricia Jean 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

MSE Prelim 1 Seminar “Free Volume in Piezoelectric Polymers” Presented By: Gamini Mendis November 19, 2014 10:30 A.M. ARMS 1103

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TODAY - MSE SEMINAR SERIES: Prof. Jason Weiss, Purdue University
by Finney, Patricia Jean 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

[cid:image001.jpg@01CEDC95.BBB62F80] MSE 690 Seminar Series Prof. Jason Weiss Jack and Kay Hockema Professor of Civil Engineering Purdue University "Joint Deterioration in Concrete Pavement and Potential Methods for Improving Service Life" Friday, November 7, 2014 ARMS 1010 Refreshments - 3:30 pm / Seminar - 3:45 pm

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Reminder: Registration - "Engineering Across Cultures" - Wed. Nov. 12
by Finney, Patricia Jean 07 Nov '14

07 Nov '14

Dear Graduate Administrators and GSO Presidents, This is a reminder that the Engineering Across Cultures workshop registration will be ending on Monday, November 10, 2014, and we would ask that you please send the following announcement to your graduate students and postdocs on behalf of the College. Thank you very much for your help. Best Regards, Rebeka S. Frakes rhersked(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rhersked@purdue.edu> (765) 494-4873 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Engineering Graduate Students and Postdocs: Registration is now open for the “Engineering Across Cultures” workshop held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in STEW 322. Copy and paste this link to register https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eLP6Qz2LvMMeml7. Registration closes Monday, November 10, at 12:00 pm. We advise that you register as soon as possible. Light refreshments will be provided. The workshop session will be 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please note that there is only one session offered for this particular workshop. About this workshop Working across countries and cultures is increasingly a necessity for engineers, regardless of whether they pursue careers in industry or the academy. This interactive workshop is designed to introduce engineers to foundational concepts and strategies needed to enhance their global competency and mobility. The content is organized around two key topics: 1) Engineering Cultures, a conceptual framework that improves the ability of participants to identify and understand national and regional differences in what it means to practice as a technical professional, and 2) Problem Solving with People, a participant observation strategy that enables professionals to systematically identify, understand, and negotiate the kinds of conflicting perspectives that often arise when diverse groups of people come together to solve problems. Spring 2015 Schedule (Dates TBA): “Be a Competitive Candidate: Careers in Industry” “Be a Competitive Candidate: Careers at Government Agencies and National Laboratories” Additional Information: Please visit the College of Engineering Graduate Programs website and look under the “Professional Development” section for more information about the Future Engineering Faculty and Professionals workshops and supporting professional development materials https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate. Look forward to seeing you at a workshop! Audeen Fentiman Associate Dean

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Registration - "Engineering Across Cultures" - Wed. Nov. 12
by Finney, Patricia Jean 04 Nov '14

04 Nov '14

Dear Engineering Graduate Students and Postdocs: Registration is now open for the “Engineering Across Cultures” workshop held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in STEW 322. Copy and paste this link to register https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eLP6Qz2LvMMeml7. Registration closes Monday, November 10, at 12:00 pm. We advise that you register as soon as possible. Light refreshments will be provided. The workshop session will be 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please note that there is only one session offered for this particular workshop. About this workshop Working across countries and cultures is increasingly a necessity for engineers, regardless of whether they pursue careers in industry or the academy. This interactive workshop is designed to introduce engineers to foundational concepts and strategies needed to enhance their global competency and mobility. The content is organized around two key topics: 1) Engineering Cultures, a conceptual framework that improves the ability of participants to identify and understand national and regional differences in what it means to practice as a technical professional, and 2) Problem Solving with People, a participant observation strategy that enables professionals to systematically identify, understand, and negotiate the kinds of conflicting perspectives that often arise when diverse groups of people come together to solve problems. Spring 2015 Schedule (Dates TBA): “Be a Competitive Candidate: Careers in Industry” “Be a Competitive Candidate: Careers at Government Agencies and National Laboratories” Additional Information: Please visit the College of Engineering Graduate Programs website and look under the “Professional Development” section for more information about the Future Engineering Faculty and Professionals workshops and supporting professional development materials https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Graduate. Look forward to seeing you at a workshop! Audeen Fentiman Associate Dean

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