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Indiana Winter Safety Tips & Tricks❄️
by Maddison DeLaney Walsh 21 Nov '24

21 Nov '24

Hello Students, Many of you probably woke up this morning and saw that our first snowfall of the winter season has arrived! We know some of you may not have driven or trudged through before, so we wanted to send out some safety tips and tricks to help you not turn into Frosty the Snowman ☃️! Winter Driving: * Drive Smoothly: Gentle, deliberate movements keep tires gripping. Pretend there’s hot coffee in your lap! * Look Ahead: Anticipate stops and turns. Allow extra distance—double on wet roads, triple on snow, more on ice. * Use Your Hazard Lights: Turn on your hazard lights if you need to drive slower due to icy conditions or if you feel you might slide. This helps alert other drivers to your caution. * Clear Snow Before Driving: Remove all snow from your car, especially if it’s an inch or more. Snow flying off your vehicle can obstruct the view of other drivers and create dangerous conditions. * Mind Warning Lights: Flashing stability-control lights mean your wheels are slipping. Ease off the accelerator. * Focus on Your Path: In a skid, look where you want to go, not where you’re heading. * Front-Wheel Skid: Ease off the gas to regain traction. * Rear-Wheel Skid: Turn the wheel toward the slide. No brakes! * Use ABS Brakes: Push the pedal hard and steer around obstacles—don’t pump the brakes. * Test Traction: Lightly apply brakes to gauge grip (when it’s safe). A chattering pedal signals slick roads. * Read the Road: Shiny surfaces = ice/slush; dry snow offers better grip. Plan for shady spots. * Think Ahead: Use local knowledge to prepare for hills and sharp turns. * Pack Essentials: Get a snowbrush, flashlight, snacks, and a blanket to keep in your car! * Warm Up: Give your car time to warm up while you scrape off the ice and snow. General Winter Tips * Stay Hydrated: Cold weather dehydrates you—drink plenty of water! * Seal Your Space: Drafts from windows or doors can make your living space colder—use weatherstripping or a draft stopper. * Dress in Layers: Wear thermal clothing, sweaters, and a waterproof outer layer. Don’t forget gloves, a hat, and a scarf! * Invest in Good Boots: Warm, waterproof boots with good traction are essential for icy sidewalks. * Keep Essentials Handy: Always have a warm coat and extra gloves, even if you’re just running errands. If you want to build your own Frosty, snow packs better when it's above 32°. If you try to build one when it's below freezing, you'll have a hard time getting the snow to pack! Maddi Walsh Senior Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-496-0460 [cid:a86bdde2-1eb4-42c3-b1f8-0747f23d506e]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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FW: Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for all Disciplines
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 20 Nov '24

20 Nov '24

Boiler Up! From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU> On Behalf Of Swan, Rachelle Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:06 PM To: Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU Subject: [GRADCONTACTS] Postdoc Fellowship Opportunity for all Disciplines The Branco Weiss Fellowship Summary Branco Weiss, a renowned Swiss entrepreneur and supporter of science, has dedicated nearly his entire fortune to supporting exceptional postdoctoral researchers with a generous 5-year grant (more information available at https://brancoweissfellowship.org<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…>). Since 2002, the Branco Weiss Fellowship - Society in Science has supported more than 150 early-career researchers. Fellows are free to carry out their projects at any academic institution worldwide, allowing them to choose the environment that best suits their research needs. The fellowship is open to researchers at postdoctoral level in all disciplines (including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities). Eligibility You are eligible for the 2025 intake if: * You officially hold a PhD on January 15, 2025 * You have obtained your PhD a maximum of five years prior to January 15, 2025 * You do not hold/have not held a faculty-equivalent position (e.g. assistant professor or lecturer) * Your project departs from the mainstream of research in your discipline * You have a record of outstanding scientific achievement * You demonstrate in the proposal a willingness to engage in a dialog on relevant social, cultural, political or economic issues beyond the frontiers of your particular discipline Please note that we typically do not fund mainstream research projects that could also be funded by other scientific organizations. Duration Research projects should be conceived to last five years. The first two and a half years of a project are called the pioneer phase. Before the end of the second year, a site visit will take place and a review will be conducted. At this point, the project, its continued originality, and the productivity of the fellow will be evaluated. If the results of the evaluation and site visit are satisfactory, the fellow enters the exploitation phase for the remaining two and a half years of the fellowship. Branco Weiss Fellows are encouraged to seek faculty positions during their exploitation phase. Fellows can start a faculty position/professorship after the first year of the fellowship. Assuming an academic position will not result in termination of the fellowship. Funding A Branco Weiss Fellowship amounts to max. CHF 600,000 (currently $678,560 US) for up to five years. It may be used to cover all legitimate costs of research (i.e. salary and/or equipment, travel expenses, consumables, personnel, etc.). Application Applications for the 2025 fellowship are now open and close January 15th, 2025. Apply here<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feresearch…>. Before applying, please read the Frequently Asked Questions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…> and Guidelines<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbrancowei…> on this website carefully. To avoid server-overload, submit your application at least 1 to 2 days before the deadline. Please have the following documents (pdf files) ready for uploading: * Letter of motivation including a statement explaining why your research differs from the mainstream (max. 1 page) * Your proposed research project (max. 5 pages, including abstract, timelines, tentative milestones and references) * Your CV (max. 4 pages) * An invitation letter by your prospective host, stating why you are invited to the host group and why your research project is supported * Copies of your three best publications (no doctoral theses, no books, only peer-reviewed journal articles or individual book chapters) * 5 reviewer suggestions (to be entered directly in the online application) Rachelle Swan, Ph.D. Extramural Funding Specialist Fellowship Office E-mail: trainee-funding(a)purdue.edu<mailto:trainee-funding@purdue.edu>; Tel: (765) 496-7652 [cid:image001.png@01DB3B5D.BC91A320]

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Seminar - Dr. Sudip Chakraborty - Monday, November 25th @ 2:30pm in ARMS 1103
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 19 Nov '24

19 Nov '24

Hi All, Please consider attending the following seminar hosted by Professor Babak Anasori "Computational Advancement of Sustainable Energy Materials: Connecting a Few Dots" Dr. Sudip Chakraborty - Materials Theory for Energy Scavenging (MATES) Lab at Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI) Allahabad (Prayagraj), India Monday, November 25th Seminar 2:30pm ARMS 1103 **See attachment. Thank you Josh Contreras Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-494-4100 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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Reminder! MSE 690 Seminar - Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin - Friday, November 22nd
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 19 Nov '24

19 Nov '24

Hi All, Just sending a note as a reminder for the seminar this Friday. "Advances in Bio-Based Polymers: Harnessing Ligno-Nanocellulose for Sustainable Material Innovations" Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin - Associate Professor in the School of Forest Biomaterials at Auburn University Friday, November 22nd Seminar 3:30pm ARMS 1010 **See attachment. Thank you Josh Contreras Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-494-4100 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> Thank you Josh Contreras Senior Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Office: 765-494-4100 [3749DD84]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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MSE Department Digest - November 18th
by Maddison DeLaney Walsh 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

[cid:68e662e5-10b0-4235-803b-68856748904a] November 18th, 2024 MSE 390 Events 11/20 | Tom Stegall - Adjutant Solutions Group (ASG) | ARMS 1010 @ 3:30pm | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/MSE-390-Seminars/2024/390-ASG> MSE 690 Events 11/22 | Dr. Maria Soledad Peresin - Associate Professor in the School of Forest Biomaterials at Auburn University | ARMS 1010 @ 3:30pm | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/MSE-690-Seminars/mse-690-2024/690…> MSE Seminars 11/18 | Matt Parry - Introduction to Problem Solving (8D methodology) | Click to Register & Add to Calendar<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.te…> MSE Graduate Student Events Preliminary Exams 11/19 | Jae Ik Choi | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/prelim-Jae-I…> 11/22 | Kaustubh Bawankule | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/Prelim_Kaust…> <https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/Prelim_Kaust…> Final Defense 11/19 | Nathaniel Keninger | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/final-defens…> 11/19 | Samanvaya Singh Gaur | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/final_defens…> 11/22 | Sarvesh Bajaj | Click for Info & Add to Calendar<https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/events/Thesis-Defenses/2024/Final_Defens…> Purdue Events 11/28 - 11/29 | Thanksgiving Break | Faculty & Staff will not be in the office, MSE office will be closed, and Purdue buildings may be closed during the break. 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 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:1d2b27f8-270b-4193-ac0e-5cf1c46f28c0]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>

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FW: [GRADCONTACTS] Workshops November 18
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Boiler Up! From: Gradcontacts <Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU> On Behalf Of Loy, Allison L Sent: Friday, November 15, 2024 8:47 AM To: Gradcontacts(a)LISTS.PURDUE.EDU Subject: Re: [GRADCONTACTS] Workshops November 18 Good morning, Grad Contacts! These are the workshop offerings for next week. Would you please forward to your graduate students and postdoctoral scholars? [cid:image001.png@01DB3739.C5421EF0] Sign up here: https://gspd.gosignmeup.com/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgspd.gosi…> Thanks, Alli Allison Loy (s/her) Events Coordinator Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your normal working hours. Ernest Young Hall, Room 160 | 155 S. Grant St. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Loy2(a)purdue.edu<mailto:Loy2@purdue.edu>

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FW: RSVP for Virtual Postdoc Expo at MSU on 12/13!
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Boiler Up, Dr. Morgan [cid:image001.png@01DB3686.5240D620] Rachelle Swan, Ph.D. Director & Extramural Funding Specialist | Office for Postdoctoral Scholars E-mail: rachelle(a)purdue.edu<mailto:rachelle@purdue.edu>; Tel: (765) 496-7652 [cid:image002.jpg@01DB3686.5240D620]

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MSEGSA Potluck
by Materials Science and Engineering Graduate St Assoc 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Hello MSE Graduate Students, Postdocs, and Professors! As the fall semester begins to wrap up, we are excited to invite you all to join us for an International Potluck! Please see the attached flyer and information below. What: A potluck event is a casual event where attendees bring food to share with the group. We ask that, if you are able, to please bring a dish, snack, dessert, or anything else to share with the group. This can range from 2L of soda to as large as a group entree. If possible, we would love if you could bring an item from your culture to introduce and share with your fellow MSEs. Or you could just bring one of your favorite foods! We will have serving utensils, plates, cups, etc. so don't worry about bringing those. Where & When: Thursday, November 21st, 4-5:30 pm in ARMS 2114. Please reach out to us at this email address, or to Kat (knykiel(a)purdue.edu) or Krutarth (kamath16(a)purdue.edu) with any questions. We hope to see you there! MSE Graduate Student Association MSEGSA(a)purdue.edu

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FW: Dr. Will Hubbard, CEO of NanoElectronic Imaging Inc. (NEI) Seminar at Birck Nanotechnology Center Friday Nov 15th at 1:30pm
by Stacey, Lisa A 13 Nov '24

13 Nov '24

Forwarding on behalf of Rosa E. Diaz, PhD, Research Assistant Faculty, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering 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…> Subject: Seminar at Birck Nanotechnology Center Friday Nov 15th at 1:30pm Dear all, Dr. Will Hubbard is visiting Birck Nanotechnology Center this Friday to present his resent work on imaging current generation in electronic devices while observing the sample inside a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM). This technique is called STEM - EBIC, and even though it has been widely used in SEMs in academic and research institutions, Dr. Hubbard's latest instrumentation developments have made possible to image high-resolution electronic contrast in the STEM. Please find the abstract bellow and the attached flyer for more information. When: Friday November 15th, 2024 @ 1:30 pm in BRK_1001 Zoom Link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/98487769216<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue-ed…> Abstract: Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) excels at determining the physical structure and composition of samples down to the atomic scale. But device operation often involves electronic changes that do not coincide with any significant physical changes (e.g., gate biasing, driving a current, or storing charge). As a result, the processes underlying function and failure in electronic devices are often difficult, if not impossible, to detect in TEM. Scanning TEM electron beam induced current (STEM EBIC) imaging provides high-resolution electronic contrast as a complement to TEM's physical contrast. EBIC, generally, involves the measurement of current generated in a sample as it is scanned with an electron beam. It has been used to map electric fields in devices since the 1960's and is typically performed in the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Recent advances in measurement sensitivity and sample preparation have rejuvenated the field of STEM EBIC, leading to the demonstration of new EBIC modes, atomic resolution EBIC, and operando STEM EBIC. In this presentation I will discuss different modes of current generation, compare SEM and STEM EBIC, and demonstrate STEM EBIC mapping of various electronic properties, including conductivity. I will then present examples of advanced STEM EBIC characterization of operating electronic devices ranging from modern commercial semiconductor components to next-generation memory systems. Best wishes, Rosa E. Diaz, PhD Research Assistant Faculty Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University o: BRK1274, 1205 W State St, West Lafayatte, IN 47907 p: 765-494-1275 [cid:ad9ed3c6-5757-4b5d-a025-ccbc951c4acd]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> Chat with me on Teams! <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> *My workday my look different from your workday. Please be assured that I respect your working pattern and look forward to your response when you are next at work and able to reply.

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Dr. Jeffery Rickman, Lehigh University, Seminar: Tue., 11/19/24, 10-11 am, MSEE 239
by Stacey, Lisa A 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Forwarding on behalf of Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering: [cid:image001.png@01DB34EA.A3BF0C80] Lisa Stacey Lead Administrative Assistant School of Materials Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering o: 765-494-4095 f: 765-494-1204

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