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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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Postponed-Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sowmya Panuganti; Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 2:00pm via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 01 Sep '22

01 Sep '22

Hi All Postponed for later date. Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Time: 2:00pm (eastern daylight time) Place: WebEx via https://purdue.webex.com/meet/jwharry [cid:image001.jpg@01D8BE10.C64F7580] 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! Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sowmya Panuganti; Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 2:00pm via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 31 Aug '22

31 Aug '22

Hi All Reminder! Please consider attending Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Time: 2:00pm (eastern daylight time) Place: WebEx via https://purdue.webex.com/meet/jwharry [cid:image001.jpg@01D8BD4F.C0F61B50] 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: Change to Armstrong Hall Building Hours 8/31/22
by Jennifer Louise Fifer 26 Aug '22

26 Aug '22

Hi MSE students and researchers, Due to some safety concerns expressed by the College of Engineering, COE buildings are slowly transitioning from 24hr access to 6am-11pm access. ARMS will be starting this schedule next Wednesday. Approved students are able to use the card swipe on the atrium to access the building after hours. COE left the definition of "approved students" up to the departments/lab admins so I gave all MSE students and post-docs card access. If you are someone who frequently is in ARMS at night, please double check that you are able to swipe into the atrium. Please also remember not to swipe strangers into the building at night. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns and be sure to watch out for other emails regarding the transition of other COE buildings that you may work in. 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 From: Qualio, Phillip H <pqualio(a)purdue.edu<mailto:pqualio@purdue.edu>> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 9:57 AM Subject: Change to Armstrong Hall Building Hours 8/31/22 Importance: High Good morning, I hope everyone's semester is off to a great start! There is news regarding a change to our building hours, at the request of the University. Beginning Wednesday, August 31st, all ARMS entrances will UNLOCK at 6:00-AM and LOCK at 11:00-PM, 7-days a week. After-hours access for faculty, staff and approved students will be via the card reader located at the south atrium entrance. Armstrong Hall Hours UNLOCK LOCK 6:00-AM 11:00-PM You are encouraged to distribute this information to the appropriate personnel. A second notice will be sent Tuesday as a reminder. Thank you, Phil Qualio Building Deputy College of Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Potter Engineering Center o: 765-496-9757 [F636F13E]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Preliminary Exam Seminar for Sowmya Panuganti; Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 2:00pm via WebEx
by Contreras, Joshua Andres 24 Aug '22

24 Aug '22

Hi All Please consider attending Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Time: 2:00pm (eastern daylight time) Place: WebEx via https://purdue.webex.com/meet/jwharry [cid:image001.jpg@01D8B7DE.9FDFD9E0] 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: Please Share Widely: JCPenney Suit-Up Event Fall 2022 & Career Closet Reminders
by Morgan, Yuan-Yu Karen 23 Aug '22

23 Aug '22

Dear All, Please find the great resource from Purdue CCO. Boiler Up, Dr. Morgan Greetings! The Fall 2022 JCPenney Suit-Up Event offering an extra 30% off coupon is starting just in time for fall Career Fairs or a wardrobe refresh! Order early and/or shop in-store. The CCO continues our collaboration with JCPenney to offer a discount for Purdue students, faculty, staff and alumni. A coupon is required to take advantage of an extra 30% off select merchandise and it can be used either online or in-store for a one-time purchase August 24th through October 30, 2022. Please share the attached flyer and information with your students and groups, add to e-newsletters, print & post on bulletin boards, and other usual communication outlets. Thank you! JCPenney Suit-Up 30% off coupon - Text BOILERS to 67292 to receive an individual one-time use coupon code August 24th - October 30th Shop online or in-store The JCP Suit-Up webpage has been embedded in the attached flyer to make it easy for Purdue students, faculty, staff and alumni to access from any format. Additional communication is available using this website link: www.jcpenney.com/m/suit-up-view-all<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcpenn…> * JCP has set-up the event requiring a coupon to receive the discount. Purdue has been assigned a unique coupon. Purdue students, faculty, staff and alumni can use this coupon online or in-store, and must text BOILERS to 67292 to receive an individual one-time use coupon code. The system will kick back a notification if incorrect information is entered. * The 'take an extra 30% off' individual coupon can be used on select merchandise for a one-time purchase so make sure to have all the items you need in your shopping cart before checking out. * You may use your coupon once anytime August 24 through October 30, 2022. * Enjoy shopping! Friendly reminders about the CCO Career Closet in case you are asked: * The Career Closet is now open for the fall semester and available to students by BoilerConnect appointment only (CCO / Career Development & Job Search) * A visit to the Career Closet is intended to assist currently enrolled students in financial need with interview attire. Items are offered based on what is received from donations and not all sizes will be available, which is why the JCP Suit-Up Event is advertised widely. * Suiting donations continue to be accepted. If you have suiting to donate, please contact CCO Reception 765-494-3981 to schedule a drop-off time at the CCO located in Young Hall. The Career Closet is currently in great need of men's ties, all types and colors! If more convenient, place ties in a manilla campus mail envelope addressed to Career Closet YONG 132 and drop-in campus mail. Thank you! * If your department or student organization wants to conduct a suiting drive, contact me for additional information. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for sharing information about the Fall 2022 JCP Suit-Up Event! And for considering a suiting and/or tie donation to the CCO Career Closet. Sincerely, ~Cara ___________________________ Cara Hines-Pham Career Closet Coordinator Purdue University | Center for Career Opportunities | Career Closet Young Hall, Room 132 | 155 S. Grant St. | West Lafayette IN 47907 O: 765-494-3981 askcco(a)purdue.edu<mailto:askcco@purdue.edu> | https://www.cco.purdue.edu/<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cco.p…> [visit-career-closet-logo] Giving Boilermakers confidence, one suit at a time. _________________________ Cara Hines-Pham, M.Ed. Pre-Professional Advisor Center for Career Opportunities Young Hall, Room 132 | 155 S. Grant St. | West Lafayette IN 47907 O: 765-494-3981 purdue.edu/preprofessional<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> [26C54EBF]<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.purdu…>

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FW: Atrium Event Thursday, August 18th
by Stacey, Lisa A 17 Aug '22

17 Aug '22

Forwarding on behalf of Phil Qualio, Armstrong/Potter Building Deputy CoE: 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-…> Subject: Atrium Event Thursday, August 18th Importance: High Good afternoon, Tomorrow, August 18th, the University will be hosting a private event in the Kurz Atrium between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Access to the atrium space will be limited to invitees only. The second and third floor bridges will remain open, however, Purdue Police will have officers stationed on those floors to escort pedestrians to the other side. The west elevator will also be out-of-service during the event. Occupants will need to utilize the central elevators. Thanks, Phil Qualio Building Deputy College of Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Potter Engineering Center o: 765-496-9757 [F636F13E]<https://www.purdue.edu/?utm_source=signature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=…>

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Domino's Pizza in 2300 Break Room!
by Stacey, Lisa A 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

There are leftover Domino's pizza's from today's grad orientation in the 2300 break room. Please help yourselves. If not out when you arrive, check the fridge, as we'll put them away soon. 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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Orientation Week Social Events
by Dawson Michael Smith 15 Aug '22

15 Aug '22

Hey All, and a big welcome to the new cohort of MSE graduate students! We've got events lined up throughout the whole week to help kick off the semester. Here's a reminder of the schedule: Ice cream social, 8/15 @ 4pm: Meet on the north side of the engineering fountain at 4pm to enjoy some ice cream and catch up. This is a great chance to meet the new class or reconnect with colleagues and faculty who you haven’t seen over the summer. Trivia at The Tap, 8/16 @ 8pm: The Tap in Chauncey Village hosts weekly trivia games featuring everything from world history to 90’s TV. Join the MSE team to enjoy some bar snacks and shoot for 1st place. Sand Volleyball, 8/17 @ 7pm: Come challenge our infamous intramural team! Meet at the courts between the TREC and CoREC. Free parking is available near the track (red star on the map) and the courts are at the blue star. [cid:eafbd0ba-b432-4f91-83aa-653affa1800a] Barbeque at Dr. Kvam’s (KvamBQ), 8/18 @ 5pm: Dr. Kvam will host students and faculty for a barbeque starting at 5pm. Hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, and vegetarian options will be provided by the GSA, but participants are encouraged to bring snacks, drinks, lawn chairs, and lawn games. See the RSVP form to sign up and get the address: https://forms.gle/L9A2r63gWn72zQiv6. Feel free to send any questions to MSEGSA(a)purdue.edu. We hope to see you there! -Dawson Smith MSEGSA Social Chair (530) 386-7178

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