Hello MSE Researchers and Students,

There have been some concerns expressed from many of you regarding feeling uncomfortable working in Armstrong with less MSE folks around. I want to reassure you that MSE takes this concern very seriously and is working to create a safer working environment for all of you. Dave Bahr is speaking with Purdue police and Public Safety about ways to increase personal safety in Armstrong as well. For now, I wanted to draw your attention to a few resources available to you in addition to campus police and reporting to MSE:

· MSE Lab Buddy System (Located in the MSE Lab Safety Brightspace page under “Discussion Board”)

o https://purdue.brightspace.com/d2l/le/84795/discussions/topics/210970/View?groupFilterOption=0

o Suggestion and input from Caitlin Adams on behalf of MSE GSA

o You can request a buddy or volunteer to be a lab buddy

o In-person or via video chat options

o Resource created today for your benefit. Feel free to suggest methods for improvement.

• Student of Concern
• https://www.purdue.edu/advocacy/faculty/incident.html
• This resource can be used to report a student if you believe they are threat to themselves or another person.
• C.A.R.E (Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education)
• Website: https://www.purdue.edu/odos/care/about/index.html
• 24/7 Crisis hotline: (765) 495-CARE
• This resource provides support and resources for students who are victims of stalking, threats, violence, rape, or sexual assault.

Stay Safe,

Jenni Fifer

Safety & Mechanical Testing Lab Technician

Materials Science & Engineering

Purdue University

Phone: 765-494-9718

Email: fiferj@purdue.edu