[BNC-all] Weekly Memo 08.24.09

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The BNC Monday Memo]   BNC News *week of August 24, 2009 * ANNOUNCEMENTS

*KUDOS! *Professor* Yong Chen *received a Young Invesigator Award (YIA) from
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) for his proposal "Interaction of
Radiation with Graphene-based Nanomaterials."
[More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#announcement1>
]

BIRCK NANOTECHNOLOGY CENTER now has* FACEBOOK *page! Join
Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/>today, if you don't already have an
account.

*POSTER PRINTING: *Morgan 233 will be staffed, once again with students who
will print your posters. There is no charge for this service.
[More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#announcement2>]

Want to have a meeting but can't find a room? Are you a student who would
like to chat with fellow group members located in another office in Birck or
on campus? Out of town and will miss class: deliver lectures from a
distance, too. Use *Adobe Connect*! Learn
more<http://www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/gomeet/index.cfm>

Use the *new Purchase Order* form: Discovery Park has requested that all
orders be placed on the new form. Download it
here<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409NewDPPurchasingForm.xls>or
visit the Resources section of the Birck
website <http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>.

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*TOURS/VISITORS*

*visit nano.purdue.edu
<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>and refer to
"Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information
*

*Thursday, 08.27.09, 1:30-5:00, BRK 2001*: Indiana CTSI Retreat; contact Sydney
Wyatt Kisseberth <skissebe at purdue.edu>

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*SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS*

*visit nano.purdue.edu
<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/>and refer to
"Featured Events" for the most up-to-date information
*

*Wednesday, 09.09.09, 9:00AM-3:30PM, University Place Conference Center,
IUPU*I: Healthcare Reform Summit.
[Info<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/081709HealthcareReformSummit.pdf>
]

*SAVE THE DATE!* *Thursday, 09.17.09, 7:00PM, Fowler Hall, STEW,* PIONEERS
IN ENERGY LECTURE: "Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass:
Technological Status, Costs and Environmental Impacts — Report on Findings
of Panel on Alternative Liquid Fuels National Academy Study on America's
Energy Future," by Dr. Michael Ladisch.

*Monday and Tuesday, 09.21.09, 9:00AM to 6:00PM, and 09.22.09, 8:30AM to
12:00PM, MRGN 121:* Korea Institute of Science and Technology [KIST] &
Purdue University's Global Research Laboratory, "BioNanotechnology on a
Global Stage." [Agenda<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409KISTagenda.pdf>]
[Call for Posters<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409KISTcall.pdf>]
Questions? Contact Luanne Ludwig <lml at purdue.edu> (4-2276).

*SAVE THE DATE!* *Tuesday, 09.22.09, 7:00PM, Fowler Hall, STEW,* PIONEERS IN
ENERGY LECTURE: "Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Limited Fossil Fuel
Future," by Dr. Rakesh Agrawal.

*REGISTER NOW!* *Thursday, 08.08.09, 8:45AM-4:30PM, MRGN 121*: "Vaccine
Research: New Developments and Opportunities," a symposium.
[Flyer<https://author.www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/nanotechnology/082409Vaccine.pdf>]
[More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#seminar1>
]
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*JOB OPPORTUNITIES*

*Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics. *A
Post-doctoral research position in the area of theoretical condensed matter
physics is available immediately in the group of Prof. Yuli Lyanda-Geller at
Purdue University. Topics of interest are quantum computing and electronic
transport in semiconductors and ferromagnets. The successful candidate will
perform theoretical research in the areas of dissipation, decoherence and
entanglement in nanostructures, particularly quantum dots. Experience with
quantum kinetic equation and applications of random matrix theory is
desirable. Interested candidates should send CV, research experience and
interests, list of publications, and contact information for three
references to yuli at purdue.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received
until the position is filled.

*Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.*

*Student helper needed! **Hours:* 20+ hours per week.
*Location:* Mann Hall, Discovery Park; *Compensation: *
$10 per hour; *Required skills:* B.S. (Jr/Sr.) or M.S. Strong analytical,
creative, writing and research aptitude with proactive mindset.
[More<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#job1>
]

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*LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE*

**[image: Moon Baby]<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo/082409moonbaby.jpg>

We Proudly Introduce..... *Roman Robert
Moon<http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/mondaymemo.html#life1>
*

Born 08-17-2009 @17:35, 7 lbs, 10oz, 19.5 in

Mother and baby are doing well....

*Northbound I-65 On/Off Ramps Closing Wed., Aug. 19 at SR 43*, *from the
Indiana Department of Transportation: *The Indiana Department of
Transportation (INDOT) has announced that the northbound on and off ramps on
I-65 at State Road 43 (S.R. 43) will close Wednesday, August 19. This will
allow crews to begin reconstructing both of the ramps. The ramps will be
closed up to four weeks and will reopen by September 16, 2009. The detour
follows I-65 to State Road 18 to S.R. 43.

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*PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS*

Faculty, staff, and students who have fever or other influenza symptoms
should seek medical care. PLEASE DO NOT REPORT TO WORK WHILE ILL.

Birck Nanotechnology Center staff will be notified of an emergency situation
by telephone in the order set out in the BNC’s Phone Tree (personnel should
have a copy on hand in their offices and homes; contact Deborah Starewich,
if you do not have the most recent copy; distributed on Thursday, 09.13.09).
BNC faculty members will receive an e-mail message from Monica Allain or Tim
Sands.

Members of the Faculty (Professors and Research Professors) are responsible
for contacting each of their group members, including graduate students,
undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists.
Specific instructions should be conveyed by phone if possible. All graduate
students should register for the Purdue University e-mail alert system at
http://news.uns.purdue.edu/mail.html.

Additional information for pandemic and emergency preparation may be found
at www.itap.purdue.edu/tlt/faculty and
http://www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness

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*Submit items for memo of August 31, 2009 by ****12 NOON**** on FRIDAY,
08.28.09, to Deborah Starewich dstarewi at purdue.edu*

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Oncological Sciences Center <http://www.purdue.edu/dp/oncological/>

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