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The Weekly News

September 19, 2011

NEW PEOPLE IN EAS Daniel O’Malley

Postdoctoral Research Associate I recently finished my Ph.D. in the department of mathematics here at Purdue. I also did my undergraduate studies at Purdue with majors in math and computer science. My thesis was on a family of non-stationary stochastic processes with a focus on anomalous diffusion, and this subject continues to be a significant research interest. I am currently working as a post-doc with my thesis advisor, John Cushman. The primary objective of my current research is to find numerical solutions for equations governing the flow of micropolar fluids. The ultimate goal is to use micropolar continuum theories to study the deformation of the continental lithosphere

Zach Umperovitch Graduate Student

Zach Umperovitch received his Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors from right here at Purdue University in the Spring of 2011. He is currently studying/working towards a Masters Degree under the mentorship of Dr. Saad Haq. His research is focused towards analog and numerical modeling of thin-skinned fold and thrust belts to study the effect(s) climate poses on developing thrust

sequences in a given area. Zach is also the founder and current Vice President of the Purdue University Geological Society, a student organization within the EAS department. Additionally, his work designing and building Rube Goldberg Machines has led him to have earned a Guinness World Record, an appearance on History Channel's "Modern Marvels", and active consultation with the Discovery Channel.

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EAS SEMINAR Thursday, September 22, at 3:30 p.m. in CIVL 1252: "Towards sustainability assessment of bioenergy production, landscape changes, and ecosystem response." Indrajeet Chaubey, EAS, Purdue University

Refreshments at 3 p.m. in CIVL 2201 For more information, see the EAS online calendar.

UPCOMING WISP MEETING Date: October 4th Time: 11:30-12:30 Place: Civil 2201

Topic: Ace the Interview

OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS Chen, S.-H., J.-Y. Chen, W.-Y. Chang, P.-L. Lin, P.-H. Lin, and W.-Y. Sun, 2011: Observing system simulation experiment: Development of the system and preliminary results. J. Geopphys. Res., 116, D13202, doi:10.1029/2010JD015103, 2011. Abstract of paper

Yueyang Jiang, Qianlai Zhuang (2011), Extreme value analysis of wildfires in Canadian boreal forest ecosystems, Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 41:1836-1851, 10.1139/x11-102.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS Terry West gave an invited presentation on September 13, 2011 for the Master Naturalist’s program offered by the Tippecanoe County Extension Service at the Lilly Nature Center on Lindberg Road in West Lafayette. The talk was entitled “History of Geologic Information for Northern Indiana” and it detailed the geologic studies of the state since the David Owen survey of 1837. The 1-½ hour PowerPoint presentation is part of the six week course for certification as a Master Naturalist. Dr. West shared the three hour program with an archeologist who discussed the history of Native Americans in North America. The class consists of 20 adults attending he course.

Sonia Lasher-Trapp gave a lecture on Cloud Physics and assisted in activities for PhD students enrolled in the UK National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS)'s Summer School in Atmospheric Measurement on 15-17 Sept in Arran, Scotland.

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JAY MELOSH PART OF NASA MOON MISSION Forty-two years after alumnus Neil Armstrong was the first to set foot on the moon's surface, Jay Melosh is part of a NASA lunar mission set to reveal what lies beneath from crust to core. GRAIL had a successful launch on Saturday, September 10.

The two spacecraft are healthy and on their way to a polar orbit around the Moon at the end of December. Read more…

ENGINEER OF 2020 WORKSHOP You are invited to attend this year's Engineer of 2020 Workshop entitled "Prevention through Design: Designing a Safety Tomorrow through Engineering Today," being held on Tuesday, September 20, in STEW 302/304. Read more…

NSF DATA MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP The next workshop covering NSF’s Data Management Plan (DMP) requirement (see http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/dmp.jsp) is scheduled for Friday, September 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Burton D. Morgan, Conference Room 121. Please make note of location change for this workshop! This workshop will cover Purdue’s strategy to assist faculty with this process.

Registration is available at http://www.purdue.edu/research/vpr/rschdev/calend er_grantsmanship_events.php. When registering, attendees should indicate the program to which they are applying, as well as the due date.

Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch and OVPR will provide snacks and drinks.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: EPA SCIENCE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS (STAR) FELLOWSHIPS FOR

GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY URL: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_star_gradfellow.html Open Date: 09/14/2011 - Close Date: 11/08/2011

Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline is November 8, 2011 at 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and November 8, 2011 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications via Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 80 new fellowships by July 31, 2012. Master's level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of five years. The fellowship program provides up to $42,000 per year of support per fellowship.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER This newsletter will now be used as the primary information source for current and upcoming events, announcements, awards, grant opportunities, and other happenings in our department and around campus. Active links to additional information will be provided as needed. Individual email announcements will no longer be sent unless the content is time-sensitive. We will continue to include our publications, presentations and other recent news items as well. Those using paper copies of the newsletter should go to our newsletter archive on the EAS website at www.purdue.edu/eas/ and Click on News to access active links as needed. Material for inclusion in the newsletter should be submitted to Gina Richey (grichey@purdue.edu) by Friday noon of each week for inclusion in the Monday issue. If it is in the newsletter, we assume you know about it and no other reminders are needed.

For answers to common technology questions and the latest updates from the EAS Technology Support staff, please visit http://www.purdue.edu/eas/info_tech/index.php.

Also, as an additional resource for information about departmental events, seminars, deadlines, etc., see our departmental calendar at http://calendar.science.purdue.edu/eas/seminars.

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Ed Begley Jr. http://www.edbegley.com

September 26, 2011 Book s;gn;ng

4:00 - 5:00 Pfill Stewart Center, Fowler Atrium

Lecture 7:30PM Fowler Hall

As environmental issues become more pressing, there are two possible responses: forget it and hope that government and corporations will figure it out, or take action yourself.

In the "take action yourself" camp, a few individuals are leading the way. One such person in California is Ed Begley Jr.

Turning up at Hollywood events on his bicycle, Ed has been considered an environmental leader in the Hollywood community for many years. He serves on the boards of The Coalition For Clean Air, The Thoreau Institute, and the advisory board of the Union Of Concerned Scientists, among many others.

His work in the environmental community has earned him a number of awards from some of the most prestigious environmental groups in the nation, including the California League of Conservation Voters, the Natural Resources Defense Council, The Coalition for Clean Air, Heal the Bay, Santa Monica Baykeeper, and the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation.

He currently lives near Los Angeles in a self-sufficient home powered by solar energy.

Offered in conjunction with Purdue's Green Week and the China-U.S. 2011 Joint Sustainability Symposium

IIL I L L Y ENDOWMENT

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Sponsors Discovery Lecture Series Lilly Endowment Inc. Global Sustainability Initiative at Purdue Center for the Environment

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

For additional information, please visit www.purdue.edu/dls or contact Cindy Ream, 765-494-0015

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5:00-6:00pm, Weds., September 28, 2011 Room 2201, Civil Engineering Building Open to all students!

Job/Internship interviews: Weds., Thurs. and Fri., 28-30 September 2011

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Ei-ichi Negishi 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Nobel Lecture

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Stewart Center ▪ Fowler Hall

3:00pm

"Magical Power of d-Block Transition Metal Catalysis for a Prosperous and Sustainable World in the 21st Century and Beyond"

Lecture is free and open to the public

Dr. Negishi’s Nobel Lecture is the keynote presentation of the Department of Chemistry’s Nobel Celebration Symposium. To learn more about the other symposium presentations, please visit:

www.chem.purdue.edu/negishi/symposium.asp

www.chem.purdue.edu/negishi/symposium.asp

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mE AMERICAN GEOiOGICAL INSTlTIJTE

GEOSCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY INTERNSHIPS

INTERNSHIPS

AGI AMERICAN

GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN: n What role science plays in public policy? n How Congress affects the geosciences? n How to become an active citizen-geoscientist?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO: n Apply your science knowledge to public policy? n Meet with key federal science policymakers? n Attend House and Senate hearings? n Conduct research on current policy issues?

YES? Then come be an intern with the American Geological Institute’s (AGI) Government Affairs Program. Representing the geo-science community in Washington DC, the program actively works with Congress and federal agencies to foster sound public policy in areas that affect geoscientists, including water, energy, and mineral resources; geologic hazards, environmental protection, and federal funding for geoscience research and education.

AGI seeks outstanding geoscience students (undergraduate or masters) with a strong interest in federal science policy for a semester or summer internship. Interns will gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They will also hone both their writing and Web publishing skills.

S U M M E R Application Deadline: March 15 AGI and the American Institute of Professional Geologists will sponsor three interns during the summer. The internship lasts 12 weeks and carries a $5,000 stipend. Starting date is negotiable based on the schedule of the successful candidate.

F A L L Application Deadline: April 15 The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation plans to sponsor an intern at AGI during the fall semester. The internship lasts 14 weeks and carries a $5,000 stipend. Interns are strongly encouraged to obtain course credit for their work.

S P R I N G Application Deadline: October 15 The American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation plans to sponsor an intern at AGI during the spring semester. The internship lasts 14 weeks and carries a $5,000 stipend. Interns are strongly encouraged to obtain course credit for their work.

Apply online for the internship! You will need a resume with contact information for three references, a cover letter stating your science and policy interests and what you feel you can contribute to the program, and official copies of college transcripts (mailed sep-arately and postmarked by the deadline). You must be enrolled in, or recently complet-ed, a geoscience bachelor or masters degree program.

Apply online! www.agiweb.org/gap/interns/

American Geological Institute Government Affairs Program www.agiweb.org/gap

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