From the Dean

We hope you’ve noticed—the shape of Science at Purdue is changing!

“The shape of Science is changing” is our overall theme this year, and it will manifest itself in the many ways we communicate. This re-vamped electronic newsletter with its new, easier-to-read format is one example of that change. Thanks to the efforts of Science Webmaster Ann Knauth and her colleagues in our Departments, you’ll find a new look to our web presence. The School and Departmental web pages have a common look and feel, with coordinated navigation and information. It’s a work in progress, so keep checking www.science.purdue.edu to see all the updates. In 2005, we’ll launch a new Science magazine, full of articles about the outstanding research being done here at Purdue, profiles of Science heroes, and news to keep alumni up to date. When we communicate, we have one primary goal: to convey to all our constituents the clear message that the School of Science is center-stage in Purdue’s quest for preeminence. We have world-leading discovery, learning, and engagement programs, and we have set our sights high. We want you to be as excited as we are and engaged in our progress!

Why did we make “the shape of Science is changing” our communications theme? The evidence of change is all around us. The shape and scope of research is changing as multidisciplinary teams push the state of the art in a variety of fields in order to tackle major challenges facing our society. You’ll read about some of the outstanding research efforts at Purdue in this and every issue of Science @ Purdue. The needs of our students are changing, and we are looking at how we can best prepare them for success in a changing job market and a changing world. What could be more valuable than a Science education—and the critical thinking that it engenders—for navigating through this changing landscape? And our campus itself is changing: Discovery Park is taking shape, and we’re planning for its Phase II. Construction has already begun on our new computer science building; you can watch its progress on our online webcam. New facilities, new programs, and new ideas are changing the way we conduct research, educate our students, and engage the community, state, and nation. We’re not reacting to change; we’re instituting change. Stay tuned—there’s much more to come!

As always, I welcome your thoughts and comments. Please feel free to send them to me at dean@science.purdue.edu. (That offer is one that will never change!)

Best regards,
Jeff Vitter

SPOTLIGHT ON NEW FACULTY

In each issue of Science @ Purdue, we feature biographical sketches of some of the new faculty members joining us in 2004-05.

Kavita Shah, Walther Associate Professor, Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Kavita Shah received her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India. Her research involves probing the roles of multiple kinases involved in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.Professor Shah and her group have successfully applied new methods to the study of several kinases, uncovering previously unknown substrates and relationships. More information.

Noah Diffenbaugh, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
Dr. Diffenbaugh received his PhD from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His research focuses on understanding how the varied components of the Earth system interact to shape global and regional environments, as well as understanding the ecological impacts of environmental change. More information.

Sergey Savinov, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry. Dr. Savinov received his Ph.D. from Yale and was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Savinov and his group combine modern advances in organic chemistry and molecular biology for examining issues of pertinent medical significance. More information.

SCIENCE PEOPLE

Jon Harbor to be new Head of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Dean Jeff Vitter announced the appointment of Professor Jonathan Harbor to the role of Department Head for Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, effective January 1, 2005. Prof. Ernie Agee, who has been acting Department Head since May 2004, will step down at that time. A search will begin immediately to fill Jon’s current position as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Science. Full story.

Institute of Mathematical Statistics honors Professor Rubin

The Institute of Mathematical Statistics has published a Festschrift, or commemorative volume, in honor of Professor Herman Rubin of the Department of Statistics and his diverse and many deep contributions to mathematical sciences over more than 50 years. The volume is a collection of 32 original papers and two biographical accounts, the topics of which touch on the main themes in which Professor Rubin has contributed, as well as other topics of intense current activity. Full story

Physics Professor Daniela Bortoletto to be part of national study

Professor Daniela Bortoletto of the Department of Physics will be a leader in a study of particle physics to be conducted by the Division of Particles and Fields (DPF) and sponsored by the National Research Council. The study will set the priorities for the U.S. elementary particle physics program in the next 15 years, and will help construct a plan for U.S. participation in a global effort to address some of the most basic questions in science. More information.

First David S. Moore Teaching Award goes to Dr. John Deely

Dr. John Deely is the first recipient of the David S. Moore Teaching Award from the Department of Statistics. The award was established to recognize and reward outstanding contributions to the quality of Statistics service courses. Dr. Deely, a specialist in Bayesian statistical research, also specializes in instruction. He teaches the department’s largest course, STAT 113, Statistics and Society, for students in the liberal arts and related disciplines. Full story.

Professor Rebecca Doerge to head new Center

The Department of Statistics is pleased to announce Professor Rebecca Doerge as the Director of the Statistical Bioinformatics Center (SBC). The SBC will focus its research efforts on the statistical issues and analyses of genetic, genomic, and biologically oriented data, complementing the ongoing COALESCE initiative in the School of Science. Full story.

Martha Chiscon receives Indiana Salute to Women Award

Martha Oakley Chiscon, Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean of Science Emerita, was the recipient of The Indiana Torchbearer Award for her varied contributions to education. The Award was presented by Maggie Kernan, First Lady of Indiana, at the State’s inaugural Salute to Women Awards on September 30, hosted by the Indiana Commission for Women. Full story.

Science welcomes new Alumni Director

Dana Neary will join the School of Science on November 1 as Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Events. Working with Science departments and the Dean's staff, Dana will be responsible for building strong affinity relationships with a broad base of Science alumni, as well as creating and executing outstanding events. Dana comes to Science from the College of Engineering, where she served as Assistant Director of External Relations. Prior to joining Engineering, Dana was Events Coordinator for Purdue Extension. She has over ten years experience in event planning, customer service and alumni relations at the University.

SCIENCE NEWS AND RESEARCH

New computer science building named for Lawsons

Purdue University announced it will name the new computer science building for alumnus H. Richard Lawson and his wife Patricia A. Lawson, shown here with Purdue President Martin Jischke. The Lawsons' $4.7 million donation will help students and faculty make continued use of one of the world's most ubiquitous and useful tools. The Lawsons' gift forms the largest single private contribution to the $20 million facility, to be built beginning this fall at the corner of Third and University streets. (Watch the live camera at the building site!) Full story.

Millers' gift will help attract new faculty

Three chairs in nanoscience, bioscience and cyberscience will be funded by Purdue alumni William F. and Pat Miller. The Miller professorships all will be associated with the School of Science and each will be named a Miller Family Chair. William Miller is a former provost at Stanford University and earned his undergraduate degree in physics in 1949, a master's degree in 1951 and doctorate in 1956, all from Purdue. The university also awarded him with an honorary doctorate of science in 1972. Pat Miller earned her undergraduate degree in 1953 in American and English literature. Full story.

Purdue chemists give an old laboratory ‘bloodhound’ a sharper nose

Purdue chemists have developed a fast, efficient means of analyzing chemical samples found on surfaces, resulting in a device that could impact everything from airport security to astrobiology to forensic science. A team, including R. Graham Cooks, has improved the mass spectrometer, a device well known to chemists for its ability to provide information on the composition of unknown substances. While most mass spectrometers are unwieldy, cabinet-sized machines that require samples to undergo hours of intensive preparation before testing, Cooks' team has found a way to test untreated samples right where they are found with a mass spectrometer that can fit in a backpack all by creating a wand that can gather the samples from the environment quickly. Full story.

Purdue professor puts new spin on quantum computer technology

Purdue physicists have built a critical component for the development of quantum computers and spintronic devices, potentially bringing advances in cryptography and high-speed database searches a step closer. A team of researchers including Leonid P. Rokhinson has created a device that can effectively split a stream of quantum objects such as electrons into two streams according to the spin of each, herding those with "up" spin in one direction and corralling those that spin "down" in another. By producing such "spin-polarized" streams, the tiny device could become a key component in quantum computers, which have not yet left the drawing boards of the computer industry but are highly sought-after for their purported facility at cracking codes and searching large databases. Full story.

Chemistry honors outstanding alumni

The Department of Chemistry initiated its Distinguished Alumni awards by honoring six outstanding professionals in the field of chemistry:

Bruce A. Carlson, Ph.D. 1973; retired Vice President of Operations, DuPont Performance Coatings.

Alvin Czanderna, Ph.D. 1957; a consultant in renewable energy technologies, surface science, and surface analysis.

Kim Dunbar, Ph.D. 1984; Professor, Texas A&M University.

David Estell, Ph.D. 1978; Vice President of Research for Genencor International, Inc.

William Moore, Ph.D. 1967; Professor, Southern University

Thomas Wood, Ph.D. 1980; Senior Research Specialist, 3M.

Physics kicks off Centennial events

The Department of Physics kicked off its celebration of 100 years of accomplishments on October 22 with award-winning author, historian, and Purdue Physics alumnus David Cassidy’s talk on “The Birth of the Modern Physics Department.” The department hosted its Centennial Banquet that evening, and alumni joined old friends, retired professors, and current faculty for an evening of fun and reminiscence.

During the anniversary celebration year, the Physics Department will host the 51st Midwest Solid State Conference on October 30 and 31. Also being planned is a reception at the March 2005 meeting of the American Physical Society, and a “Grande Finale” symposium in the spring of 2005. Complete details on the Physics 100th anniversary celebration.

Kids become Chemists for a Day

As part National Chemistry Week, Oct 18-23, 2004, elementary school students from the Lafayette and West Lafayette community got an opportunity to experience the life of a chemist. Nearly 1600 students from 13 area schools participated in this year’s program. Throughout the week, over 100 student and staff from the Chemistry Department at Purdue University helped students in almost 80 classrooms perform experiments which illustrate how chemistry affects our daily lives. Full story.

Fashionable Science

Infectious Awareables, the company that brought us the West Nile Virus tie, has developed a new tie depicting the world’s first “My Doom CyberVirus” design. Similarly to human viruses, internet viruses and worms invade, spread, and occasionally overwhelm their hosts, causing anything from a headache to the dreaded Fatal Error. The world's first "My Doom CyberVirus" design could become your favorite anti-viral "solution," especially when matched with black or blue. The tie was designed in cooperation with Professor Eugene Spafford and Mary Jo Maslin in Purdue's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). Also just out is the West Nile Virus scarf, the perfect complement to the West Nile Virus tie. Be creative in your own fight against disease and take pride in knowing that a portion of all sale proceeds goes to research and education at Purdue.

Science to co-sponsor Intellectual Property Law seminar

The School of Science, in cooperation with the College of Engineering, Purdue's Office of Technology Commercialization, and the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, will host a one-hour seminar for Engineering and Science undergraduate and graduate students on Intellectual Property Law. The seminar, presented by Joseph A. Edminister, J.D., P.E., is scheduled for November 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. More information.

Make the most of your gift--Join the President’s Council!

The President's Council is the premier donor organization at Purdue, and more than 14,000 households of loyal Purdue alumni and friends are members. Your gift of $1,000 or more to any program or department in Science entitles you to membership in this special group. As a President’s Council member, you'll receive invitations to football game day celebrations, regional gatherings, and Back-to-Class sessions during the President’s Council Annual Weekend. Join other President's Council members for trips all over the world!

Take advantage of the President’s Challenge, a two-year opportunity for new members: in the first year of membership, the president will match your $500 gift with another $500. In year two, your $750 gift will be matched with $250 from the president. Take the President’s Challenge and give to Science at the same time! For more information, contact Mary Jo Bartolacci, Director of Advancement, School of Science.

PURDUE NEWS

Purdue fund-raising campaign tops $1 billion, goal raised

Purdue University announced on October 22 that the university's Campaign for Purdue has passed the $1 billion mark and that the fund-raising goal has been raised to $1.5 billion. The university also unveiled a new $10 million gift to transform the biomedical engineering department into a full-fledged school. Full story.

$5.65 million in gifts is first lesson for Purdue's learning center

Two gifts will establish a leadership center and endowed chair in the name of one of the donors and provide the financial foundation for the Discovery Learning Center to be built in the university's Discovery Park. Susan Bulkeley Butler, an alumna of the Krannert School of Management, is donating $3.65 million for an endowed chair in the Center of Leadership Excellence. The Sally K. and Kenneth A. Mason Fund will be created in honor of Purdue Provost Sally Mason and continuing lecturer Kenneth Mason's gift of $2 million to the center. This fund will support and maintain the center's programs. Full story.

Purdue launching Neil Armstrong Hall for engineering's future

Purdue University broke ground on October 16 on its newest engineering building and announced it will name the facility after its most famous alumnus, Neil Armstrong. And a bit of the moon will also come to Purdue. Martha Chaffee, whose husband Roger was one of two Purdue alumni to die during a simulated test for the Apollo I mission, will give a moon rock to be housed in Neil Armstrong Hall. Full story.

Connecting the Purdue family forever - Are you a member of PAA?

You’re proud to be a Purdue Boilermaker---and you should be! You graduated from one of the best universities in the world. Show your pride and become a member of the Purdue Alumni Association. You’ll receive the Purdue Alumnus magazine, be able to network with Purdue alumni worldwide, and $2 of your membership dues will go to the School of Science Alumni Association. Enroll today at (800) 414-1541 or online at www.purdue.edu/paa .

IU vs. Purdue Blood Donor 2004 Challenge

Purdue and IU fans will have the opportunity to save the lives of hospital patients in Indiana by donating blood. Blood donations from alumni, friends, and fans will be gratefully accepted at any Indiana Blood Center location, and at mobile drives on IU and Purdue campuses. The university with the most blood donations will be honored at the Purdue/IU football game on November 20 at Purdue University. More information.

RESEARCH FUNDING REPORT

Science researchers received funding totaling nearly $5 million in September 2004. Complete list of funded proposals.

CALENDAR

51st Midwest Solid State Conference: October 30-31

Biological Sciences 5K Fun Run/Walk in memory of Yeunkyung Woo: October 30

Intel Distinguished Lecture: November 1

Big 10+ Graduate School Expo: November 1

Intellectual Property Law Seminar: November 15

Purdue Climate Change Research Center Workshop: "Climate Change Research and Education at Purdue": November 19

Science Events

Science Seminars

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November 2004
From the Dean We hope you’ve noticed—the shape of Science at Purdue is changing! “The shape of Science is changing” is our overall theme this year, and it will manifest itself in the many ways we communicate. This re-vamped electronic newsletter with its new, easier-to-read format is one example of that change. Thanks to the efforts of Science Webmaster Ann Knauth and her colleagues in our Departments, you’ll find a new look to our web presence. The School and Departmental web pages have a common look and feel, with coordinated navigation and information. It’s a work in progress, so keep checking www.science.purdue.edu to see all the updates. In 2005, we’ll launch a new Science magazine, full of articles about the outstanding research being done here at Purdue, profiles of Science heroes, and news to keep alumni up to date. When we communicate, we have one primary goal: to convey to all our constituents the clear message that the School of Science is center-stage in Purdue’s quest for preeminence. We have world-leading discovery, learning, and engagement programs, and we have set our sights high. We want you to be as excited as we are and engaged in our progress! Why did we make “the shape of Science is changing” our communications theme? The evidence of change is all around us. The shape and scope of research is changing as multidisciplinary teams push the state of the art in a variety of fields in order to tackle major challenges facing our society. You’ll read about some of the outstanding research efforts at Purdue in this and every issue of Science @ Purdue. The needs of our students are changing, and we are looking at how we can best prepare them for success in a changing job market and a changing world. What could be more valuable than a Science education—and the critical thinking that it engenders—for navigating through this changing landscape? And our campus itself is changing: Discovery Park is taking shape, and we’re planning for its Phase II. Construction has already begun on our new computer science building; you can watch its progress on our online webcam. New facilities, new programs, and new ideas are changing the way we conduct research, educate our students, and engage the community, state, and nation. We’re not reacting to change; we’re instituting change. Stay tuned—there’s much more to come! As always, I welcome your thoughts and comments. Please feel free to send them to me at dean@science.purdue.edu. (That offer is one that will never change!) Best regards, Jeff Vitter *SPOTLIGHT ON NEW FACULTY* In each issue of Science @ Purdue, we feature biographical sketches of some of the new faculty members joining us in 2004-05. Kavita Shah, Walther Associate Professor, Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology Kavita Shah received her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India. Her research involves probing the roles of multiple kinases involved in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.Professor Shah and her group have successfully applied new methods to the study of several kinases, uncovering previously unknown substrates and relationships. More information. Noah Diffenbaugh, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. Dr. Diffenbaugh received his PhD from the University of California at Santa Cruz. His research focuses on understanding how the varied components of the Earth system interact to shape global and regional environments, as well as understanding the ecological impacts of environmental change. More information. Sergey Savinov, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry. Dr. Savinov received his Ph.D. from Yale and was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Savinov and his group combine modern advances in organic chemistry and molecular biology for examining issues of pertinent medical significance. More information. *SCIENCE PEOPLE* Jon Harbor to be new Head of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Dean Jeff Vitter announced the appointment of Professor Jonathan Harbor to the role of Department Head for Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, effective January 1, 2005. Prof. Ernie Agee, who has been acting Department Head since May 2004, will step down at that time. A search will begin immediately to fill Jon’s current position as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Science. Full story. Institute of Mathematical Statistics honors Professor Rubin The Institute of Mathematical Statistics has published a Festschrift, or commemorative volume, in honor of Professor Herman Rubin of the Department of Statistics and his diverse and many deep contributions to mathematical sciences over more than 50 years. The volume is a collection of 32 original papers and two biographical accounts, the topics of which touch on the main themes in which Professor Rubin has contributed, as well as other topics of intense current activity. Full story Physics Professor Daniela Bortoletto to be part of national study Professor Daniela Bortoletto of the Department of Physics will be a leader in a study of particle physics to be conducted by the Division of Particles and Fields (DPF) and sponsored by the National Research Council. The study will set the priorities for the U.S. elementary particle physics program in the next 15 years, and will help construct a plan for U.S. participation in a global effort to address some of the most basic questions in science. More information. First David S. Moore Teaching Award goes to Dr. John Deely Dr. John Deely is the first recipient of the David S. Moore Teaching Award from the Department of Statistics. The award was established to recognize and reward outstanding contributions to the quality of Statistics service courses. Dr. Deely, a specialist in Bayesian statistical research, also specializes in instruction. He teaches the department’s largest course, STAT 113, Statistics and Society, for students in the liberal arts and related disciplines. Full story. Professor Rebecca Doerge to head new Center The Department of Statistics is pleased to announce Professor Rebecca Doerge as the Director of the Statistical Bioinformatics Center (SBC). The SBC will focus its research efforts on the statistical issues and analyses of genetic, genomic, and biologically oriented data, complementing the ongoing COALESCE initiative in the School of Science. Full story. Martha Chiscon receives Indiana Salute to Women Award Martha Oakley Chiscon, Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean of Science Emerita, was the recipient of The Indiana Torchbearer Award for her varied contributions to education. The Award was presented by Maggie Kernan, First Lady of Indiana, at the State’s inaugural Salute to Women Awards on September 30, hosted by the Indiana Commission for Women. Full story. Science welcomes new Alumni Director Dana Neary will join the School of Science on November 1 as Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement Events. Working with Science departments and the Dean's staff, Dana will be responsible for building strong affinity relationships with a broad base of Science alumni, as well as creating and executing outstanding events. Dana comes to Science from the College of Engineering, where she served as Assistant Director of External Relations. Prior to joining Engineering, Dana was Events Coordinator for Purdue Extension. She has over ten years experience in event planning, customer service and alumni relations at the University. *SCIENCE NEWS AND RESEARCH* New computer science building named for Lawsons Purdue University announced it will name the new computer science building for alumnus H. Richard Lawson and his wife Patricia A. Lawson, shown here with Purdue President Martin Jischke. The Lawsons' $4.7 million donation will help students and faculty make continued use of one of the world's most ubiquitous and useful tools. The Lawsons' gift forms the largest single private contribution to the $20 million facility, to be built beginning this fall at the corner of Third and University streets. (Watch the live camera at the building site!) Full story. Millers' gift will help attract new faculty Three chairs in nanoscience, bioscience and cyberscience will be funded by Purdue alumni William F. and Pat Miller. The Miller professorships all will be associated with the School of Science and each will be named a Miller Family Chair. William Miller is a former provost at Stanford University and earned his undergraduate degree in physics in 1949, a master's degree in 1951 and doctorate in 1956, all from Purdue. The university also awarded him with an honorary doctorate of science in 1972. Pat Miller earned her undergraduate degree in 1953 in American and English literature. Full story. Purdue chemists give an old laboratory ‘bloodhound’ a sharper nose Purdue chemists have developed a fast, efficient means of analyzing chemical samples found on surfaces, resulting in a device that could impact everything from airport security to astrobiology to forensic science. A team, including R. Graham Cooks, has improved the mass spectrometer, a device well known to chemists for its ability to provide information on the composition of unknown substances. While most mass spectrometers are unwieldy, cabinet-sized machines that require samples to undergo hours of intensive preparation before testing, Cooks' team has found a way to test untreated samples right where they are found with a mass spectrometer that can fit in a backpack all by creating a wand that can gather the samples from the environment quickly. Full story. Purdue professor puts new spin on quantum computer technology Purdue physicists have built a critical component for the development of quantum computers and spintronic devices, potentially bringing advances in cryptography and high-speed database searches a step closer. A team of researchers including Leonid P. Rokhinson has created a device that can effectively split a stream of quantum objects such as electrons into two streams according to the spin of each, herding those with "up" spin in one direction and corralling those that spin "down" in another. By producing such "spin-polarized" streams, the tiny device could become a key component in quantum computers, which have not yet left the drawing boards of the computer industry but are highly sought-after for their purported facility at cracking codes and searching large databases. Full story. Chemistry honors outstanding alumni The Department of Chemistry initiated its Distinguished Alumni awards by honoring six outstanding professionals in the field of chemistry: Bruce A. Carlson, Ph.D. 1973; retired Vice President of Operations, DuPont Performance Coatings. Alvin Czanderna, Ph.D. 1957; a consultant in renewable energy technologies, surface science, and surface analysis. Kim Dunbar, Ph.D. 1984; Professor, Texas A&M University. David Estell, Ph.D. 1978; Vice President of Research for Genencor International, Inc. William Moore, Ph.D. 1967; Professor, Southern University Thomas Wood, Ph.D. 1980; Senior Research Specialist, 3M. Physics kicks off Centennial events The Department of Physics kicked off its celebration of 100 years of accomplishments on October 22 with award-winning author, historian, and Purdue Physics alumnus David Cassidy’s talk on “The Birth of the Modern Physics Department.” The department hosted its Centennial Banquet that evening, and alumni joined old friends, retired professors, and current faculty for an evening of fun and reminiscence. During the anniversary celebration year, the Physics Department will host the 51st Midwest Solid State Conference on October 30 and 31. Also being planned is a reception at the March 2005 meeting of the American Physical Society, and a “Grande Finale” symposium in the spring of 2005. Complete details on the Physics 100th anniversary celebration. Kids become Chemists for a Day As part National Chemistry Week, Oct 18-23, 2004, elementary school students from the Lafayette and West Lafayette community got an opportunity to experience the life of a chemist. Nearly 1600 students from 13 area schools participated in this year’s program. Throughout the week, over 100 student and staff from the Chemistry Department at Purdue University helped students in almost 80 classrooms perform experiments which illustrate how chemistry affects our daily lives. Full story. Fashionable Science Infectious Awareables, the company that brought us the West Nile Virus tie, has developed a new tie depicting the world’s first “My Doom CyberVirus” design. Similarly to human viruses, internet viruses and worms invade, spread, and occasionally overwhelm their hosts, causing anything from a headache to the dreaded Fatal Error. The world's first "My Doom CyberVirus" design could become your favorite anti-viral "solution," especially when matched with black or blue. The tie was designed in cooperation with Professor Eugene Spafford and Mary Jo Maslin in Purdue's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). Also just out is the West Nile Virus scarf, the perfect complement to the West Nile Virus tie. Be creative in your own fight against disease and take pride in knowing that a portion of all sale proceeds goes to research and education at Purdue. Science to co-sponsor Intellectual Property Law seminar The School of Science, in cooperation with the College of Engineering, Purdue's Office of Technology Commercialization, and the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, will host a one-hour seminar for Engineering and Science undergraduate and graduate students on Intellectual Property Law. The seminar, presented by Joseph A. Edminister, J.D., P.E., is scheduled for November 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. More information. Make the most of your gift--Join the President’s Council! The President's Council is the premier donor organization at Purdue, and more than 14,000 households of loyal Purdue alumni and friends are members. Your gift of $1,000 or more to any program or department in Science entitles you to membership in this special group. As a President’s Council member, you'll receive invitations to football game day celebrations, regional gatherings, and Back-to-Class sessions during the President’s Council Annual Weekend. Join other President's Council members for trips all over the world! Take advantage of the President’s Challenge, a two-year opportunity for new members: in the first year of membership, the president will match your $500 gift with another $500. In year two, your $750 gift will be matched with $250 from the president. Take the President’s Challenge and give to Science at the same time! For more information, contact Mary Jo Bartolacci, Director of Advancement, School of Science. PURDUE NEWS Purdue fund-raising campaign tops $1 billion, goal raised Purdue University announced on October 22 that the university's Campaign for Purdue has passed the $1 billion mark and that the fund-raising goal has been raised to $1.5 billion. The university also unveiled a new $10 million gift to transform the biomedical engineering department into a full-fledged school. Full story. $5.65 million in gifts is first lesson for Purdue's learning center Two gifts will establish a leadership center and endowed chair in the name of one of the donors and provide the financial foundation for the Discovery Learning Center to be built in the university's Discovery Park. Susan Bulkeley Butler, an alumna of the Krannert School of Management, is donating $3.65 million for an endowed chair in the Center of Leadership Excellence. The Sally K. and Kenneth A. Mason Fund will be created in honor of Purdue Provost Sally Mason and continuing lecturer Kenneth Mason's gift of $2 million to the center. This fund will support and maintain the center's programs. Full story. Purdue launching Neil Armstrong Hall for engineering's future Purdue University broke ground on October 16 on its newest engineering building and announced it will name the facility after its most famous alumnus, Neil Armstrong. And a bit of the moon will also come to Purdue. Martha Chaffee, whose husband Roger was one of two Purdue alumni to die during a simulated test for the Apollo I mission, will give a moon rock to be housed in Neil Armstrong Hall. Full story. Connecting the Purdue family forever - Are you a member of PAA? You’re proud to be a Purdue Boilermaker---and you should be! You graduated from one of the best universities in the world. Show your pride and become a member of the Purdue Alumni Association. You’ll receive the Purdue Alumnus magazine, be able to network with Purdue alumni worldwide, and $2 of your membership dues will go to the School of Science Alumni Association. Enroll today at (800) 414-1541 or online at www.purdue.edu/paa . IU vs. Purdue Blood Donor 2004 Challenge Purdue and IU fans will have the opportunity to save the lives of hospital patients in Indiana by donating blood. Blood donations from alumni, friends, and fans will be gratefully accepted at any Indiana Blood Center location, and at mobile drives on IU and Purdue campuses. The university with the most blood donations will be honored at the Purdue/IU football game on November 20 at Purdue University. More information. *RESEARCH FUNDING REPORT* Science researchers received funding totaling nearly $5 million in September 2004. Complete list of funded proposals. *CALENDAR* 51st Midwest Solid State Conference: October 30-31 Biological Sciences 5K Fun Run/Walk in memory of Yeunkyung Woo: October 30 Intel Distinguished Lecture: November 1 Big 10+ Graduate School Expo: November 1 Intellectual Property Law Seminar: November 15 Purdue Climate Change Research Center Workshop: "Climate Change Research and Education at Purdue": November 19 Science Events Science Seminars Purdue Events	In this Issue: Spotlight on New Faculty Science People Jon Harbor to be new Head of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Institute of Mathematical Statistics honors Professor Rubin Physics Professor Daniela Bortoletto to be part of national study First David S. Moore Teaching Award goes to Dr. John Deely Professor Rebecca Doerge to head new Center Martha Chiscon receives Indiana Salute to Women Award Science welcomes new Alumni Director Science News and Research New computer science building named for Lawsons Millers' gift will help attract new faculty Purdue chemists give an old laboratory ‘bloodhound’ a sharper nose Purdue professor puts new spin on quantum computer technology Chemistry honors outstanding alumni Physics kicks off Centennial events Kids become Chemists for a Day Fashionable Science Science to co-sponsor Intellectual Property Law seminar Make the most of your gift--Join the President’s Council! Purdue News Purdue fund-raising campaign tops $1 billion, goal raised $5.65 million in gifts is first lesson for Purdue's learning center Purdue launching Neil Armstrong Hall for engineering's future Connecting the Purdue family forever - Are you a member of PAA? IU vs. Purdue Blood Donor 2004 Challenge Research Funding Report Calendar Science alumni: We want to hear from you! Share your professional news and your personal and family milestones with the Science community by sending email to news@science.purdue.edu. Past issues of Science @ Purdue College of Science Purdue News Purdue University