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'''Tom Richard'''[mailto:trichard@psu.edu]<br/>  
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Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering <br/>
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Director, Biomass Energy Center, Penn State University
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What we do: ''Engineer solid-state microbial bioconversion processes for renewable energy and sustainable agroecosystems''
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[mailto:trichard@psu.edu Tom Richard] [http://www.abe.psu.edu/fac/Richard/Overview.htm (Tom's Faculty website)]<br/>
Professor, [http://www.abe.psu.edu Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering] <br/>
Director, [http://www.bioenergy.psu.edu Biomass Energy Center] <br/>
Director, [http://www.psiee.psu.edu Penn State Institutes for Energy and the Environment] <br/>
[http://www.psu.edu Penn State University] <br/>
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Penn State Richard website: http://www.abe.psu.edu/fac/Richard/Overview.htm <br/>
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Penn State iGEM team: http://openwetware.org/wiki/IGEM:PennState <br/>
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Penn State Biomass Energy Center:  http://www.bioenergy.psu.edu
== Richard Lab group ==


===Post Doc===
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*[http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~hala73 Hala Chaoui] [mailto:halayc@gmail.com email]
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Projects: Design and conduct experiments to (1) calibrate flux chamber for use with a photoacoustic sensor to meaaure greenhouse gas emissions; (2) evaluate greenhouse gas emissions from animal waste storage, and test the effect of biofilter types on theses emissions.  


Future project: Test the feasibility of scaling down biodigesters.
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== '''Research Info''' ==
[[Richard_Lab:Research |'''Research Areas''']]<br>
[[Richard_Lab:people | '''People''']]<br>
[[Richard_Lab:protocols| '''Protocols & Equipment''']]<br>
[[Richard_Lab:Microorganisms & Media| '''Microorganisms & Media''']]<br>
[[Richard_Lab:resources and collaborations| '''Resources''']]<br>
[[Richard_Lab:pictures | '''Pictures''']]<br>
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Reviews: Biolfiters; biodigester exhaust gases remediation techniques, modeling of non-greenhouse gas emissions from animal facilities.
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===Graduate Students===
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*[[user:Dtanjore|<font color="#120aaa">Deepti Tanjore</font>]]
== '''Notices and links''' ==
===Upcoming Lab Meetings===


*[[user:fur105|<font color="#120aaa">Farzaneh Razaei</font>]]


*[[user:Mwilliams|<font color="#120aaa">Marlyse Williams</font>]]
'''All meetings are  in the Ag. Eng. Conference Room'''
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*Thursday, Feb. 28—4:00-5:00 pm


*[[user:QinPSU|<font color="#120aaa">Qin Chen</font>]]
*Thursday, March 14—4:00-5:00 pm


*[[user:SAS|<font color="#12Oaaa">Scott Shore</font>]]
*Thursday, March 28—4:00-5:00 pm


===Undergraduate Students===
*Thursday, April 11—4:00-5:00 pm
 
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*[[user:asrebro|<font color="#120aaa">Allie Srebro</font>]]
 
*[[user:edw128|<font color="#120aaa">Eric White</font>]]
 
*Natalie Shewski
 
==[[Richard_Lab:methods |Our Methods]]==
 
==[[Richard_Lab:literature |Literature we use]]==
 
==[[Richard_Lab:layout_supplies |Lab layout and supplies inventory]]==
 
==[[Richard_Lab:chemicals|Chemical Inventory]]==
 
==[[Richard_Lab:instruments|Instrument access]]==
 
== [[Richard_Lab:Online Notebook | Our Lab Notebook]] ==
 
== Internal: Managing the Lab ==
=== Lab shopping list: lab members, feel free to [http://openwetware.org/wiki/Simple_wiki_editing_examples edit] ===
#Rack for labelling tape
#A notebook and dividers
#brushes, parafin paper
#Centrifuge tube racks
#Pipette racks
#Vials
#Vial racks
#Smaller tips and holder
#Ice bucket with lid
#Agar medium/ nutrient medium
#Gas burner, tripod stand, lighter
#steel rod for plating
#Glass plates
#Floaters
#Thermometers
#Buffers
#first aid kit
 
=== Every lab member needs to... ([http://openwetware.org/wiki/Simple_wiki_editing_examples edit]) ===
#add their projects, email, and (optional) link to their website
#update lab notebook (optional)
#add their assigned contributions to the website
#edit their [[individual responsibilities]]
#add anything else they think should be on this website, but do not change / create titles of new pages: Bring it up in the discussion instead. The wrong title format causes overlap between our files and other's on the openwetware server.
 
=== Our lab rules ===
To keep the lab running smoothly we have two "in-house training programs", developed by all of us through this site, and implemeted by the lab manager. The first focuses on general lab use, the second on the use of specific instruments.
*Training in general lab use
#know what maintenance work is expected in our individual lab area
#know how to label equipment and archive paperwork (folders, labels, etc)
#know where the garbage cans go, what goes in them (recycling)
#know how to use the "unknown table"
*Lab Safety
#Hazardous material: know  and use the "Satellite accumulation area", put material in secondary containers and non-leaking primary containers, put your name, date, and expected pickup date on special red label. The Lab manager updates the "Satellite accumulation area" logbook and calls Hazmat for pick up. In the accumulation area, separate Halogen from non-Halogen waste. 
#when labelling, enter full names, no abreviations, for fire safety issues.
#know location of emergency shower, eyewashes, and first aid kit. Lab manager flushes the eyewash once a week.
#know the Material Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals you're using
#know the MSDS resources: [http://hazard.com/msds/ U of Vermont MSDS database], [http://www.ehs.psu.edu/hazmat/chemical.cfm  PSUs' EHS], [http://www.ilpi.com/MSDS/ref/nfpa.html NFDA diamond].
#know the fume hood procedure: verify that the hood is working, the presence of the sash recommended position (yellow sticker), the role of the sash (an explosion and splash guard, and it must be low to allow good air suction). Do not leave any chemicals in hood, or reactive reagents during an experiment.
#know how to store chemicals: separate highly toxic ones, do not store other than cleaning supplies under the sink, do not store reactive chemicals close to each other (acids and bases). Keep acids away from flamables, except for glacila acetic acid.
#disposing of chemicals, do not drain nitric or hydrofloric acid. Acids and bases can be neutralized (by dilution and drained. Dilution procedure: add acid to water and not the reverse (A to W), and flush the drain before and after.
#know fire extinguisher locations (use only if properly trained).
#when purchasing chemicals look for safe alternatives, avoid mercury, carcinogens, etc.
#pressurized cylinders: close valve and remove regulators when not using.
#extension cords, use appliance grade only.
#submit documentation of EHS safety training
#take the EHS safety training refresher every year
#know the lab safety logbook. It contains the weekly review of the Satellite collection area, the annual review of all chemicals, and the training sheets for all lab members.
*lab website duties (this site is a logbook for the lab as well)
#know what portion of the materials list each of us is individually responsible for updating
#know how to use this website and edit it, use website editing etiquette
#website subfile titles: Do not use generic names, this is a community of lab websites; "Methods" means methods of everyone on wetware!!!!! "Richard:methods" mean our methods!
#know how to use the ANGEL news group for the lab
#online source for hazardous materials forms to be posted or used in Lab: [http://www.ehs.psu.edu/hazmat/lwmm.pdf]
*Lab manager responsibilities
#post accumulation area sign and weekly log
#update lab notebook: (weekly review of the Satellite collection area, the annual review of all chemicals, and the training sheets of all lab members).
#implement the lab rules
*Training in the use of instruments
#go through a rotation to briefly learn everybody else's methodology / instruments
*other ideas? Feel free to [http://openwetware.org/wiki/Simple_wiki_editing_examples add] them here...
 
=== Individual responsibilities ===
Lab members, their responsibilities and expertise.
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!width="150"|Materials [[Richard Lab layout and materials list |Area]]  for which lab member is responsible
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=== Notices ===
Lab meetings: Fall 2006, Friday afternoons
 
1:30 - 2:30 Lignicellulosic hydrolysis/biofuels/microbial fuel cells <br/>
2:30 - 3:30 Everyone, special topics each week <br/>
3:30 - 4:30 Greenhouse gas emissions/biogas/compost <br/>
4:30 - ???? TGIF

Revision as of 15:43, 27 February 2013


Tom Richard (Tom's Faculty website)
Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Director, Biomass Energy Center
Director, Penn State Institutes for Energy and the Environment
Penn State University

Notices and links

Upcoming Lab Meetings

All meetings are in the Ag. Eng. Conference Room

  • Thursday, Feb. 28—4:00-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, March 14—4:00-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, March 28—4:00-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, April 11—4:00-5:00 pm
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