Announcements Archive

CNF Closures for Steam Shutdown May 28-31

May Mon 2024

The CNF cleanroom will be closed on Tuesday May 28 at 6:00 am and re-open at 12 noon on Friday May 31 during the annual campus steam maintenance shutdown. 2nd floor lab spaces, Phillips Packaging Lab and the CAD room will be open and available.

CNF Wrap Up, Posted 5/8/2024

May Wed 2024

CNF Wrap Up
Posted 5/8/2024

Dear CNF User Community:

A special shout-out to our NNCI partner, University of Louisville, and their call for abstracts, which ends soon (Extended - Due May 17th!) for the Nano+Additive Manufacturing Summit. Details below.

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations
CNF News, https://www.cnf.cornell.edu/highlights

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send a message to me AND the userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu ! Thank you.

DISCLAIMER; I do not necessarily know the people running the conferences and webinars included below. So, buyer beware! I do know the CNF news of course, and who the job opportunities are coming from, so those are trusted sources.

[JOB OP]

Job Opportunity as Cleanroom Manager and Teaching Fab Courses at Washington University

Hi Melanie-Claire,

I hope you are doing well. I am an ex-user of the CNF facility and presently working at WashU. There is an opening for a cleanroom manager and professor of instructor, please see the post below, if you can share with the CNF users, that would be great:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3885783952

Best Regards,

Kashif M Awan, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Washington University in St. Louis
Rudolph Hall, Room 110
One Brookings Drive
St.Louis, MO 63130

[NNCI SUMMIT]

NNCI Nano + Additive Manufacturing Summit
July 30-31, 2024

Reminder: Call for Abstracts - Extended - Due May 17th!
https://nanoamsummit.com/

NNCI Nano+Additive Manufacturing Summit is an annual event dedicated to bring together researchers/users in the advanced manufacturing fields of additive manufacturing and micro/nanotechnology to discuss new findings, share results, showcase capabilities, generate ideas, debate the future, and network with one another. Nano/AM Symposium is open to all scientists, engineers, students and industry partners from a variety of disciplines/areas including microtechnology, nanotechnology, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, healthcare, energy, advanced materials, MEMS, biotechnology, commercial products, defense, and nano-education. The goal of the symposium is to strengthen the collaboration between industry and academia in the above targeted areas. Participants will hear exciting presentations about the latest nano/AM technologies, learn about existing state-of-the-art core facilities available to the public, and discuss ways that industry can access a wide variety of academic resources, including their most valuable resource – creative, hard-working students.

-200+ Leading Researchers and Innovators
-Top Undergraduates Representing the NEXT GENERATION Nano + Additive Manufacturing
-4 Keynote & 30+ Presentations from Industry Experts and Thought Leaders

[NY CREATES]

NY CREATES Emerging Technologies Seminar

May 9 (Thursday), 2024
11:30 am – 12:30 pm (EDT)

“Quantum Error Correction with GKP States in Superconducting Circuits”

by: Dr. Nicholas Frattini
Quantum Hardware Lead, Nord Quantique

Zoom Pre-Registration required by May 8, available here
https://ny-creates.org/etss/

Abstract: Improving quantum error correction schemes is a central challenge in developing fault-tolerant quantum processors. A high-quality bosonic mode controlled by an auxiliary nonlinear element has proven to be a valid candidate to replace the standard two-level-system approach with a hardware efficient approach. Following the visionary proposal of Gottesman, Kitaev and Preskill (GKP), Nord Quantique has recently prepared, error-corrected, and measured these GKP grid states within a single mode and shown that the logical qubit lifetime increases when error corrected. This presentation explores quantum error correction with GKP states, demonstrating how advancements in device fabrication enable quantum error correction processes to correct more errors than they introduce.

Biography: Dr. Nicholas Frattini received his PhD from Yale University in 2021 for his work on three-wave mixing with superconducting circuits under the supervision of Michel Devoret. As a postdoc, he also worked on microwave-to-optic transduction with Konrad Lehnert and Cindy Regal at JILA in Boulder, Colorado before joining Nord Quantique’s Quantum Hardware team to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum error correction. He has worked on simultaneously stabilized superpositions of coherent states—so-called Schrödinger’s cat states—to form a protected Kerr-cat qubit. It’s one of only a handful of devices to ever enhance the lifetime of encoded quantum information beyond the lifetime of its individual components.

[NNCI WEBINAR]

NNCI Societal and Ethical Implications Webinar
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 3-4 pm Eastern
https://nnci.net/nnci-events

"Philanthropic Funding of Scientific Research"

While a lot of funding of academic labs comes from Federal government agencies, philanthropies are playing an increasingly important role in supporting the scientific enterprise. The mission, goals, and administration of philanthropies are, however, quite different from organizations like the NSF and DOE. This webinar will bring together a panel of experts with extensive experience at philanthropies. We will host a 30-40 minute discussion about the landscape of philanthropic funding for scientific research, followed by ample time for questions from the audience.

Panelists:
Evan Michelson, PhD (Program Director overseeing the Energy and
Environment Program at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)
Jane Flegal, PhD (Market Development and Policy Lead at Stripe Climate
and Frontier; formerly led the US Climate Programs at the Hewlett
Foundation and the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust)
Josh Greenberg, PhD (Program Director overseeing the Technology and New
York City Programs at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)

Moderator: Jamey Wetmore, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and Associate Director of the NNCI for Societal and Ethical Implications

[CAMP MTG]

2024 CAMP Annual Technical Meeting
May 22-23, 2024
Clayton, NY
Registration Open
https://sites.clarkson.edu/camp/2024-camp-technical-meeting/

CAMP is looking forward to welcoming you to the 2024 CAMP Annual Technical Meeting at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY (https://www.1000islandsharborhotel.com). This meeting is a high point on the CAMP calendar and provides a platform for industrial representatives to interact with faculty and research students/postdocs to learn about their research work, and network with representatives from Clarkson, industry, and NY State. Please see the full schedule of events below, which includes technical talks, panel discussions, and student posters.

Please reach out to Leila Boyea at the CAMP office (lboyea@clarkson.edu), CAMP Director Devon Shipp (dshipp@clarkson.edu), or CAMP Business Development Director Eric Xu (ericxu@clarkson.edu) if you have questions.

[NNCI WORKSHOP]

Quantum Noir Workshop
June 11-14, 2024
Center for Nanoscale Systems at Harvard University

https://whova.com/portal/registration/quant_202406/y9uvt4tq

Hi all,

Pre-registration is now open for the Quantum Noir Workshop June 11-14, 2024 at the Center for Nanoscale Systems at Harvard University. The workshop is open to all levels – undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, faculty, staff, and industry researchers.

Quantum Noir: A Nano/Quantum Science & Engineering Meeting

Discover the latest advancements in Quantum Science and Engineering at Quantum Noir 2024. This is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and forge collaborations that will shape the future of Quantum Nanoscience and Engineering. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered as a part of a vibrant community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.

From June 12th to June 14th, 2024, we invite researchers, students, scholars and industry stakeholders to Harvard University to immerse themselves in demonstrations, experiments, and discussions around Quantum Science and Engineering.

* Community Building: Join a vibrant community of researchers and innovators of Color (+) in Quantum/NanoScience and Engineering.
* Talent Development: Integrate and connect scholars "collaboratively" with leaders in the Quantum/Nano space in Cambridge, MA.
* Opportunities: Connect Grad students and PostDoctoral researchers in the exploration of Quantumn/NanScience frontiers with leaders in relevant fields including partnerships with HBCU students in the IBM HBCU Quantum Center around materials and device research.
* Diversity and Inclusion: Quantum Noir 2024 helps to bridge the gap to create a more inclusive future for Quantum Science and Engineering. Collaborative and Networking opportunities for faculty and researchers of Color (+) in the Quantum/Nano Space.
* Funding: Opportunities for Junior Faculty to meet and Network with Federal Funders (NSF/DOE/DOD)Entrepreneurship: Nano Researchers meet and Network with Entrepreneurs and VC focused on Quantum/NanoScience.

How to Participate:

Mark your calendar for June 12th to June 14th, 2024, and secure your spot at Quantum Noir 2024. Pre-registration is now open, offering you the chance to be a part of a transformative experience that merges expertise with excellence. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of Quantum Science and Engineering.

Thank you!
Kathryn Hollar, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Director of Community Engagement and Diversity Outreach
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

[AEP EVENT]

Lena F. Kourkoutis Memorial Symposium
June 21–23, 2024

Welcome!

Please join us June 21–23, 2024 for a memorial symposium in honor of Lena F. Kourkoutis, Ph.D. '09, professor and alumna of the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.

[NT24]

The Twenty-Fourth International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials

Join us for NT24 this June 23-28 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. Visit the NT24 website for details.

Visit the NT24 Website
https://nt24.mit.edu/event-data

We write with a few important updates on NT24:

- NT24 registration is open! (Early-bird deadline extended to April 22.)
- Tutorials and excursions have been announced on the updated NT24 website for details.
- MIT dormitory-style accommodations close to Kresge Auditorium will be $105/night for a single room. These rooms will be released by MIT soon and will be booked first-come first-serve through the registration site. Discounted hotel rooms at the Hyatt, a ~10 minute walk to Kresge Auditorium, are also available as described on the NT24 website.

Keynote Speakers
Prof. Youfan Hu, Peking University
Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prof. Ute Kaiser, University of Ulm
Prof. Junichiro Kono, Rice University
Prof. Stephanie Reich, Free University of Berlin

Invited Speakers
Dr. Christophe Bichara, CNRS and Aix-Marseille University
Prof. Ardemis Boghossian, EPFL
Prof. Cinzia Casiraghi, University of Manchester
Prof. Ralph Krupke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Dr. David Lashmore, American Boronite Corporation
Prof. Qingwen Li, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech & Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Hyeon Suk Shin, UNIST
Prof. Bruce Weisman, Rice University
Prof. Ohno Yutaka, Nagoya University
Prof. Xiaolin Zheng, Stanford University

[FEYNMAN PRIZE]

Opportunity in Nanotechnology: Applications wanted for the Feynman Prizes

Each year, Foresight Institute awards the Feynman Prizes for contributions to Nanotechnology. I wanted to share the prizes with you in the hope that you could share this opportunity with your students at CNF.

Inaugurated in 1993, the Feynman Prizes recognize recent and brilliant achievements that contribute deeply to the field of Nanotechnology. These prizes are renowned for honoring outstanding work early in people’s careers. In 2007, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart won the Foresight Institute Feynman Prize in Experiment. Merely 9 years later, he won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.

This year, the application deadline is July 31st.

The winners will receive cash awards ranging from $1000 to the grand prize (unclaimed) of $100,000. They will also be invited to present their work at a Foresight Institute event, such as our upcoming Vision Weekend in December, San Francisco.

Applications wanted for contributions to Nanotechnology! Prizes for Experiment, Theory, and a Student Award. Application deadline: July 31st, 2024.

Please see our website for more information.
https://foresight.org/foresight-feynman-prizes/

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to mallison@cnf.cornell.edu AND userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number NNCI-2025233 is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), which is supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant NNCI-2025233).

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

CNF April 19 Wrap Up, Including EDS Seminar Today

Apr Fri 2024

POSTED APRIL 19, 2024

Dear CNF User Community:

Please see below the information for today's EDS seminar and the celebration of Meredith Metzler's life, tomorrow (April 20).

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations
CNF News, https://www.cnf.cornell.edu/highlights

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send a message to me AND the userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu ! Thank you.

[EDS TODAY!]

"Nanoscale Electronic Devices Probe Topology: Direct Observation of Anyonic Braiding Statistics"
Dr. Michael Manfra (Purdue Univ)

Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Phillips 233
Zoom link available
Lunch provided

Abstract: A basic tenet of quantum theory is that all elementary particles are either bosons or fermions. Ensembles of bosons or fermions behave differently due to differences in their underlying quantum statistics. Starting in the early 1980’s it was theoretically conjectured that excitations that are neither bosons nor fermions may exist under special conditions in two-dimensional interacting electron systems. These unusual excitations were dubbed "anyons." Anyons possess fractional charge and fractional statistics, however directly probing these properties presents experimental challenges. Electronic transport in small devices was proposed to measure the properties of anyons. This lecture will focus on the development of electronic Fabry-Perot interferometers that resulted in the first direct observation of anyonic braiding statistics in the fractional quantum Hall state at ν=1/3. These experiments have now been extended to the more fragile multi-edge-mode hierarchy state at ν=2/5. The important connection between innovations in device technology and discovery of new physics is emphasized.

Bio: Michael Manfra is the Bill and Dee O’Brien Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Professor of Materials Engineering, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He serves as Scientific Director of Microsoft Quantum Lab West Lafayette. Mike received his A.B. from Harvard in 1992 and PhD from Boston University in 1999. Mike spent 2 years from 1998 to 2000 as a Postdoctoral Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies and in 2001 he was promoted to Member of Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories where he conducted research in low-dimensional semiconductor systems. After 10 years at Bell Labs, Manfra joined Purdue in 2009. Mike was a Keck Foundation awardee in 2013, was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2015, and in 2016 became the Scientific Director of Microsoft Quantum Lab West Lafayette. Manfra and his team of approximately twenty researchers develop new material platforms and nanoscale electronic devices to explore fundamental aspects of the interplay of topology and strong electronic correlations. In 2020, his group reported interferometric measurement of anyon braiding, giving experimental evidence for a theoretical prediction made 40 years earlier.

(Contact Cornell EDS <eds.cornell@gmail.com> for zoom link)

[IN MEMORY OF...]

MEREDITH METZLER
(April 30, 1975 - July 21, 2023)

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Join us for a celebration of Meredith's life on April 20, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Brooktondale Community Center located at 533 Valley Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817.

The event is a casual, family-friendly, come-and-go party. Chat with friends and family, share fond remembrances, and honor Meredith's impact on lives of those around him.

[JOB OP]

Job Opportunity as Cleanroom Manager and Teaching Fab Courses at Washington University

Hi Melanie-Claire,

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3885783952

Best Regards,

Kashif M Awan, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Washington University in St. Louis
Rudolph Hall, Room 110
One Brookings Drive
St.Louis, MO 63130

[CHiPPS SEMINAR]

April CHiPPS Seminar
Wednesday, April 24th
9-10 AM PDT/11 AM-12 PM CDT/12-1 PM EDT

Hi Melanie,

Could you please help circulate this notice of seminar around the CNF community?

Thanks,
Chenyun

CHiPPS seminar series will host Patrick Naulleau for its center-wide monthly seminar on Wednesday, April 24th, from 9-10 AM PDT/11 AM-12 PM CDT/12-1 PM EDT. Patrick will discuss phase shift materials and phase shift masks for EUV. The Zoom link for the talk is as follows:

https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/99260584831?pwd=Y252QzU5WEtvVVJhdUM5MnpsWFZpQT09.

[NNCI WEBINAR]

Webinar Invitation for the 2024 NNCI Etch Symposium @ Georgia Tech
April 24th to 26th, 2024

We are excited to announce that 2024 NNCI Etch Symposium will take place from April 24th to 26th at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Given the growing interest in this event and the limitations of space, we have decided to organize the symposium in a hybrid format to ensure that our research presentations reach a wider audience.

We invite each of you to seize this opportunity and adjust your schedules accordingly if you are interested in participating in this symposium.

Here are some key details:

Webinar Registration, https://sites.gatech.edu/nnci-etch-symposium/registration/

Symposium Schedule, https://sites.gatech.edu/nnci-etch-symposium/symposium-schedule/

The symposium promises an engaging agenda, featuring invited talks, vendor presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions that will delve into the latest advancements and innovations in nanoscale fabrication. It provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, researchers, and industry leaders.

Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We sincerely hope you will join us at the 2024 NNCI Etch Symposium. Your participation will contribute to the success of this gathering, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you.

[2024 FLSTS]

2024 Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase
Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Location: Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Agenda

The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science at the University of Rochester are pleased to announce this year’s Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase.

"Imaging in the Age of AI"

How artificial intelligence is changing computer imaging and what it could mean for the Rochester economy.

About the Showcase

Artificial Intelligence is being used in a wide range of technologies and in almost every sector of the economy. AI, combined with traditional forms of computer imaging, is revolutionizing the way images are captured, processed, analyzed, and displayed, ushering in the age of intelligent imaging. AI-enabled medical imaging, for example, can improve diagnostics and help bring leading edge radiological capabilities to rural and underserved populations. The Showcase this year will highlight various aspects of intelligent imaging and what it could mean for the Rochester economy. Learn more on our website.

[NNCI SUMMIT]

NNCI Nano + Additive Manufacturing Summit
July 30-31, 2024

Reminder: Call for Abstracts - Due April 30th
https://nanoamsummit.com/

-200+ Leading Researchers and Innovators
-Top Undergraduates Representing the NEXT GENERATION Nano + Additive Manufacturing
-4 Keynote & 30+ Presentations from Industry Experts and Thought Leaders

[NNCI WEBINAR]

NNCI Societal and Ethical Implications Webinar
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 3-4 pm Eastern
https://nnci.net/nnci-events

"Philanthropic Funding of Scientific Research"

Panelists:
Evan Michelson, PhD (Program Director overseeing the Energy and Environment Program at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)
Jane Flegal, PhD (Market Development and Policy Lead at Stripe Climate and Frontier; formerly led the US Climate Programs at the Hewlett Foundation and the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust)
Josh Greenberg, PhD (Program Director overseeing the Technology and New York City Programs at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation)

Moderator: Jamey Wetmore, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and Associate Director of the NNCI for Societal and Ethical Implications

[CAMP MTG]

2024 CAMP Annual Technical Meeting
May 22-23, 2024
Clayton, NY
Registration Open
https://sites.clarkson.edu/camp/2024-camp-technical-meeting/

[NNCI WORKSHOP]

Quantum Noir Workshop
June 11-14, 2024
Center for Nanoscale Systems at Harvard University

https://whova.com/portal/registration/quant_202406/y9uvt4tq

Hi all,

Quantum Noir: A Nano/Quantum Science & Engineering Meeting

How to Participate:

Thank you!
Kathryn Hollar, PhD
(she/her/hers)
Director of Community Engagement and Diversity Outreach
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

[AEP EVENT]

Lena F. Kourkoutis Memorial Symposium
June 21–23, 2024

Welcome!

Please join us June 21–23, 2024 for a memorial symposium in honor of Lena F. Kourkoutis, Ph.D. '09, professor and alumna of the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.

[NT24]

NT24 early-bird registration extended to April 22!

The Twenty-Fourth International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials

Join us for NT24 this June 23-28 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA. Visit the NT24 website for details.

Visit the NT24 Website
https://nt24.mit.edu/event-data

We write with a few important updates on NT24:

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number NNCI-2025233 is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

CNF closed Sat March 30th; 24/7 Operation Resumes Mon. Apr 1

Mar Mon 2024

This Saturday March 30th the CNF cleanroom, packaging lab and 2nd floor labs will be closed to users due to a campus wide access control software upgrade that will prevent the CNF from opening and operating safely

Starting Monday, April 1st at 8:00 am, the CNF will resume 24/7-hour operations. The CNF would like to extend our gratitude to The College of Engineering facilities team for their efforts in finding the long-term solution to get the CNF back to 24/7 operation. Your patience and understanding during the recent reduced hours of operation are greatly appreciated.

CNF Cleanroom Extended March 2024 Hours

Feb Wed 2024

Updated 02/28/24: The CNF will continue to operate with extended hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. We are actively pursuing a solution to reinstate 24/7 operations and will keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available.

CNF Friday Wrap Up for February 2, 2024

Feb Fri 2024

CNF Friday Wrap Up for February 2, 2024

Dear CNF User Community:

Just a few new posts today. But first! CNF in the NEWS!

CNF Joins NORDTECH Hub in the Microelectronics Commons Network

Allison Godwin appointed associate director of Cornell NanoScale Facility

Via the ATLAS Program, CNF Helps Develop a Workforce

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send a message to me AND the userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu ! Thank you.

DISCLAIMER; I do not necessarily know the people running the conferences and webinars included below. So, buyer beware! I do know the CNF news of course, and who the job opportunities are coming from, so those are trusted sources.

[NT24 TODAY!!]

The Twenty-Fourth International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials

Submit your 1-page abstract for NT24 today! The deadline is this Friday, February 2.

Visit the website for submission details.

We hope you'll join us this June 23-28 at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The conference will cover a broad range of topics of interest to the nanotube and low-dimensional materials communities.

NT24 will follow the usual NT format of tutorials on the first day (Sunday) and then daily plenary morning sessions, followed by parallel symposia sessions in the afternoon, and poster sessions in the early evening. Symposia topics to include Bio, Computation & Theory, Electronics & Energy, Synthesis, Macromaterials, and Fundamental Properties.

We gratefully thank our sponsors.

Important Dates

    Feb. 2: Abstract submission deadline (extended from Jan. 19)
    Feb. 26: Notification of acceptance
    April 1: Early bird registration deadline
    June 18: Late registration deadline
    June 23-28: NT24

Keynote Speakers
Prof. Youfan Hu, Peking University
Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prof. Ute Kaiser, University of Ulm
Prof. Junichiro Kono, Rice University
Prof. Stephanie Reich, Free University of Berlin

Invited Speakers
Dr. Christophe Bichara, CNRS and Aix-Marseille University
Prof. Ardemis Boghossian, EPFL
Prof. Cinzia Casiraghi, University of Manchester
Prof. Ralph Krupke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Dr. David Lashmore, American Boronite Corporation
Prof. Qingwen Li, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech & Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Hyeon Suk Shin, UNIST
Prof. Bruce Weisman, Rice University
Prof. Ohno Yutaka, Nagoya University
Prof. Xiaolin Zheng, Stanford University

NT24 Organizing Committee
Brian L. Wardle, AeroAstro and Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Luiz H. Acauan, AeroAstro Engineering, MIT
A. John Hart, Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Jing Kong, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
Mingda Li, Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT
Xi Ling, Dept. of Chemistry, Boston University
Desiree Plata, Civil & Environmental Engineering, MIT
Michael Strano, Chemical Engineering, MIT

Visit the NT24 Website
https://nt24.mit.edu/event-data

[REU OPPORTUNITIES]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Learn More
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program
Join Our Community of Researchers

As a trailblazer in offering distinctive undergraduate research opportunities, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is delighted to reintroduce the Interdisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), this immersive research initiative is scheduled to unfold on our Daytona Beach Campus from May 13 to July 20, 2024.

During this 10-week research experience, students will benefit from:

    Generous financial support of a $5,000 stipend plus coverage of housing and meals
    Professional development activities designed to sharpen students’ expertise and prepare them for a successful career
    Academic advancement assistance with graduate school preparatory sessions
    Hands-on research experience in state-of-the-art facilities, working with experienced faculty members on projects at the forefront of innovation
    Exclusive site visits to Kennedy Space Center, Piper Aircraft factory and more

Undergraduates from any university and all majors are welcome to apply, and applications are open now through March 8.

Do you know a highly motivated student looking to boost their resume through research? Encourage them to apply today!
LEARN MORE
Questions?

Please contact Dr. Foram Madiyar and Dr. Alberto Mello to learn more.

Additional Resources:

    Review application requirements and check eligibility
    Explore research topics
    Learn more about activities

Daytona Beach Campus
31 Aerospace Boulevard | Daytona Beach, FL 32114

386.226.6100 | 800.862.2416
daytonabeach@erau.edu

TWO WEEKS till the CNF REU application deadline!

Accepting Cornell students too:

The Cornell Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program (FMRG: Cyber: Scalable Precision Manufacturing of Programmable Polymer Nanoparticles Using Low-temperature Initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition Guided by Artificial Intelligence) is accepting Cornell University students, so those of you who have started a CNF REU Application, please do finish it if you are interested in the FMRG program! (And be sure to mention your interest specifically in your essay.)

Two late breaking programs from our network partners in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) --

Northwestern University and University of Chicago
Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental (SHyNE) Resource REU Program
https://shyne.northwestern.edu/reu/
Application deadline is February 14, 2024

University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Interdisciplinary Micro/Nano/Additive Manufacturing Program
https://www.uoflnanoreu.com/
Application is open through the end of March, 2024

ALSO!

PathwaysToScience.org
Paid Summer Research Programs - All STEM Disciplines

Most programs offer both a stipend and housing and travel support. Programs range across all STEM disciplines and all areas of the country. Deadlines are coming right up for most programs!

    390+ programs for undergraduates
    25+ programs for graduate students
    Use our advanced search page to filter programs by multiple criteria
    Tips on applying from our resource library



CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to mallison@cnf.cornell.edcu and userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number -- NNCI-2025233 -- is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), which is supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant NNCI-2025233).

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

CNF Friday Wrap Up for January 26th

Jan Fri 2024

CNF Friday Wrap Up for January 26th

Dear CNF User Community:

A few new posts, plus a few repeats!

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send a message to me AND the userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu ! Thank you.

[KIC Colloquium]

ECE/KIC Colloquium
Featuring 2014 Nobel Laureate Hiroshi Amano!

Dear Melanie-Claire, can you please help distribute this to the CNF lists? Thank you! - Grace Xing

ECE/KIC Colloquium:

Monday, 1/29, 1:15pm

101 Phillips Hall (hybrid participation information on Events@Cornell)

Lunch reception at Noon – 1pm, 116 Upson

Featuring 2014 Nobel Laureate
Hiroshi Amano
Nagoya University

Title:
How a poor university lab sparked the blue LED revolution and will have a lasting impact on the net-zero-carbon emission and smart society of the future

Abstract:
I would like to focus on the necessity of the research and development of wide bandgap and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors, particularly GaN, AlN and their alloys, which I believe should play a major role in establishing a net-zero-carbon emission and smart society in the future. The contributions of GaN and related materials to LED lighting for energy savings are huge. The applications of these materials systems are not limited to lighting. By replacing Si-based power devices with GaN-based power devices, we can expect 25% reduction in total electricity consumption. GaN-based high-voltage power devices should become the key devices in establishing renewable-energy-based electricity grids because of their high-speed switching and high-voltage capability. GaN-based high-frequency and high-power transistors will provide a unique solution for realizing millimeter-wave and even THz wireless communication systems. By spatially modifying the alloy composition while maintaining coherent growth, we can realize either a p-type or n-type layer without any impurity doping. These new types of doping, called distributed polarization doping (DPD), has been developed by Professors Debdeep Jena and Huili Grace Xing and applied to p-type AlGaN with high Al composition, for which it had long been very difficult to realize a highly conductive p-layer by Mg doping. In the case of a conventional Mg doping method, the emission wavelength of III-nitride LDs is limited to 338 nm, while with the DPD method, LDs with emission wavelengths as short as 272 nm have been realized. Recently, the room-temperature continuous-wave operation of DUV LDs has been achieved. Using the DPD method, it is also possible to realize a high Al content AlGaN p-n diode without any impurity-doped layer. Research on GaN-based nitrides began at Nagoya University in 1982. At that time, the laboratory was very poor and could not afford an MOVPE reactor. The strong commitment of late professor Isamu Akasaki led to the first demonstration of GaN-based pn-junction LEDs. In this presentation, I would like to describe how GaN-based blue LEDs were born from a poor Japanese university.

Bio:
Hiroshi Amano joined Prof. Isamu Akasaki's group in 1982 as an undergraduate student. In 1985, while working on his master courses and PhD courses, Amano developed a metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy process for low-temperature deposited buffer layers for the growth of GaN single-crystal films on sapphire substrates in 1985, which led to the realization of the first III-Nitride semiconductor-based light-emitting diodes and laser diodes. In 1989, he succeeded in growing the first conductive p-type GaN using Mg doping followed by low energy electron beam irradiation treatment and in fabricating p-n-junction GaN-based UV and blue light-emitting diodes for the first time in the world. After graduation, he has continued to independently do world-leading research on the growth, characterization, and device applications of III –Nitride semiconductors. Amano has independently led his own world-class research group since 1992 and in 2010, he has moved to Nagoya University where continues to lead the world in the creation of high-performance DUV LEDs, LDs, RF, and power devices. In 2019, his group succeeded the world’s shortest wavelength laser diode emitting 271.8 nm by high-Al content AlGaN-based III–Nitride semiconductors. In 2022, his group succeeded room temperature continuous wave operation of 274 nm laser diode.

[RESEARCH FUNDING]

Apply by Feb 11th for Funds for Student or Post-doc led Entrepreneurship - Nanotechnology for Global Sustainability

From: Hull, Matthew <mahull@vt.edu>
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 2:51 PM
To: Ron Olson <olson@cnf.cornell.edu>

Hi Ron- Great seeing you on the director’s call. Do you think we might be able to include a team from CNF in this year’s NTEC competition? We’ll have $1000 from the coordinating office to distribute to them for use of your NNCI facilities. Below are some additional details, which you’re free to share broadly. Happy to chat with you and/or any prospective students/post-docs who might be interested in applying. We’ll have additional funding for the top 3 teams as noted below. Thanks! -Matt

2024 NTEC RFP – 1pg applications are due Feb 11th by email to me at mahull@vt.edu. Entrepreneurial students and post-docs involved in applied research or capstone courses make for strong NTEC applicants. I’d be happy to work with anyone interested to submit an application. Here’s an overview video that provides additional info about NTEC.

7 week NTEC Accelerator Syllabus – I’ve included the syllabus for the voluntary 7 week NTEC accelerator program. It’s completely voluntary, but it’s helpful for students who prefer a little more guidance.

NTEC Showcase (example videos and awards to top teams!)

The program concludes with a 1 hour showcase in May where attendees view 2 min “lessons learned” videos prepared by NTEC awardees. I’ve included some examples below. The top 3 teams will be awarded. This year, those teams will receive additional funding to continue their work ($2500 for first, $1000 for second, and $500 for third).

Bee MycHotels (community college participant)

Nanoparticle-embedded pesticides for reduced environmental toxicity

Structural bacterial cellulose

Piezoelectric bullet

Solar cells

Matthew S. Hull, PhD
Research Professor/Director, NCFL | Virginia Tech ICTAS
325 Stanger Street, Suite 410
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS)
Nanoscale Characterization and Fabrication Laboratory (NCFL)

[MANY REU PROGRAMS]

Two weeks to the CNF REU application deadline!

PLEASE NOTE - CORNELL STUDENTS NOW ELIGIBLE! The Cornell Robert Frederick Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program (FMRG: Cyber: Scalable Precision Manufacturing of Programmable Polymer Nanoparticles Using Low-temperature Initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition Guided by Artificial Intelligence) is accepting Cornell University students, so those of you who have started a CNF REU Application, please do finish it if you are interested in the FMRG program! (And be sure to mention your interest specifically in your essay.)

Two late breaking programs from our network partners in the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) --

Northwestern University and University of Chicago
Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental (SHyNE) Resource REU Program
Application deadline is February 14, 2024

University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Interdisciplinary Micro/Nano/Additive Manufacturing Program
Application is open through the end of March, 2024

PLUS!

NSF REU in Nanoscience/Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15
SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM DATES: MAY 27 - AUGUST 2

I am reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the summer 2024 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15th. The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of chemistry, physics, biology and engineering. More than 50 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

The VINSE REU has a record of success, 95% of former VINSE NSF REU students either attend graduate school or are employed in STEM related fields. Many have received several awards and honors including:

23 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 13 received honorable mentions)
7 Goldwater Fellowships
3 SMART Fellowships
3 NDSEG Fellowships
1 Rhodes Scholar
1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
1 NASA Graduate Fellowship
1 PD Soros Award for New Americans
3 NIH Awards: 1 Graduate Fellowship, 1 Postbac ITRA, 1 Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
>57% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
More than half of our former REU students have given a presentation at a National Conference, many funded by the REU site

PROGRAM INCLUDES
Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
Seminars, workshops, and field trips
Group social activities and banquet
Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD
$7,000 stipend
$500 travel allowance
Room and board

We would like to make this opportunity available to your students at all stages of the undergraduate careers and from all institutions, including community colleges. We would appreciate if you would forward them this information.

VINSE REU Admissions Team

[NNCI's Science Outside the Lab]

NNCI's Science Outside the Lab Applications Open

More information or contact Jamey Wetmore

NCI-SW and the NNCI Coordinating Office will cover all program fees, housing, most meals, local transportation, and transportation to and from Washington, D.C. for students. Faculty will need to cover their own housing and transportation costs to and from DC.

We are excited to announce that applications are open for our summer 2023 Science Outside the Lab programs. As usual, we’ll be hosting a program for graduate students in Washington, DC the first week of June. The program is perfect for any scientists or engineers interested in better understanding the relationship between science, technology, and policy. Many of the participants also are especially excited to learn about career opportunities outside of academia. Please do help us get the word out by forwarding this to students and faculty you think might be interested as well as those at your units/schools/centers that are especially good at distributing announcements like this. We’d love to have as many NNCI sites represented as possible.

We’re also going to be offering a specialized 3 day program for faculty. As education coordinators you probably know more faculty who are interested in things like public outreach than many! So if you know of any faculty that might be especially interested in better understanding how their work impacts and relates to the broader public and policy issues, please do let them know about this program.

If you or anyone interested has any questions, feel free to have them contact me.

Sincerely,
Jameson Wetmore
Associate Director for Societal and Ethical Implications
National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure Coordinating Office
Nanotechnology Collaborative Infrastructure Southwest

Science Outside the Lab: Nanotechnology & Policy
Faculty: May 29-31, 2024 | Students: June 2-8, 2024

In 2024 the Nanotechnology Collaborative Infrastructure Southwest (NCI-SW) and the NNCI Coordinating Office will sponsor two Science Outside the programs: a three day program for faculty and a one week program for graduate students. These programs bring small cohorts of scientists and engineers to Washington, D.C. to explore the relationships among science, innovation, and policy.

The programs will investigate the context of science and technology decision-making with a focus on the US Federal Government. Participants will meet and interact with congressional staffers, funding agency officers, regulators, journalists, museum curators, and others to learn how and why nanotechnology and other emerging technologies are funded, regulated, shaped, critiqued, and publicized. Student participants will also design and prepare engagement projects to share what they’ve learned with their home institutions. The ultimate goal is to empower participants to extend the impact of their research beyond their labs.

Faculty and graduate students affiliated with National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure universities are especially encouraged to apply to this program. We are looking for candidates interested in how decisions are made about science and innovation funding, regulation, and policy. Applications are due on February 26, 2024

More information or contact Jamey Wetmore

[OVPRI FUNDING]

Ignite Your Venture Journey: Join the Fellow for New Ventures Program!

Are you ready to turn Cornell's groundbreaking ideas into thriving ventures? The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program, one of the four signature programs of the Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap fund series, is your ticket to entrepreneurial success!

Launched by Cornell University's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), this program is your gateway to transforming cutting-edge inventions into thriving technology ventures.

Why Ignite Fellow for New Ventures?
- Advance technology commercialization: grow as an entrepreneur scientist or engineer by partnering with a Cornell faculty inventor.
- Funding Package of Up to $120,000: We're here to de-risk your journey with a comprehensive funding package covering your salary for up to two years and essential experiment costs.
- Cornell's Inclusive Ethos: Built on the principle of "...any person...any study," our program encourages you to explore a diverse range of groundbreaking discoveries in Cornell labs.
- Open to aspiring entrepreneurs: We're seeking master graduates, PhDs, and postdocs who dream big, take risks, and envision themselves as a CEO, CSO, or CTO founder.

Applications open until March 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Apply here.

[NNCO WORKSHOP]

Registration is open for the second Workshop on Quantum Engineering Infrastructure

Registration is open for the second Workshop on Quantum Engineering Infrastructure (WQEI2) on March 3, 2024, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. This workshop, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the NSF Global Quantum Leap (GQL) program, will bring together scientists and engineers from across the world to discuss the fabrication infrastructure needs for research on quantum computing and communication systems into the future. More information about the event, including the agenda and invited speakers can be found on the workshop website.

For people who cannot attend in-person, an announcement for attendance virtually will be made at a later date. In-person registration (which is free) can be made here.

[NNCO SYMPOSIUM]

Nanotechnology Symposium - March 5, 2024 - Washington, DC

Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Representatives from academia, government, and industry will speak to U.S. success in nanotechnology and future directions in this field. Experts will address quantum engineering; optics; advanced polymers; microelectronics; medicine; education; manufacturing; the environmental, health, and societal implications of nanomaterials; diversity, equity, inclusion, and access; and more. This lively discussion will benefit from including diverse perspectives – including yours!

Speakers of particular note include:

Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to President Biden for Science and Technology, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Neal Lane, Rice University and Former Science Advisor to President Clinton

Ron Wyden, Senior United States Senator from Oregon

Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University

Kathleen Rubins, NASA Astronaut

And many more!

Students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a poster to showcase how they are “enabling the nanotechnology revolution.” Abstract submission deadline is December 15, 2023. Selected applicants will be notified January 5, 2024.

Quinn Spadola, PhD
Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office

[NUANCE ABSTRACT REQUEST]

Call for Submissions!

The 4th Annual Women in Microscopy Conference is coming soon! March 8, 2024

Friends & Allies are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Submit an abstract to present an 8-minute research talk at the conference! Check out the Women In Microscopy website for more information!

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number -- NNCI-2025233 -- is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

CNF Friday Wrap Up for January 19th

Jan Fri 2024

Friday, January 19th
12:36 PM

Dear CNF User Community:

Lots of interesting events coming up! Note that for some, you need to register today!

But first -- CNF has a job opening!

CNF Senior Nanotechnology Process Engineer

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu -- not to me! Thank you.

DISCLAIMER; I do not necessarily know the people running the conferences and webinars included below. So, buyer beware! I do know the CNF news of course, and who the job opportunities are coming from, so those are trusted sources.

[NT24 DEADLINE TODAY!]

Deadline Today: NT24 abstract submissions due January 19!

The Twenty-Fourth International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials

Submit your 1-page abstract for NT24 today! The deadline is Friday, January 19.

Visit the website for submission details.
https://nt24.mit.edu/event-data

We hope you'll join us this June 23-28 at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The conference will cover a broad range of topics of interest to the nanotube and low-dimensional materials communities.

NT24 will follow the usual NT format of tutorials on the first day (Sunday) and then daily plenary morning sessions, followed by parallel symposia sessions in the afternoon, and poster sessions in the early evening. Symposia topics to include Bio, Computation & Theory, Electronics & Energy, Synthesis, Macromaterials, and Fundamental Properties.

We gratefully thank our sponsors.

IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 19, 2024: Abstract submission deadline
Feb. 26: Notification of acceptance
April 1: Early bird registration deadline
June 18: Late registration deadline
June 23-28: NT24

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Youfan Hu, Peking University
Prof. Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prof. Ute Kaiser, University of Ulm
Prof. Junichiro Kono, Rice University
Prof. Stephanie Reich, Free University of Berlin

INVITED SPEAKERS
Dr. Christophe Bichara, CNRS and Aix-Marseille University
Prof. Ardemis Boghossian, EPFL
Prof. Cinzia Casiraghi, University of Manchester
Prof. Ralph Krupke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Dr. David Lashmore, American Boronite Corporation
Prof. Qingwen Li, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech & Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Hyeon Suk Shin, UNIST
Prof. Bruce Weisman, Rice University
Prof. Ohno Yutaka, Nagoya University
Prof. Xiaolin Zheng, Stanford University

NT24 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Brian L. Wardle, AeroAstro and Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Luiz H. Acauan, AeroAstro Engineering, MIT
A. John Hart, Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Jing Kong, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
Mingda Li, Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT
Xi Ling, Dept. of Chemistry, Boston University
Desiree Plata, Civil & Environmental Engineering, MIT
Michael Strano, Chemical Engineering, MIT

[NNI ROUNDTABLE]

One week away!

Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion on Catalysts

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET

Online and L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, D.C.

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the U.S. Government’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), invites you to listen in on a roundtable discussion on nanotechnology-enabled catalysts that could help achieve climate goals. This moderated discussion will focus on near-term opportunities for impact that could pave the way toward larger-scale implementation. These opportunities could have a near-term impact on reaching net-zero carbon emission, sustainable development, and overall climate targets. The moderated discussion will tackle all aspects of the topic – ranging from exciting R&D opportunities to commercialization challenges – by featuring a small group of invited experts from different sectors and backgrounds (listed below). Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from this exciting exchange!

This roundtable is a critical part of the Nano4EARTH National Nanotechnology Challenge, which aims to leverage recent investments in understanding and controlling matter at the nanoscale to develop technologies and industries that address climate change. Nano4EARTH focuses on facilitating opportunities for members of the nanotechnology community to convene, collaborate, and share resources. Nano4EARTH also strives to provide mechanisms that support technology development and commercialization of nanotechnology-enabled climate solutions.

The topic of this roundtable was identified at the Nano4EARTH Kick-off Workshop (summary readout and video archive) as a particularly promising area that could have an impact in a short timeframe (four years or less). This roundtable is the final of four. See the summaries of the other roundtable discussions here.

Click here for the agenda and other details.

REGISTRATION:
ZOOM, https://nnco-nano.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_AfTmaLHJQvSP5ErNgPGnSw#/registration

IN PERSON, https://www.nano.gov/nano4earthroundtable4registration

INVITED PARTICIPANTS:

Mark Banash, President, Neotericon

Massimiliano Delferro, Chemist, Group Leader, Argonne National Laboratory

Abdoulaye Djire, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University

Jacek Jasinski, Theme Leader, Materials Characterization, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, University of Louisville

Ivan Konstantinov, Senior Scientist, Dow

Matteo Pasquali, A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Professor of Chemistry and Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Director of Carbon Hub, Rice University

Sridhar Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer, Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon (EPIXC), Arizona State University

Brenna Teigler, Chief Fellowship Officer, Activate

Lei Zhang, Expert Active Materials Scientist, Materials and Catalysis, Active Materials Development and Scale-Up, ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co.

Julie Zimmerman, Vice Provost for Planetary Solutions, Professor of Green Engineering, Assistant Director for Research at Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, Yale University

[COE CEIS PANEL]

Reminder to Register for the January 25th Intelligent Imaging Event

Join Us for the Intelligent Imaging Panel Session

Event Details:
Intelligent Imaging Panel Session: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Electronic Imaging

Application Areas:
Biomedical
Geospatial
Industrial
Consumer
Security

Sponsors: Center for Emerging & Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science at the University of Rochester

Date: Thursday, January 25th

Time: 4-5PM followed by a networking session from 5-6PM

Location: Larry and Cindy Bloch Alumni and Advancement Center, 300 East River Road, Rochester, New York 14627

Virtual Attendance:
A zoom link will be emailed to all registrants

Register Now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intelligent-imaging-tickets-789368240657

Opportunities for Industry/University Collaboration in NY State

The Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences and the Center of Excellence in Data Science at the University of Rochester are kicking off a series of events on "Intelligent Imaging" to explore the intersection of imaging and Artificial Intelligence. Rochester has a rich legacy in imaging and is well-positioned to lead in this area. The University of Rochester and RIT both have strong educational and research programs in imaging and AI.

In industry, there are over 30 companies in Rochester that specialize in the fields of imaging and/or AI or have large programs in these areas, including Carestream, L3Harris, VisualDx, FLX AI, and JADAK. With this rich combination of industrial and academic expertise, the Rochester region is well-positioned to become a leader in this area.

To spur local economic development based on Intelligent Imaging we will be holding a series of events open to the public. One objective is to spur more industry/university collaboration. Such collaborations, when they involve a company with operations in New York State, are eligible for support from CEIS and the COE in Data Science. Our first event will be a panel session consisting of leading area experts from academia and industry. We hope you can attend.

Questions or for more information contact:

Paul Ballentine, Ph.D
Executive Director
Center for Emerging and Innovative Sciences
University of Rochester
paul.ballentine@rochester.edu

Nick Koziol
Business Engagement & Communications Manager
Center of Excellence in Data Science
University of Rochester
n.koziol@rochester.edu

[REU PROGRAM]

NSF REU in Nanoscience/Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15
SUMMER 2024 PROGRAM DATES: MAY 27 - AUGUST 2

I am reaching out to inform you that we are now accepting applications for the summer 2024 NSF REU program in Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at Vanderbilt University. The application deadline is February 15th. The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of chemistry, physics, biology and engineering. More than 50 faculty participants from the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the School of Medicine inspire students by creating an atmosphere of excitement and creativity. Each REU participant will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

The VINSE REU has a record of success, 95% of former VINSE NSF REU students either attend graduate school or are employed in STEM related fields. Many have received several awards and honors including:

23 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships (another 13 received honorable mentions)
7 Goldwater Fellowships
3 SMART Fellowships
3 NDSEG Fellowships
1 Rhodes Scholar
1 Gates Cambridge Fellowship
1 NASA Graduate Fellowship
1 PD Soros Award for New Americans
3 NIH Awards: 1 Graduate Fellowship, 1 Postbac ITRA, 1 Oxford-Cambridge Scholar
>57% of former REU students have (or are expected to) co-author a journal publication
More than half of our former REU students have given a presentation at a National Conference, many funded by the REU site

PROGRAM INCLUDES
Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities
Seminars, workshops, and field trips
Group social activities and banquet
Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD
$7,000 stipend
$500 travel allowance
Room and board

We would like to make this opportunity available to your students at all stages of the undergraduate careers and from all institutions, including community colleges. We would appreciate if you would forward them this information.

VINSE REU Admissions Team
vinse@vanderbilt.edu
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/index.php

[NNCI's Science Outside the Lab]

NNCI's Science Outside the Lab Applications Open

More information: nnci.net/science-outside-lab
or contact Jamey Wetmore Wetmore@asu.edu

NCI-SW and the NNCI Coordinating Office will cover all program fees, housing, most meals, local transportation, and transportation to and from Washington, D.C. for students. Faculty will need to cover their own housing and transportation costs to and from DC.

We are excited to announce that applications are open for our summer 2023 Science Outside the Lab programs. As usual, we’ll be hosting a program for graduate students in Washington, DC the first week of June. The program is perfect for any scientists or engineers interested in better understanding the relationship between science, technology, and policy. Many of the participants also are especially excited to learn about career opportunities outside of academia. Please do help us get the word out by forwarding this to students and faculty you think might be interested as well as those at your units/schools/centers that are especially good at distributing announcements like this. We’d love to have as many NNCI sites represented as possible.

We’re also going to be offering a specialized 3 day program for faculty. As education coordinators you probably know more faculty who are interested in things like public outreach than many! So if you know of any faculty that might be especially interested in better understanding how their work impacts and relates to the broader public and policy issues, please do let them know about this program.

If you or anyone interested has any questions, feel free to have them contact me.

Sincerely,
Jameson Wetmore
Associate Director for Societal and Ethical Implications
National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure Coordinating Office
Nanotechnology Collaborative Infrastructure Southwest

Science Outside the Lab: Nanotechnology & Policy
Faculty: May 29-31, 2024 | Students: June 2-8, 2024

In 2024 the Nanotechnology Collaborative Infrastructure Southwest (NCI-SW) and the NNCI Coordinating Office will sponsor two Science Outside the programs: a three day program for faculty and a one week program for graduate students. These programs bring small cohorts of scientists and engineers to Washington, D.C. to explore the relationships among science, innovation, and policy.

The programs will investigate the context of science and technology decision-making with a focus on the US Federal Government. Participants will meet and interact with congressional staffers, funding agency officers, regulators, journalists, museum curators, and others to learn how and why nanotechnology and other emerging technologies are funded, regulated, shaped, critiqued, and publicized. Student participants will also design and prepare engagement projects to share what they’ve learned with their home institutions. The ultimate goal is to empower participants to extend the impact of their research beyond their labs.

Faculty and graduate students affiliated with National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure universities are especially encouraged to apply to this program. We are looking for candidates interested in how decisions are made about science and innovation funding, regulation, and policy. Applications are due on February 26, 2024

More information: nnci.net/science-outside-lab
or contact Jamey Wetmore Wetmore@asu.edu

NCI-SW and the NNCI Coordinating Office will cover all program fees, housing, most meals, local transportation, and transportation to and from Washington, D.C. for students. Faculty will need to cover their own housing and transportation costs to and from DC.

[OVPRI FUNDING]

Ignite Your Venture Journey: Join the Fellow for New Ventures Program!
https://ctl.cornell.edu/ignite/fellow-for-new-ventures/

Are you ready to turn Cornell's groundbreaking ideas into thriving ventures? The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program, one of the four signature programs of the Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap fund series, is your ticket to entrepreneurial success!

Launched by Cornell University's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI), this program is your gateway to transforming cutting-edge inventions into thriving technology ventures.

Why Ignite Fellow for New Ventures?
- Advance technology commercialization: grow as an entrepreneur scientist or engineer by partnering with a Cornell faculty inventor.
- Funding Package of Up to $120,000: We're here to de-risk your journey with a comprehensive funding package covering your salary for up to two years and essential experiment costs.
- Cornell's Inclusive Ethos: Built on the principle of "...any person...any study," our program encourages you to explore a diverse range of groundbreaking discoveries in Cornell labs.
- Open to aspiring entrepreneurs: We're seeking master graduates, PhDs, and postdocs who dream big, take risks, and envision themselves as a CEO, CSO, or CTO founder.

Applications open until March 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Apply here.
https://cornell.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1922882

[NNCO PROFILE]

"Nanoscience is for Everyone!" For Rachel Miller, the path from aspiring astronaut to nanoscience researcher has been a long and winding road. From her childhood in Los Angeles to completing her Ph.D. at Cornell University in June 2023 (research performed in part at the CNF). Miller says, "I would like to teach science and engineering not just as part of a curriculum, but also as a lens to find solutions to problems..."

https://www.cnf.cornell.edu/highlights/rachel_miller

[NNCO SYMPOSIUM]

Nanotechnology Symposium - March 5, 2024 - Washington, DC

Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Representatives from academia, government, and industry will speak to U.S. success in nanotechnology and future directions in this field. Experts will address quantum engineering; optics; advanced polymers; microelectronics; medicine; education; manufacturing; the environmental, health, and societal implications of nanomaterials; diversity, equity, inclusion, and access; and more. This lively discussion will benefit from including diverse perspectives – including yours!

Speakers of particular note include:

Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to President Biden for Science and Technology, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Neal Lane, Rice University and Former Science Advisor to President Clinton

Ron Wyden, Senior United States Senator from Oregon

Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University

Kathleen Rubins, NASA Astronaut

And many more!

Students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a poster to showcase how they are “enabling the nanotechnology revolution.” Abstract submission deadline is December 15, 2023. Selected applicants will be notified January 5, 2024.

Register for free at the symposium's website: https://www.nano.gov/anniversarysymposium.

Quinn Spadola, PhD
Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
www.nano.gov
202 517-1050

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number -- NNCI-2025233 -- is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), which is supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant NNCI-2025233).

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

Final December Wrap Up + Winter Break Closure

Dec Fri 2023

Friday, 22 December 2023 10:48AM

Dear CNF User Community:

The last wrap up of 2023. I know. It makes me sad too. ;-)

Three CNF announcements first....

#1! CNF Winter Break Closure and NEMO Replacing CORAL

#2! The 2024 CNF REU Application is now live! Please let your non-Cornell undergraduate students know.

#3! Registration for the January 2024 CNF TCN short course is now live. Because it's VIRTUAL in January, it's easy for anyone to attend and the price is right. New and returning users should really attend. At this price, even existing users might want to consider taking the short course as a refresher! Plus, no worries about Ithaca weather....

See you next year! I hope you all have a warm and restful holiday break.

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER & DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu - not to me! Thank you.

[NNI WEBINAR]

National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Public Webinar
Nanometrology Webinar Series

Webinar 1: An Introduction to Nanometrology: History, State-of-the-Art, and Philosophy
Friday, January 5, 2024, 12-1 p.m. ET

To register, please click

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) is organizing a series of webinars on nanometrology, metrological challenges, and recent advances in three topical areas: 1) food, agriculture, and environment; 2) nanoscale medical and pharmaceutical products; and 3) electronics.

The first webinar in the series, An Introduction to Nanometrology: History, State-of-the-Art, and Philosophy, is on Jan. 5, 2024, at 12 p.m. ET. Subsequent, topic-specific webinars will take place on the first Friday of each month at 12 p.m. ET.

Speakers:
Elisabeth Mansfield, NIST
Andras Vladar, NIST
Angela Hight Walker, NIST

Background:

Metrology, the study of measurement, is an important part of the research and development toolbox that enables researchers to measure the properties and performance of materials and devices and to generate data from laboratory experiments. Over the past 20 years of nanotechnology R&D, many areas of research have required the development of novel tools, methods, and techniques to characterize and evaluate materials, devices, and formulations. Nanometrology, the study of nanoscale measurement, presents a unique set of challenges due to the small size of the materials, often requiring more sensitive and innovative tools, methods, and techniques to obtain and understand characterization data.

Nanometrology Webinar Series Schedule:

January 5: An Introduction to Nanometrology: History, State-of-the-Art, and Philosophy
February 2: Nanometrology for Food, Agriculture, and the Environment
March 1: Metrology of Nanoscale Medical and Pharmaceutical Products
April 5: Metrology of Nanoparticles in Electronics

For more information, please email Matt Noor (mnoor@nnco.nano.gov).

[NT24]

Submit your abstract for NT24 at MIT; Invited speakers announced

The Twenty-Fourth International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials

Abstract submissions for NT24 are due Friday, January 19!

Visit the website for submission details.

NT24: June 23-28 at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. The conference will cover a broad range of topics of interest to the nanotube and low-dimensional materials communities.

NT24 will follow the usual NT format of tutorials on the first day (Sunday) and then daily plenary morning sessions, followed by parallel symposia sessions in the afternoon, and poster sessions in the early evening. Symposia topics to include Bio, Computation & Theory, Electronics & Energy, Synthesis, Macromaterials, and Fundamental Properties.

We gratefully thank our sponsors.

Important Dates
Jan. 19, 2024: Abstract submission deadline
Feb. 26: Notification of acceptance
April 1: Early bird registration deadline
June 18: Late registration deadline
June 23-28: NT24

Invited Speakers (first announcement)
Dr. Christophe Bichara, CNRS and Aix-Marseille University
Prof. Ardemis Boghossian, EPFL
Prof. Cinzia Casiraghi, University of Manchester
Prof. Ralph Krupke, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Dr. David Lashmore, American Boronite Corporation
Prof. Qingwen Li, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech & Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Hyeon Suk Shin, UNIST
Prof. Bruce Weisman, Rice University
Prof. Ohno Yutaka, Nagoya University
Prof. Xiaolin Zheng, Stanford University

NT24 Organizing Committee
Brian L. Wardle, AeroAstro and Mechanical Engineering, MIT
A. John Hart, Mechanical Engineering, MIT
Jing Kong, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT
Desiree Plata, Civil & Environmental Engineering, MIT
Michael Strano, Chemical Engineering, MIT

Visit the NT24 Website

[NSF FUNDING]

Funds for Student-led Entrepreneurship

Apply by February 11th, 2024

Nanotechnology for Global Sustainability

The NSF-funded US National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) announces its 2024 Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Challenge (NTEC). NTEC fosters student-led entrepreneurship at NNCI-affiliated sites with an emphasis on developing nano-enabled solutions to global sustainability challenges. In consideration of the ongoing National Nanotechnology Challenge, Nano4EARTH, special consideration will be given to nano-enabled approaches to address global climate change.

Winning teams receive cash or in-kind support and mentorship to help develop their concept. Teams can also participate in the Virtual NTEC Accelerator Program to learn more about translating their nano-enabled innovation from the lab to society. This YouTube video includes additional info about NTEC and how to apply.

Students interested in applying should return their completed applications by email to Matthew Hull (mahull@vt.edu) by NOON on February 11th, 2024 (National Inventor’s Day). Questions can be routed to this same address. We expect to notify awardees by March 4th.

[OVPRI FUNDING]

Ignite Your Venture Journey: Join the Fellow for New Ventures Program!

Are you ready to turn Cornell's groundbreaking ideas into thriving ventures? The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program, one of the four signature programs of the Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap fund series, is your ticket to entrepreneurial success!

Applications open until March 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Apply here.

[NNCO PROFILE]

"Nanoscience is for Everyone!" For Rachel Miller, the path from aspiring astronaut to nanoscience researcher has been a long and winding road. From her childhood in Los Angeles to completing her Ph.D. at Cornell University in June 2023 (research performed in part at the CNF). Miller says, "I would like to teach science and engineering not just as part of a curriculum, but also as a lens to find solutions to problems..."

[NNCO SYMPOSIUM]

Nanotechnology Symposium - March 5, 2024 - Washington, DC

Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Speakers of particular note include:

Arati Prabhakar, Assistant to President Biden for Science and Technology, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Neal Lane, Rice University and Former Science Advisor to President Clinton
Ron Wyden, Senior United States Senator from Oregon
Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University
Kathleen Rubins, NASA Astronaut
And many more! See the full list of speakers here

Quinn Spadola, PhD
Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
www.nano.gov
202 517-1050

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number - NNCI-2025233 - is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

Winter Break Closure and NEMO Replacing CORAL

Dec Mon 2023

As we approach the end of the year and the beginning of 2024, the CNF is set to upgrade its lab management software. Our current 20-year-old system (CORAL) will be replaced with NEMO, an intuitive and user-friendly laboratory logistics software suite developed by NIST. NEMO is designed to manage tool reservations, enable and disable tools, track usage, and facilitate the billing of user charges.

To ensure a smooth transition to the new software, the staff will perform training sessions for users and will need two days to ensure the proper functioning of the system. Therefore, the CNF will reopen on Thursday, January 4th, at 12 noon. NEMO training sessions will be conducted on Tuesday, January 2nd, and Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.

The College of Engineering facilities team continues working on a long-term solution to restore the CNF to 24/7 operation. While additional time is needed, we are maintaining extended operating hours from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays until the end of January 2024. The schedule is provided on our lab hours webpage.

Important Dates:

CNF will be closed for winter break 12 noon Friday December 22, 2023
CNF will reopen on Thursday January 4th at 12:00 noon featuring the new lab management software (NEMO)
NEMO introduction and intial training:
- Tuesday, January 2 at 1:00 - 2:00 PM using the Tech Session Zoom
- Wednesday, January 3 at 1:30 PM using the Tech Session Zoom

Please check back on our Lab Hours webpage for the most current lab hours.

12 December Weekly CNF Wrap Up

Dec Tue 2023

Dear CNF User Community:

#1! The 2024 CNF REU Application is now live! Please let your non-Cornell undergraduate students know.

#2! Registration for the January 2024 CNF TCN short course is now live. Because it's VIRTUAL in January, it's easy for anyone to attend and the price is right. New and returning users should really attend. At this price, even existing users might want to consider taking the short course as a refresher! Plus, no worries about Ithaca weather....

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu -- not to me! Thank you.

[REGISTER ASAP]

Subject: Dec 15 travel grant application deadline - TechConnect CHIPS WF program

Dear colleagues,

A friendly reminder that the deadline for community college and undergraduate students and educators to apply for the travel grant to attend the CHIPS workforce development program at the 2024 TechConnect World meeting, June 17-19 in Washington DC, is next Friday December 15th.

Our online program is being constantly updated – please check out confirmed panelists. And a flyer with all the program info is also attached for your convenience.

Please note that posters are welcome, but not required. The submission deadline is January 26th and abstracts can be submitted here.

Please help us spread the word about this important program to your fellow students and educators. Please feel free to contact either me or Sarah Wenning, our conference secretary cc’d above, with questions.

Thanks!
Dalia Yablon, Ph.D.
Technical Program Chair, TechConnect World
dalia.yablon@surfacechar.com

[NEW JOB OP]

CLAWS Job Opportunities at NCSU

The Microelectronics Commons Hub led by NC State is seeking to hire up to 18 new staff members, including in positions focused on technical and engineering, research, leadership, and administrative aspects. Please share these opportunities with anyone who may be interested and qualified.

MCM NOTES: There are two PDF files for these opportunities. Ask and I'll email them to you!

[OVPRI FUNDING]

Ignite Your Venture Journey: Join the Ignire Fellow for New Ventures Program!

Applications open until March 1, 2024, at 5 p.m. Apply here.
https://cornell.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1922882

[NNCO PROFILE]

[NNCO SYMPOSIUM]

Nanotechnology Symposium - March 5, 2024 - Washington, DC

Enabling the Nanotechnology Revolution: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Washington, DC
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Speakers of particular note include:

--
Quinn Spadola, PhD
Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
www.nano.gov
202 517-1050

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number -- NNCI-2025233 -- is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

CNF Closing for Winter Break at 12Noon on Fri Dec 22

Nov Tue 2023

EHS continues to work on the long-term solution to get the CNF back to 24/7 operation. However, we are not sure the exact date that this will be resolved. In the interim, extended operating hours will be maintained, with service available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays until December 22nd. You can find the schedule on our lab hours webpage.

Don't forget, CNF will be closed for the winter break starting at 12 noon Friday December 22nd

November 14 Weekly CNF Wrap Up!

Nov Tue 2023

POSTED 11/14/2023

Hello, CNF User Community:

New job ops and a few events coming up....

BREAKING NEWS! CNF is hiring a Senior Nanotechnology Process Engineer!

But first! Registration is now open for the 2024 January CNF Short Course: Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale (CNF TCN), VIRTUAL, January 01/10/24 - 01/12/24.

Melanie-Claire
CNF Public Relations

MCM's STANDARD REMINDER AND DISCLAIMER:

REMINDER; If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu -- not to me! Thank you.

[NEW JOB OPS!]

GlobalFoundries Internship Opportunities – Summer 2024

> On Nov 5, 2023, at 20:02, VIGGIANI, NICK <nick.viggiani@globalfoundries.com> wrote:
> Grace and Tomás,
>
> Sending you these GF Internship opportunities. Please share this with students within the SUPREME Center and at your respective universities. If you have students who you think would be good candidates, please have them apply but also send their names directly to all of us on this email so we can ensure the student names can quickly get into the right hands. Thank you!
>
> - Nick Viggiani
>
> GaN Device Engineer Intern: Seeking Ph.D. student with experience in GaN device characterization and development to work with our Technology Development team in advancing world class differentiated semiconductor technologies for GF’s 200mm manufacturing fabricator in Essex Junction, Vermont (Fab9). The intern will embed within our project teams of device, test, process, and integration engineers in developing new GaN HEMT devices targeting High Voltage and RF applications: GF GaN Device Engineer Intern_JR-2302467
>
> Reliability Engineering Intern: Seeking Masters/Ph.D. student for BEOL Reliability Engineer Intern. Plan, perform and analyze Backend-of-Line (BEOL) reliability experiments to enable GF’s most advanced research and development programs at its flagship manufacturing plant (Fab8) in Malta, NY: GF Reliability Engineering Intern_JR-2302511
>
> BEOL Integration Engineer Intern: Seeking Masters/Ph.D. student for a skilled and motivated engineer intern to be a part of a Process Integration engineering team for 3 months, participating in Advanced Technology Development and Manufacturing implementation in GF’s state of the art 300mm wafer fab (Fab8) in Malta, New York: GF BEOL Integration Engineer Intern_JR-2302592
>
> 3D Heterogeneous Integration Intern: GF's T&I Team is seeking a Masters level engineering student to contribute to 3D Advanced Heterogeneous Integration Development which includes wafer to wafer hybrid bonding, die to wafer hybrid bonding, TSV/TOV and interposer development: GF 3D Heterogeneous Integration Intern_JR-2302660

[JOB OP]

INTEL IS HIRING!

Dear students,

Intel is hiring for summer internships for 2024. Please refer to the attached pdf and apply to your respective specialization. Applications are broken by full-time vs. internship hiring and specialization. Once applied, please email your resume and req # applied for to palak.ambwani@intel.com.

Thanks,
Palak

Internship and Early Career Positions at Intel

Discover all the things you can do when you join a team that’s future-forward, innovation-inspired, and people-first.

At Intel, you will discover a wide range of careers and put your knowledge and experiences to work right away. Come build the future with us; scroll down to find open roles, from internships to early career opportunities.

Do Something Amazing!

(MCM notes -- I have a full size flier but it's too large a file to email to this list. I can email it to you, if you ask!)

[JOB OP!]

Bioelectronic Microfabrication Postdoctoral Position Open at Dartmouth College

Dear Melanie-Claire,

I have the text for the position listed below:

We are hiring a postdoc to build bioelectronic systems for applications in regenerative medicine. The project is oriented at producing flexible implant systems for interacting with tissue engineered structures as well as monitoring injury in the body. Our work at Dartmouth is focused on constructing integrative bioelectronic implant systems for accessing new types of information in the body and driving new therapeutic methods. Your role in this position is to build flexible, organic bioelectronics and develop new microfabrication methods to be used in implant scenarios. You will interact closely with biomedical engineers and the clinical community to design and produce systems that are compatible with these goals.

Your qualifications should include a PhD in a relevant field (electrical engineering, materials science & engineering, physics, biomedical engineering) as well as microfabrication experience for electronic applications. Our interdisciplinary group is fabricating new systems for new applications in the human body. If you are excited as excited about bioelectronics and regenerative medicine as we are, reach out!

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Prof. Alexander Boys (alexander.j.boys@dartmouth.edu), and check out website.

Join us in creating the next generation of bioelectronic medicine.

Thank you again, and I hope you’re enjoying the Ithaca fall!

Best,
Alex

[NNI CONFERENCE]

NNI Nanoinformatics Conference
November 15, 2023
Conference and Registration Information
https://www.nano.gov/NNINanoinformaticsConference

2023 U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research Workshop
November 16-17, 2023
Workshop and Registration Information
https://us-eu.org/2023-u-s-eu-nanoehs-communities-of-research-workshop/

Both In-person - L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, D.C.

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the U.S. Government’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), invites you to participate in the NNI Nanoinformatics Conference and the 11th meeting of the U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research (CORs).

U.S. and European nanoEHS scientists participating in this transatlantic nanoEHS COR collaboration will come together during the 2023 workshop of the NanoEHS CORs to share highlights of COR activities over the past year and to discuss opportunities and challenges for nanoEHS research in the evolving nanotechnology landscape. Through a mix of plenary and interactive activities, the nanoEHS COR community will continue the work of bridging perspectives and approaches across regions. The 2023 meeting will provide an opportunity for this vibrant nanosafety research community to share perspectives on emerging research trends and discuss strategies to build connections beyond the United States and the European Union. Workshop topics will complement the NNI’s efforts to update its 2011 EHS Research Strategy.

The Nanoinformatics Conference, which will be held on Nov. 15, immediately before the COR Workshop, is being organized in support of the continued growth of the U.S. nanoinformatics research infrastructure and to foster greater interdisciplinary and international connections within the informatics community. The conference will highlight some of the lessons learned, as well as opportunities and challenges for leveraging data across multiple scales and disciplines. The NNI anticipates that the techniques, tools, and approaches to address the complexity of nanoscale data may provide breakthrough perspectives and new collaborations to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges.

Confirmed Speakers for These Events:

Alok Adholeya, Umahari LLC
Jaleesia Amos, Duke University
Evan Braswell, USDA
Timothy Duncan, US FDA
Thomas Exner, Seven Past Nine
Steffi Friedrichs, AcumenIST
Stacey Harper, Oregon State University
Annie Jarabek, U.S. EPA
Fred Klaessig, Pennsylvania Nano Bio Systems
Tae Geol Lee, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science
Vladimir Lobaskin, University College Dublin
Marvin Martens, Maastricht University
Holly Mortensen, U.S. EPA
Baoshan Xing, University of Massachusetts Amherst

About:
NNCO conducts public engagement on behalf of the NNI; provides technical and administrative support to the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) subcommittee; and acts as a Federal government point of contact for the U.S.-EU NanoEHS CORs.

For further information, contact:
Rhema Bjorkland
rbjorkland@nnco.nano.gov

[NEW EVENT]

TechConnect
WORLD INNOVATION CONFERENCE & EXPO

JUNE 17-19, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC
GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

Co-located with the SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference and the NanoTech Conference & Expo.

Early Bird Abstract Deadline with Discounted Registration for R&D Symposium
December 15

Final Abstract Submission Deadline
January 26

https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2024/students/chipspanel/

CHIPS ACT

Workforce Development Programming to Raise Student Awareness

TechConnect aims to raise student and educator awareness from all backgrounds - community college, undergraduate, and graduate - across all regions about the semiconductor industry and associated career opportunities, in light of the $52 billion dollar investment by the US government in the CHIPS act. There will be various programs for students and educators to explore career pathways and opportunities related to expansion of a domestic semiconductor workforce to operate the new and expanded facilities as determined as critical to meeting the goals of the CHIPS Incentives program.

BUNNYSUITS AND MORE: CAREER PANEL FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE/TECHNICAL COLLEGE EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
Representatives of semiconductor companies and training programs will discuss the opportunity space for technician/inspector employment in the microelectronics industry, skillset required, opportunities for reskilling and upskilling. Areas covered will include how associate degree programs, occupational certificates, and technical education programs, among others, can be used to meet workforce development needs.

BUNNYSUITS AND MORE: CAREER PANEL FOR FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
Representatives of semiconductor companies and internship programs will discuss career opportunities for engineers and scientists in the microelectronics industry, background and training required, opportunities for growth and development.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS:
Applications for travel grants for students and educators to attend are now being accepted.
Apply by December 15th at this link: https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2024/students/chipspanel/

ADDITIONAL EVENTS THAT WILL BE HELD:

1. TUTORIAL ON THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY - What is it? What kind of technologies does it employ? What kind of skills does it employ? Why CHIPS act?

2. JOB FAIR ON THE EXPO FLOOR. Representatives of semiconductor companies and training/internship programs will be on hand to meet 1:1 with students and educators to discuss opportunities and application processes.

3. POSTER SESSION ON EXPO FLOOR co-located with job fair for students to exhibit their research.

4. R&D SYMPOSIUM. As part of the greater conference technical program, this oral symposium will gather experts to discuss research challenges and opportunities associated with the recently passed CHIPS act. Topics of focus will include metrology, characterization, advanced packaging, visualization, and automation.

See more information by visiting
https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2024/sym/CHIPS.html

CNF REMINDERS:

1) If you are no longer a CNF User / PI and or want to update your status with us, send your message to userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu

2) Acknowledging the CNF and including our CORRECT grant number -- NNCI-2025233 -- is CRITICAL to our continuing to be your research facility. We cannot stress this enough.

Just copy & paste the following...

OR if space is a concern, copy & paste the following...

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-2025233.

We THANK YOU for your efforts! The acknowledgement you include today means we will still be here for you tomorrow!

Lab Hours and Evacuation Protocol Changes as of Oct/Nov 2023

Nov Thu 2023

POSTED 11/09/2023

CNF has made updates to its lab evacuation protocols and to its Cleanroom Hours to comply with New York State building fire code changes.

Please visit the following pages (and check back often) for the latest information:

Open Fri 11/3/23; Extended Hours 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15; Evacuation Protocol and Clean Room Schedule Change (M-F 8-6PM)

Nov Thu 2023

POSTED 11/03/2023

The CNF Cleanroom will be open Friday, 11/3/23 from 8 AM to 6PM Eastern.

We will open extended hours Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/7/23 and 11/8/23, until 8PM. Also, Tuesday and Wednesday, 11/14/23 and 11/15/23, we will extend our hours staying open until 8PM.

CNF prides itself on providing a world-class, open user facility with flexible policies to meet the needs of our broad community. To comply with New York State’s updated building codes that impact Cornell’s Duffield Hall, the home of CNF’s cleanroom and select 3rd floor research labs, the CNF cleanroom will operate with a reduced evening and weekends schedule for a limited time.

Starting Tuesday, October 10th and continuing for 4-7 weeks, the following schedule will be in place:

• Cleanroom access Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern. No evening or weekend access.
• CNF 2nd floor labs, Phillips Hall packaging lab, and the CAD room are open 24/7 with no change.

We understand that this limits the availability of CNF resources for some of our users, and we apologize for the short notice. Cornell is working diligently on a long-term solution so that CNF can return to 24/7 operation as soon as possible.

A few more details are included below.

If you have questions, please contact Ron Olson (olson@cnf.cornell.edu).

All processes need to be completed by 6pm, if you need to perform a post-process clean, please allow time before 6 to do that. If your process requires a long deposition that extends beyond these work hours you will need to pause and restart the process the following day - please work with staff on this if you have questions regarding how to set this up on the tools.

These hours apply to all researchers and staff. Please understand that staff will not be able to swap targets, perform tool maintenance, or perform remote processes outside of these hours.

Lastly, the recent fire code updates require a slight change in our lab evacuation protocol:

Starting this week, in the event of a lab evacuation (TGMCS gas alarm or Fire alarm), all researchers that were inside the cleanroom at the time of the alarm need to check in with the CNF staff manning the Fire Control room once they exit the building. This room is located in the entrance vestibule at the north end of the Duffield Atrium (the Duffield Entrance that faces the Feeney Way/Campus road intersection.) We will use the lab occupancy screen to confirm that everyone did successfully exit the cleanroom space.

We understand this is a significant departure from our normal routine and ask for your co-operation and patience while Cornell management works on a longer term solution to the CNF operation availability.

Evacuation Protocol and Clean Room Schedule Change (M-F 8-6PM)

Oct Tue 2023

POSTED 10/10/2023

A few more details are included below.

If you have questions, please contact Ron Olson (olson@cnf.cornell.edu).

These hours apply to all researchers and staff. Please understand that staff will not be able to swap targets, perform tool maintenance, or perform remote processes outside of these hours.

Lastly, the recent fire code updates require a slight change in our lab evacuation protocol:

Reduced CleanRoom Hours - 8-6 M-F (starts 10/10)

Oct Fri 2023

POSTED 10/06/2023

CNF prides itself on providing a world-class, open user facility with flexible policies to meet the needs of our broad community. To comply with New York State’s updated building codes that impact Cornell’s Duffield Hall, the home of CNF’s cleanroom and select 3rd floor research labs, the CNF cleanroom will operate with a reduced evening and weekends schedule for a limited time.

Starting Tuesday, October 10th and continuing for 4-7 weeks, the following schedule will be in place:

• Cleanroom access Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. No evening or weekend access.
• CNF 2nd floor labs, Phillips Hall packaging lab, and the CAD room are open 24/7 with no change.

We understand that this limits the availability of CNF resources for some of our users, and we apologize for the short notice. Cornell is working diligently on a long-term solution so that CNF can return to 24/7 operation as soon as possible.

If you have questions, please contact Ron Olson (olson@cnf.cornell.edu).

July 4th Holiday + Monday the 3rd

Jun Fri 2023

POSTED 06/30/2023

Hello CNF Researchers,

Next Tuesday is July 4th and a staff holiday. Additionally, many staff will also be out on Monday July 3rd. CNF staff for tool and process support will not be available. Due to the limited staff coverage, please use the buddy policy when using the general chemistry hoods. Staff will be available for supplies on Monday but not Tuesday.

Phil Infante
Cornell NanoScale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
pi12@cornell.edu

March 14 Campus Closure

Mar Mon 2023

POSTED 03/13/2023

Hello CNF Researchers,

Cornell University has closed the campus from 3am Tuesday March 14th through to 3 am Wednesday March 15th due to the impending storm.

Current campus operating status details can be found here: https://emergency.cornell.edu/

The CNF cleanroom and lab spaces will be open and accessible to researchers during this time.

CNF staff will not be on site so please use weekend Buddy rules when working with general chemistry.

If you encounter any tool issues or have questions, please note that there won’t be onsite staff support (email or phone might be an option for some staff). For any lab emergencies use the red lab phones or call 911. Cornell EH&S maintains support during campus closings.

Phil Infante
Cornell Nanoscale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4926

CNF Cleanroom will open on 2/20/23 at 9am

Feb Fri 2023

POSTED 02/17/2023

CNF Researchers, The cleanroom will open at 9:00 am on Monday 2/20/23. Some tools may still be down due to issues from the shutdown and the recent power outages. Check Coral and with tool owners on any tool status questions.

Facility Maintenance Status/Cleanroom Opening (Update Feb 2nd)

Feb Thu 2023

UPDATE 02/02/2023

Hello CNF Researchers,

The majority of the work involved in the facility maintenance has been completed to date- (rehab of the air handler, cleanroom HEPA filter replacement, corroded duct replacement.) There are still a few minor items yet to be competed by the construction team -(thorough cleaning of the lab space, measuring and balancing fo the air flows, measuring and verifying particle counts, sanitizing of the DI water system, etc.) Additionally, CNF staff will need time to restock the lab, start up and verify tools that have been sitting idle for 2+ months are functioning.

We are targeting a cleanroom re-opening date of Monday 2/20/23 for your planning purposes. While we are confident that the remaining task items will be completed in time, we will communicate if anything happens to delay the re-opening.

As a reminder, the 2nd floor lab spaces, CAD room, and packaging lab (P155) are all currently open to researchers.

Phil Infante
Cornell NanoScale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4926

CNF Computing Shutdown on Tues, Jan 24

Jan Thu 2023

POSTED 01/19/2023

CNF Community,

On Tuesday, Jan 24, we will shutdown all CNF fileservers (AFS) to upgrade the fileserver software. While the servers are shutdown, all user data will be inaccessible. CNF Thin, Korat/Minx, remote.cnf, and CORAL logins will not function. Other CNF Computing services may be slow or unavailable while the fileservers are shut down for maintenance.

Any long running conversions on korat/minx should be saved prior to Tuesday, Jan 24.

We hope to complete this maintenance during the morning, and it is possible the maintenance may last all day. Please monitor the lab notices on the CNF lab users website at https://www.cnfusers.cornell.edu for updates.

Thank you!

-CNF Computing cnf-computing@cornell.edu

2nd floor lab spaces will open on Wed 1/18 at 8am

Jan Wed 2023

POSTED 01/18/2023

Hello CNF Researchers,

Work on the 2nd and 3rd floor air handler and exhaust fans has been completed and the units were restarted today. Temperatures are in the process of stabilizing.

The CNF will re-open the 2nd floor lab spaces at 8am Wed 1/18.

The first floor cleanroom work is proceeding as scheduled, HEPA filters changes are almost complete, the main air handler work is ongoing. There still is significant work to complete before the cleanroom will be ready to re-open. We can’t give an exact re-opening date at the moment, but if everything continues along without added delays we are optimistic of a mid to late Feb re-opening. We will have a better idea of a targeted re-opening date in a couple weeks as a few more project milestones are completed. We will communicate that out to the research community once we get word.

Phil Infante
Cornell Nanoscale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4926

Cleanroom Shutdown Thursday 12/15 at 7 am

Dec Thu 2022

POSTED 12/15/2022

Hello CNF Researchers,

Just a reminder that the cleanroom will close at 7 am on Thursday 12/15 in order to prep the lab for the upcoming construction/repair work.

I have had a few questions related to user storage - you can leave your samples in the proper assigned storage locations (gray bins, red bins, drawers) Any samples or masks left out on tables will get collected and moved - we need to move most of the tables in the cleanroom to assist the filter change out and loose masks or samples will be in the way. As you finish up your work, please make sure your samples are properly stored or are removed from the facility.

The second floor lab spaces will close to researchers on Friday morning 12/16.

Phil Infante

Updated Nov 14, 2022: CNF Shutdown - Winter 2022/2023

Nov Mon 2022

POSTED 11/14/2022

We have received some finer details on the construction timeline for the cleanroom air handler repair, cleanroom HEPA filter replacement, and the 2nd/3rd floor lab exhaust work. The construction team plans to start work at 6am on 12/19/22 on various phases of the project simultaneously. This will mean the cleanroom and 2nd floor CNF lab spaces will need to be safely secured prior to Monday 12/19 when the exhaust fans and air handling units are turned off. This will involve numerous tasks of cleaning out chemical hoods, dumping chemical tanks, evacuation of hazardous gas lines, covering and protecting tools, etc. The CNF spaces will close a few days earlier in order to complete these tasks prior to Monday morning.

The CNF Cleanroom will close at 7 am on Thursday 12/15/22
The CNF 2nd Floor lab spaces (201,220,224,228) will be closed at 7 am on Friday 12/16/22
The CNF CAD room and P154 Packaging lab will remain open during the construction work

Work on the 2nd and 3rd floor exhaust fans and air handlers is projected to be completed on 1/18/23. Work on the cleanroom is currently projected to be completed 2/14/23. As we learn of any changes to the schedule, we will communicate those changes to the research community. There will be no access allowed in the lab spaces during the construction closure period.

CNF Labs Shutdown Winter 2022/2023

Sep Thu 2022

POSTED 09/01/2022

The rescheduled HVAC repair to the cleanroom main air handler, replacement of aging HEPA filters, and ancillary facility repairs is still on track to begin on 12/19/22. Based on the current construction schedule, the cleanroom space will be unavailable between 12/19/22 and 2/14/23. Duffield Hall 2nd floor lab spaces will be impacted and unavailable 12/19/22 to 1/17/23. The CNF CAD room and P154 packaging lab space is not impacted during this work.

As the construction team begins to meet in the coming weeks to prepare for the work, we will communicate any scheduling changes to the CNF community should they occur.

Best regards,
Ron, Lynn and Phil

Update Regarding Supply Chain Issues

Jul Wed 2022

POSTED 07/13/2022

At CNF we continue to face supply chain issues affecting the availability of process gasses, chemicals, lab supplies and equipment repair parts critical in the semiconductor industry. CNF continues to be proactive by adjusting ordering and inventory practices. We continuously monitor supplies and tracking usage rates to ensure we have backups and needed inventory. In some instances we need to source alternative brand items that meet our requirements to avoid running out on key supplies. Our team strives to stay ahead of adjusted lead-times for critical items while dealing with unclear supply chain disturbances. Thank you for your patience despite the difficulties the supply chain crisis presents.

-Ron Olson, Director of Operations

UPDATED 05/18/2022: COVID protocol update for External Users, Vendors and Visitors

May Wed 2022

POSTED 05/18/2022

Per Cornell University's COVID guidelines external users, vendors and visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test. Approved masks are still required in all CNF lab spaces and classroom settings. We do encourage you continue to test for COVID-19 prior to travel and before your arrival on campus and to keep current with vaccines and boosters. If you have COVID-19 symptoms do not come to campus. Please adhere to Cornell University's COVID-19 guidelines.

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Shutdown Deferred to Winter Break 2022-2023

Feb Mon 2022

POSTED 02/21/2022

The cleanroom shutdown for HEPA filter replacement and other important work has been pushed to DECEMBER 2022. We will NOT be shutting down either the cleanroom or 2nd and 3d floors this month !!

Sorry for late notice and the prior announcements and impact on your activities, this is the result of a week of assessment between contractors, project management, stake holders, and university management to minimize overall effect on Duffield occupants.

We know that many of you have worked feverishly during the last month to meet the previously announced shutdowns. We are sorry for that disruption, but we believe that this delay to December (on or about Dec 19th) best serves all our users.

It is planned that during this December 2022 shutdown the corroded acid exhaust duct which was not part of the original project will be replaced. However, if further examination indicates that this repair cannot wait we will need to briefly shutdown the cleanroom to replace the acid exhaust duct. We will communicate the status of this as soon as we have more information.

-Ron, Lynn, and Phil

Feb 11, 2022 Update on schedule for CNF labs shutdown

Feb Fri 2022

POSTED 02/11/2022

The cleanroom is now scheduled to shut down on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7:00 am and will reopen on Monday, April 25, 2022. Please note if unexpected shipping delays impact receipt of the HEPA filters the shutdown date may be pushed out further. Remember to remove or properly store any items that you may have on counters or tables in the cleanroom.

Additionally, we were informed the 2nd floor labs are scheduled to close to users from March 22nd until April 11th due to no exhaust or fresh air availability.

We understand the impact to current projects and are working closely with the contractor to reduce the length of the shutdown. We will continue to keep you apprised of the situation.

Feb 9, 2022 Update on schedule for CNF cleanroom shutdown

Feb Wed 2022

POSTED 02/09/2022

We were informed by the construction team that the cleanroom shut down has been delayed due to further shipping issues with the HEPA filters. We know the filters are scheduled to arrive in the United States on February 14th. However, it is uncertain how long it will take customs to clear the filters or when they will arrive at the CNF. Due to these delays the cleanroom will not be closing on Feb 14th as previously announced. We are having a planning meeting this Thursday (Feb. 10th) in order to acquire a firmer grip on the schedule. We anticipate the new date for the lab shutdown will occur the last full week in February. Thank you for your patience while we confirm plans.

Duffield Hall Cleanroom HVAC Rehabilitation Project

Jan Fri 2022

POSTED 01/21/2022

CNF community,

As you are aware the CNF cleanroom will be shut down from February 14th to April 19, 2022 in order to rebuild the main air handler unit and replace the HEPA filters in the lab. This project was originally scheduled for the 2021 -2022 holiday break to reduce cleanroom down time but due to supply chain issues the scheduled start date was delayed.

The main purpose of this “Cleanroom HVAC Rehabilitation Project” is to rebuild and renew the rusted interior of the Makeup Air Handling Unit (MAU) -1 in an effort to extend its operating life and prevent a further unexpected shutdown of the cleanroom in the future. The rust and scale build up in the fan section of the air handler is due to the humidifiers' streams not being absorbed into the airstream efficiently. The age of the system and deterioration inside the fan section has reduced the life expectancy of the unit to less than 3 years prompting the need for this urgent preventative maintenance. Unfortunately delaying is not an option and an unexpected shutdown due to a catastrophic failure would be a longer downtime than a planned one.

During this maintenance period and to prevent future extended shutdowns, Maintenance Management and Energy and Sustainability will be using this downtime to optimally replace the HEPA filters which are 10 years past their recommended life and install a heat recovery system to reduce the system’s operating cost by reducing the system's heating and cooling load that will ensure optimal room environment conditions for the cleanroom and microscopy lab.

The CNF staff will be working with the contractor and facilities management to safeguard the cleanroom equipment and provide a speedy and efficient reopening of the cleanroom. We will keep you informed if anything changes.

Update on schedule for CNF cleanroom shutdown

Jan Mon 2022

POSTED 01/03/2022

In order to rebuild the main air handler and replace over 450 HEPA filters, the cleanroom will be shut down from February 14, 2022 to April 19, 2022. Please take this into account in your planning. We will keep you informed if anything changes.

Thanks,
Ron Olson

CNF Cleanroom Closing Monday, Dec 20 for Holidays

Dec Fri 2021

POSTED 12/17/2021

The CNF facility will be closing at noon on Monday, December 20, 2021. The facility is anticipated to reopen on January 3, 2022. All face to face trainings scheduled for Friday, Dec 17 or Monday, Dec 20 are canceled. Please work with staff to reschedule trainings. The exception will be the second floor labs and CAD Room that will remain accessible to users throughout the break but will have limited staff support for supply and tool issues.

The most recent surge in COVID cases on the Cornell campus has prompted this early closure. As the number of positive cases continues to rise throughout the local community and nationwide, we remain committed to helping mitigate exposure and spread of the virus.

Please plan your work accordingly to ensure a smooth shutdown on Monday. On behalf of the entire CNF staff I wish your family and you a safe, and healthy holiday season. Your continued support and cooperation is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Ron Olson

Winter Holiday Lab Closure

Dec Fri 2021

POSTED 12/03/2021

Please remember that the CNF will have the normal holiday shutdown and be closing at noon on December 23, 2021 and re-opening at noon on January 3, 2022 after the holiday break. Second floor labs will remain open over break, but there will be limited staff support for supplies and tool issues.

Please note that the CNF shutdown dates for the rebuild of the main air handler and replacement of the HEPA filters still have not been confirmed. As we learn more about the schedule of this shutdown over the next couple weeks, we will let you know.

Duffield Atrium Doors, Clean Shoes, Holiday Break Reminder

Dec Tue 2020

POSTED 12/22/2020

Hello CNF Researchers,

Beginning on 12/23/2020 the Duffield Hall Atrium doors will be Card Access restricted. You may have noticed some of the doors have already started to be locked. The doors with the card access are still unlocked until tomorrow, when you will need to use your Cornell ID card to get into the building. Anyone with CNF access has had those doors added to their access levels so you should be able to enter the building over break and going forward next year. If you encounter any issues, please email me.

The recent snow storm is a reminder to bring a change of shoes when entering the CNF lab spaces after walking on the campus sidewalks. The rock salt is a big contaminate for the labs and can easily get tracked into those spaces with wet/dirty shoes. We will be expanding the rack/cubby area to the right of the cleanroom entrance for temporary storage of coats, shoes, backpacks, etc.

Also, just a reminder that the cleanroom will be closing at 5pm tomorrow (Wednesday) and re-opening at noon on Monday, 1/4/2021 after the Holiday Break. Second floor labs will remain open over break, but there will be limited staff support for supplies and tool issues.

Phil Infante, Cornell NanoScale Facility Lab Safety Manager, 607-254-4926, infante@cnf.cornell.edu

CNF Holiday Closing, Dec 24-Jan 4

Dec Mon 2020

POSTED 12/21/2020

This year, Cornell University added Thursday Dec 24th to the staff holidays, so for the 2020 Christmas and New Year Holiday Break, the CNF will be closing the cleanroom from 5:00 pm this Wednesday, Dec 23rd 2020, thru 12:00 noon on Monday, January 4th, 2021. Second floor lab spaces will be open during the break with limited staff support (some individual 2nd floor tools may not be available at all over break). Check Coral first before returning in the New Year, since a few cleanroom tools need longer to stabilize and may not be immediately available upon our re-opening. The CNF wishes everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

UPDATED 8/13/2020: Moving to 24/7 Access for Users

Aug Thu 2020

POSTED 08/13/2020

Beginning August 17th, the CNF will allow 24/7 access to approved users. At this time CNF staff will be working a split-day, work schedule in order to maximize cleanroom area coverage. This schedule is intended to improve productivity and ensure flexibility while maintaining a safe working environment.
Cleanroom occupancy for users has increased from 20 to 25 after 5 pm Monday through Friday with occupancy on Saturdays set at 25 users. During the M-F workday, capacity is 20 users, in addition to staff.
The CNF Cad Rm remains closed... remote access to software is available.
Please visit the CNF COVID-19 policies page for the most up to date information.

Updated July 31: Cleanroom Occupancy and Congestion

Jul Wed 2020

POSTED 07/30/2020

While we are continuing to increase hours during which users may access the cleanroom, the maximum cleanroom occupancy has not changed. Reminder we are allowed to have a maximum of 20 users plus staff during the day and 25 users during the evenings/Saturday (no staff).

July 22 Update:

New Hours:
Monday Hours: 9AM - Midnight
Tuesday - Saturday Hours: 7AM - Midnight
Cleanroom maximum occupancy is still 20 users during normal business hours when staff are present. During evening and Saturday hours, cleanroom maximum occupancy increases to 25 users.

Just a quick lab occupancy reminder; at the moment we are allowed to have maximum (20) users in the facility at one moment along with staff. Please take notice of the board outside the togging room door entrance before entry. And occupancy of the togging room is limited to two people at a time.

Congestion in the photolithography areas and togging room can be problematic. To help reduce congestion, we recently expanded operating hours, with selected users having access until midnight. We encourage users to be flexible and patient and to use all available hours.

The CNF staff and management continues to closely monitor occupancy limits and opportunities for improvement. At this time, new users are not permitted in to the facility and one on one training is not available.

UPDATED 6/21/2020: CNF COVID-19 Reactivation Plan

Jun Thu 2020

POSTED 06/21/2020

COVID-19 Reactivation Policies

Updated 6/04/2020

The CNF facilities reactivation plan has been approved by the Vice Provost for Research. The first phase of the plan allows technical staff to return to the CNF for the purpose of restarting equipment and processes and validating procedures and protocols. Staff has been organized in to two (2) non-overlapping working groups (Team A and Team B) that will alternate weeks (initially Mon-Th). The staggered staff schedule will aid in reducing the risk of a complete shutdown should an infection occur. It is estimated this phase will take approximately 2 weeks.
CNF is anxious to return to full operation as soon as possible. There are many logistical challenges and uncertainties, however, we will begin with a limited number of users.
Once the facilities are up and operational, users will be selected to work in the facility from local, Cornell approved Faculty research projects, according to the approved individual faculty start up plans. Faculty who have CNF usage in their restart plans should forward those plans and the names of individuals needing priority access to CNF (Ron Olson) after they have been approved by their department/college. Initially, access will be limited to 50 users. These approved users will be assigned to one of the two fixed "teams" working alternate weeks. Movement between teams will not be permitted. In order to be granted facility access, selected users will be required to take specific safety training and STRICTLY adhere to all new procedures and protocols. The safety of our staff and users is very important to us, any disregard for the new procedures and protocols will lead to an immediate suspension from our facilities.
During both the Staff Only Phase (phase 1-A) and the Selected User Phase (phase 1-B), if schedules and staff availability permit, staff will perform processes or process sequences on behalf of users who cannot enter the clean room.
Additional phases are being developed to include opening up the CNF to Non-Cornell users. At this time we do not have an estimated schedule but anticipate as the State, County and University progresses through the reopening phases, CNF will continue to expand its user base in accordance with the mandates.

UPDATED 5/26/2020: CNF Closed Since Tuesday, March 17

May Wed 2020

POSTED 05/26/2020

On May 22, the University released a reactivation plan to open specific research operations on the Ithaca Campus. The University has asked us to submit plans for restarting the CNF this week. The plan that was submitted includes a gradual reopening strategy that will be conducted in phases as previously discussed, with the safety of the staff and users as top priorities. Once approved we will share the plans.

UPDATED 4/28/2020: CNF Closed Since Tuesday, March 17

Apr Thu 2020

POSTED 04/28/2020

In order to re-open the CNF we must receive directives from the State, County and Cornell University respectively. Although, we do not have a specific date for re-opening it is likely that once approval is granted the facility will open in phases; ramping-up over time. We envision a directive from the University to include an initial, partially staggered staffing that will perform remote user work, followed by admittance of internal academics into the CNF cleanroom to work, then local users and finally long-distance users. Along with a staggered start schedule we will be implementing protocols to keep our users and staff safe including but not limited to: different gowning procedures (facemasks, traffic flow, safety glasses), limiting cleanroom occupancy to allow for social distancing, different equipment process training protocols, and increased cleaning efforts focusing on high touch surfaces (e.g., door handles/phones/ PPE/microscopes).

It is important to mention that while we are formulating plans for re-opening all efforts are subject to change. The CNF staff is committed to providing continued, up-to-date information as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

In the interim, this may be a good opportunity to become familiar with and continue your work remotely with some of the CNF's great software tools.

Find important updates on the CNF closure at https://www.cnf.cornell.edu/covid-19

UPDATED 3/25/2020: CNF Closed as of Noon, Tuesday, March 17

Mar Wed 2020

POSTED 03/25/2020

At the present time a re-opening date for the CNF cleanroom has not been established. We will keep you posted and let you know as soon as things develop. Our goal is to keep the Users informed on all evolving cleanroom updates. We continue to hold the open technical session on Wednesday afternoons with the Program Managers and Staff to discuss your technical projects and challenges. Please contact our Program Managers at userprogram@cnf.cornell.edu to arrange a virtual meeting, either during the regular Wednesday afternoon time slot (1:30 pm to 3:00 pm ), or at another mutually convenient time. Continue to check the CNF website and User email for updates.

Updated 3/16/2020

Given the heightened risk of COVID-19 transmissions and to better protect the CNF staff and community, we have been directed by the Provost and Vice Provost of Research to close the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facilities (CNF) by noon on Tuesday March 17th. This includes the 2nd floor labs and the CAD room. The CNF will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
Please use today and tomorrow morning to complete any experiments and retrieve any items you may need during the shutdown. The CNF Staff will be using the next couple of days to safely shut down the facilities. The CNF Staff and Management will be available during the shutdown via phone and email.
Continue to check the CNF website and user email for updates. Please continue to exercise prudence in your daily lives in an ongoing effort to protect our communities.

We are all aware of COVID-19 and we need to make sure that the CNF community and visitors follow the Cornell University policies regarding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Please stay updated on issues and restrictions related to the virus. Below are links to Cornell University's "Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Updates" website and other websites of interest.

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CNF Fellowship Available

Jul Wed 2019

POSTED 07/17/2019

Cornell graduate students who are also CNF Users are invited to apply for a part-time fellowship that would supplement their graduate research assistantship. The responsibilities of CNF Fellows are to provide information for current and future CNF users about new techniques, recipes, and procedures, and also current performance of tools such as etchers. They do this through the CNF user process wiki, data placed at the tools, and on AFS. A special focus in the near future is to commission Coventor process simulation software by entering measured etch and other process data. We are looking for Cornell graduate users who are proficient with some or all of the following tools (and others in the future): contact aligners; steppers; dry etchers; evaporators; oxide and nitride furnaces; SEMs; ALD. The typical duration of the fellowship is 2 to 3 years.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email a statement of your interest, a list of CNF tools you are proficient with, and a resume to Alan Bleier, bleier@cnf.cornell.edu

2018 2019 CNF Technical Reports Due June 14th

Jun Thu 2019

POSTED 06/13/2019

TO: All CNF Principal Investigators and Users
FROM: Chris Alpha and Michael Skvarla
RE: 2018-2019 CNF Technical Research Reports Due Friday, June 14th

It is time once again to plan for the Cornell NanoScale Facility Research Accomplishments (CNF RA).

As you may recall, one of the requirements of using the CNF for your research is the submission of an annual technical report. It is extremely important that we receive complete and interesting reports from all users and all projects. Along with copies sent to those who report, the CNF RA is distributed to industrial affiliates, visitors, potential users and sponsors. Therefore it is our primary technical CNF publication. This book is also a crucial method of conveying research highlights to NSF -- so the book must contain a comprehensive summary of our user discoveries, technologies, publications and accomplishments.

By FRIDAY, JUNE 14th, we need a TWO PAGE TECHNICAL REPORT from each User (or small User Group working on the project). Please read and follow the detailed instructions carefully!

http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_rainstructions.html

Acknowledge CNF in Presentations, Posters, and Publications.

Jan Wed 2019

POSTED 01/18/2019

Start the New Year right and acknowledge the CNF in your posters, publications and presentations that are made possible by work performed at CNF. "This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF), a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), which is supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant NNCI-1542081)." Noting the GRANT NUMBER is essential.

Winter Holiday Shutdown Dec 21 to Jan 4

Dec Tue 2018

POSTED 12/11/2018

The CNF offices, cleanroom, and 2nd Floor 201 Lab will all close on Friday, December 21st at 3:00 pm. The CAD room, break room and select tools in the 2nd floor 224 and 228 labs will remain available over break. On Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, the CNF offices and all second floor labs will re-open, but the cleanroom will remain closed for air handler maintenance until Friday, January 4th, 2019, at 12:00 noon. Some tools may take longer to stabilize after the shutdown. Before you head over, check Coral -- during and after the break -- to make sure the tool you want is up and running.

October CNF User Updates

Oct Thu 2018

POSTED 10/11/2018

Dear CNF Users: In an effort to keep everyone informed of upcoming events and reminded of basic lab use, we send out reminder messages to our users. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these reminders and news items, please contact me.

[1] CNF Acknowledgements in Your Publications; Acknowledging CNF in your publications is CRITICAL to the continued success of the CNF. The National Science Foundation now considers the number of acknowledged publications in their funding algorithms. It is CRITICAL that you include the following sentence, exactly as stated, in all your publications.

This work was performed in part at the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF), a member of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), which is supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant NNCI-1542081).

If space is a concern, this can be significantly shortened to:

This work was performed in part at Cornell NanoScale Facility (CNF), an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant NNCI-1542081.

Adding this acknowledgement to your presentations and posters is very much appreciated also.

[2] Wafer Express Service! CNF now stocks a few commonly-requested thin films which may be ordered in limited quantities for quick turn-around. The process is simple, streamlined and meant to be especially convenient for a number of researchers who want these films. Details are at http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_wafer_express.html

[3] Some of our TOOL INFORMATION SHEETS have changed significantly. Please read them carefully.

[4] As an early warning on the Holiday Break, we will be closing on Friday, December 21st, at 3:00 p.m. We will reopen at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. During the break, the second floor CNF labs will be available, as will the CNF CAD room. But! During the break and immediately after, check Coral first before coming to campus to make sure the tool you want to use is indeed available.

Phil Infante
Lab Safety Manager
Cornell NanoScale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4926
infante@cnf.cornell.edu

May Reminders & Updates for CNF Users

May Fri 2018

POSTED 05/04/2018

[1] STEAM SHUTDOWN DATES; The annual Cornell Steam Shutdown will occur Tuesday, May 29th - Friday, June 1st. The CNF labs and cleanroom will close at 7:00 a.m. on May 29th. ALL CHEMISTRY AND SAMPLES LEFT IN HOODS WILL BE DISCARDED! The labs and cleanroom will re-open at 12 noon on Friday, June 1st. Before coming in on that Friday, check Coral to make sure the tool you want is up and running -- a few individual tools may still be off-line. Also, note that Monday, May 28th, is a Staff Holiday and therefore Buddy Rules apply all day.

[2] PT720/740 and PT770 Etch tool Process Updates; In response to the evolving needs of the CNF user community, we have recently recommissioned the chlorine based dual chamber Plasma-Therm 720/740 RIE system. The PT720 RIE is being used to etch 2D transition metal chalcogenides (TMDs) including MoS2, SnS2, WSe2, NbSe2, GaSe, InSe, CdSe, and others. In addition, 2D metal oxides such as WO3, V2O5, MnO2 can be etched as well as layered 2D perovskites such as SrRuOx, and SrLaAlOx whether pure or mixed phase. The PT740 is now an RIE system which will accommodate the presence of gold on a substrate or wafer. Users are now allowed to etch down to a gold interface and have gold exposed in the course of an etch. This process policy update is not intended for the tool to be used for gold etching/removal, it is only to allow the ability to stop a dielectric process on an underlying gold film. The PT740 has been facilitated with CF4 and CHF3 to allow the etching of silicon based dielectric films, in addition to the existing chlorine based chemistry which has traditionally been there.

Established metal etch processes for samples that are sensitive to the presence of Gold in the PT720 has been moved and characterized on the PT770 etch tool. Please see the CNF etch staff with any specific process questions.

[3] USB chargers; CNF IT has installed USB chargers for folks to charge their cell phones (instead of using the CNF computers, which may not let go of your personal information!). The little black boxes take five USB plugs and there is one in the CNF breakroom, four in the cleanroom, and one in the CAD room. Soon there will be one in the little Visitor Office in 250 Duffield also.

[4] CNF TCN and Annual Meeting. Registration is now open for the June short course: Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale (CNF TCN), Tuesday - Friday, June 5 - 8, 2018. http://cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_tcn_june_2018.html Also, SAVE THE DATE! The 2018 CNF Annual Meeting will be on a very different date -- Wednesday, October 3rd! Prof. Cyrus Mody is our plenary speaker. http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_2018am.html

[5] Acknowledging CNF Research. Our National Science Foundation and New York State funding is dependent in part on our showing our effectiveness as a research facility, often best reflected in your patents, presentations, and publications. Please acknowledge CNF! "This work was performed in part at Cornell NanoScale Facility, an NNCI member supported by NSF Grant ECCS-1542081." http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf5_publication.html

Monthly Reminders, March 2018 Edition

Mar Wed 2018

POSTED 03/21/2018

There has been an increase in the number of users not signing into the General Chemistry Hoods after hours. Users are required to sign in each and every time they use the hood, with a buddy after 6 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays. This helps us keep track of usage and aids us in piecing together usage history in the event of a safety incident and is CNF policy. Continued violations will result in lab suspensions.
There also has been a significant amount of user belongings (wafer boxes, notebooks, masks) left out on tables and counters in the cleanroom, particularly in the stepper room. We will begin removing items and placing them in storage starting in April. They will be held for several months then disposed of if not claimed. Please make sure you masks and sample are properly stored and not left out on benches and tables.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, CNF will debut its new CNFUsers website replacing the current ten-plus years old site. The new site is hosted in a modern Drupal environment on Pantheon and uses modern web design paradigms. Mobile devices can use the responsive design elements to render the site on most any screen size including smart phones. New high quality tool pictures, the @CNFUsers twitter feed, the Cornell Events Calendar featuring CNF events, and a standardized maintainable layout are all parts of the new site.

If you have any questions or concerns on these Reminders, please contact Phil Infante.

Monthly Reminders, December 2017 Edition

Dec Tue 2017

POSTED 12/19/2017

The Holiday Break approaches! We have a two-stage closing this year.
1. Tool Cooling Water Maintenance: Select etch and thin film tools will be unavailable starting late afternoon on Wednesday, December 20, for cooling water maintenance work to be performed on December 21. This is not a lab wide impact, only a subset of the CNF tools will be unavailable -- impacted tools will be blocked out on Coral.
2. The CNF labs, including the cleanroom, will close at noon on Friday, December 22, to allow time to power down and secure tools for the break. The labs will re-open at noon on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Some tools may take longer to stabilize and become available for use -- check Coral first to make sure your tool is functioning before planning your visit. Also, the CNF Office will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 22, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. While there will be no access to the CNF office, cleanroom and labs over the break, the CAD room WILL be available to users.
Winter weather is here, so please remember our dress code and do not wear wet / salty boots into the cleanroom. Keep an extra pair of sneakers (for instance) on hand, so that you can easily wear clean and dry shoes when you enter the facility. http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_dresscode.html
The January CNF Short Course: Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale (CNF TCN) will be held Tuesday-Friday, January 9-12, 2018. Please spread the news! All of our new CNF users should especially consider attending. Register online at http://cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_tcn_january_2018.html

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these reminders, please contact Phil Infante, CNF Lab Safety Manager.

Special Announcement, Lab Reminders; July 19, 2017

Aug Fri 2017

POSTED 08/11/2017

Hello CNF Users:

A couple of reminders on lab protocol:

1: Lab Dress Code: As the weather has gotten warm we have been seeing users enter the lab with typical summer attire. While this is fine in non-lab area spaces (CAD room, offices, etc), researchers need to follow the CNF Lab Dress Code in the cleanroom and second floor lab spaces. Closed covered shoes with socks (toes, heel and top of foot area need to be covered) - no sandals or open weave shoes. Pants need to extend to the ankles and shirts need to run from the top of the arms to the pants. A full dress code description can be found in the CNF Lab User Manual found on our web site (http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf5_publication.html or http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_dresscode.html).

Cleanroom suits are for cleanliness and do not offer significant protection from chemical exposure, your attire acts as a second barrier to any potential exposure. We have had a couple of incidents in recent history where a chemical spill on the leg/foot area thankfully did not reach the researchers skin due to the proper lab attire. Their pants and shoes in these cases prevented the chemicals from coming in contact with their skin. If you have any questions on what may be appropriate or not, do not hesitate to ask a CNF staff member.

2: Hood Usage: The CNF has limited hood space and we get a lot of research activity in the summer months - the hoods get crowded very quickly. We have noticed that in many cases, users leaving chemical containers in the hoods overnight or for extended days. The CNF hood policy does allow for chemicals to sit for 24hrs when cooling down or are in use. If you are done using them - dispose of them immediately. We would rather you pour up new chemicals the following day than to occupy valuable hood space for other researchers to use. Repeated occurrences of unused chemicals left in hoods may result in lab suspensions. If everyone is diligent in disposing and cleaning up their beakers/chemicals after each use, everyone benefits.

Thank you for your attention to these issues.

Phil Infante
Cornell Nanoscale Facility
Cornell University
250 Duffield Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4926

Announcements Archive

The CNF cleanroom will be closed on Tuesday May 28 at 6:00 am and re-open at 12 noon on Friday May 31 during the annual campus steam maintenance shutdown. 2nd floor lab spaces, Phillips Packaging Lab and the CAD room will be open and available.

CNF Wrap UpPosted 5/8/2024

A special shout-out to our NNCI partner, University of Louisville, and their call for abstracts, which ends soon (Extended - Due May 17th!) for the Nano+Additive Manufacturing Summit. Details below.

BREAKING NEWS! CNF is hiring a Senior Nanotechnology Process Engineer!

CNF Wrap Up
Posted 5/8/2024