PLEASE NOTE: The short course does not replace the three part training required to become a user of our facility.  The short course augments one's understanding of nanotechnology and CNF's capabilities.  To become a user, one must follow the instructions under Getting Started.

Target Audience:
Attendance is open to the general scientific community and is not limited to CNF users or Cornell students. We strongly encourage all persons expecting to become CNF users in 2010 to attend this course.  It is suitable for both new and experienced researchers interested in nanoscale science.  An emphasis will be placed on CNF laboratory resources, however, the concepts and techniques discussed are generally applicable to research in this field and do not require use of CNF.  Please note the lab demonstrations do not replace any required formal tool trainings.

Schedule and Location:
The course will be held Tuesday through Friday, January 12-15, 2010. Lecture location is TBA.  Laboratory demonstrations will be held in the CNF clean room, in Duffield Hall. Please note the dress code below!

Directions and Parking:
Parking is NOT included in the cost of the course. If you are a visitor and you must park on campus, that will cost you $10 a day. (See "Accommodations" next for advice on parking!) Directions to Cornell University and CNF, and Visitor Parking Information, http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf5_direction.html

Accommodations: Attendance from outside the Ithaca area is strongly encouraged.  Most Ithaca hotels have free shuttles to campus, door to door service, so parking on campus is unnecessary and discouraged!  Courtyard Marriott offers such a shuttle service and has a special visitors rate based on availability -- just click on their logo! Information on other accommodations can be found at http://www.visitithaca.com/.

Cost:
Academic Rate (including students and faculty) and Government Rate: $425
Industrial Rate: $850

Dress Code:
There is a mandatory dress code for the CNF clean room which must be followed each day of the course. Please see the web site for full details, http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_dresscode.html.

: Registration :

Note the class size is limited to 30 participants because of the hands-on lab activities. Your spot is not guaranteed until your payment is received and verified via email from Ms. Melanie-Claire Mallison, mallison/at\cnf.cornell.edu. If the course is being charged to a CNF or Cornell account, we will notify the PI or accounts representative of the account. Make checks out to "Cornell University" and write "CNF TCN" in the memo line. Credit cards and Cornell procurement cards are also accepted -- once you submit your registration, follow the appropriate links on the confirmation page. A waiting list will be maintained in case of cancellations.

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

: Schedule :

OVERVIEW
  Day 1: Registration, Orientation & Pizza (5:30p-7:30p)
  Day 2: Introduction & Microfluidic Systems (8:45a-4:00p)
  Day 3: MEMS Cantilever Fabrication (8:45a-4:00p)
  Day 4: Nanoelectrode Fabrication (8:45a-4:00p)

The Detailed Schedule, http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_tcnschedule.html

Dr. Mandy Esch
250 Duffield Hall, CNF
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, 14853

mbe2/at\cornell.edu

Questions on logistics and registration should be directed to:

Ms. Melanie-Claire Mallison
250 Duffield Hall, CNF
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, 14853

mallison/at\cnf.cornell.edu
1-607-254-4858

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