CNF Short Course: Technology & Characterization at the Nanoscale (CNF TCN)
Tuesday - Friday, January 17-20, 2012

This intensive 3.5 day short course offered by the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility, combines lectures and laboratory demonstrations designed to impart a broad understanding of the science and technology required to undertake research in nanoscience. Attendance is open to the general scientific community, but class size is limited to 30 participants (see notes below).

PLEASE NOTE #1: 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.

PLEASE NOTE #2: TCN is held twice a year, January and June. There is a minimum of 15 participants in the CNF TCN (maximum 30). If we do not receive 15 registrations, we will cancel. If we must cancel the January offering, we hope registrants will be able to to attend the June short course.
 

: 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 2012 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 17-20, 2012. The lectures and lunches will be held in 340 Duffield Hall. The laboratory demonstrations and lectures 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. We have a block of rooms reserved for you at the University Inn Best Western (http://www.bestwesternuniversityinnithaca.com/). Call 607-272-6100 and tell them you are booking a room in the CNF TCN Short Course Block. The Best Western has free shuttle service to the Ithaca airport and to Cornell campus, and is on the Campus-to-Campus bus line if you are coming in from New York City. (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 :

THERE IS STILL ROOM AVAILABLE - REGISTER NOW!

Note the class size has a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 30 (because of the hands-on lab activities). Your spot is not guaranteed until your payment is received and verified via email from Rebecca Vliet, [email]. If the course is being charged to a CNF or Cornell account, we will notify the PI or accounts representative of the account. If paying by check, please make the check 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
  Tuesday, Day 1: Registration, Orientation & Pizza (5:30p-7:30p)
  Wednesday, Day 2: Introduction & Microfluidic Systems (8:45a-4:00p)
  Thursday, Day 3: MEMS Cantilever Fabrication (8:45a-4:00p)
  Friday, Day 4: Nanoelectrode Fabrication (8:45a-4:00p)

Detailed Schedule (tentative)

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

[email]

Questions on logistics and registration should be directed to:

Rebecca Vliet
250 Duffield Hall, CNF
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, 14853

[email]

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