SAME-TEC Conference 2008, Metrology Workshop at MRC
July 28-31, 2008
UT experts will demonstrate the need of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Profilometer, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Optical Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Ellipsometer, to explore the micro to nanoscale material properties. Participants will compare analysis performed on AFM vs. Profilometer and SEM vs. Optical Microscope on patterned wafers. Participants will have the opportunity to see deeper than atomic level with the MRC’s TECNAI TEM. Ellipsometry will reveal the optical property of film as thin as a few nanometers. The participants, under the supervision of a UT expert, will manipulate equipments and make their own SEM images of carbon nanotubes.

This workshop is sponsored in part by the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (http://www.nnin.org), an NSF-funded program including 13 of the top university nanotechnology facilities in the country.


For more information: http://www.matec.org/convention/index.htm
Contact Angela Obolsky at angela.obolsky@domail.maricopa.edu

Metrology Technology and Techniques Workshop
August 27-28, 2008
The Center for Nanoscale Systems at Harvard University and Veeco will be jointly hosting a Metrology Technology and Techniques Workshop to be held at Harvard University on August 27-28th, 2008. The workshop will cover applications, techniques, tips, and new technology for AFM and other metrology instruments, including the NanoMan-AFM, the optical profiler, and stylus profiler available in the CNS facilities. Talks will be given by both industry and research scientists. The participants will have the opportunity for hands-on training and operation of these instruments. Event will be held at 11 Oxford Street, 3rd floor.
Contact Jiangdong Deng at jdeng@cns.fas.harvard.edu or 617-495-3396

NanoScience Workshop for Teachers and Educators
11/7/2008 9am-4pm
(tentative date) 9am-4pm
Location: Lurie Nanofabrication Facility, Ann Arbor, MI

This is a free one-day workshop offered by the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility at the University of Michigan.

It is targeted towards middle and high school teachers who would like a better understanding of micro and nanotechnology and how to use it in the classroom.

The workshop will include some lecture material, but will focus on hands-on classroom and laboratory activities that can be used to introduce students to nanotechnology.


For more information: http://www.mnf.umich.edu/Events.aspx?id=99
Contact Sandrine Martin at sandrine@eecs.umich.edu or 734-763-6719

Commercialization Workshop
August 21, 2008 11am
Please join the Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) for lunch and a presentation.

MOITI will be presenting information about its mission to attract jobs and direct investment from abroad into Massachusetts.

MOBD will discuss available tax incentives, loans and programs to help your company grow.

Harvard LISE Building, 11 Oxford Street, room 303
11am

For more information: http://cns.fas.harvard.edu
Contact Audrey Langan at Audrey.Langan@state.ma.us