Micro Nano Technology Education Center

Register Now: Microtechnology Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-16 17:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
Do you teach a course involving fine powders, aerosols, and/or nanoparticles?
Are you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom?

This summer MNT-EC is offering a four-day workshop on Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety, to be held June 13-16, 2022. Offered by the University of Minnesota’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.
Presenters:
Dr. Peter Raynor – University of Minnesota

Dr. James Marti – University of Minnesota

A travel stipend may be available for qualifying individuals. Course is limited to 15 participants. Click the RSVP button below to register and receive more information from the Micro Nano Safety team.

MNTeSIG Live! 2022 - Virtual and In-Person Half Day Events
2022-07-25 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver)
The Micro Nano Technology education Special Interest Group (MNTeSIG) is comprised of educators and industry partners who work together to bring micro and nanotechnology to classrooms across the US and internationally. Our Mission is to foster collaboration between educators at all levels, industry, and agencies for relentless improvement of the micro and nano technology workforce. Come join us for presentations, networking, and professional development!
Join us at our two-part MNTeSIG 2022! Live event this year! Register and choose one or both events!

July 20 (Virtual, 12-16:30 Eastern Standard Time)
July 25 (Face to Face, Salt Lake at HI TEC- 1pm to 4:30pm Mountain Standard Time)

This year’s event will be split in two halves, a virtual (zoom) event on July 20th – which will include presentations, keynote, and a virtual student poster session as we did last year.
The second half will be in-person as part of the High Technology Impact Conference – pre-conference 1/2 day session on Monday, July 25th in the afternoon at the HI TEC Conference
Learn more and register: https://MNTeSIG.net

Mall of America STEAM Event (Minnesota and Beyond)
2022-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Mall of America Announces Large-Scale SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, and MATHEMATICS (STEAM) Event August 10-14. Some workshops require sign-up/RSVP and are listed on our calendar during that week of August. MNT-EC partner, National Center for Autonomous Technologies is leading out in this major event. Link below to the activities page on the NCAT site.
As part of Mall of America’s 30th Birthday celebration, the mall-wide event aims to inspire youth showcasing a variety of STEAM careers in action.
June 16, 2022 – The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 1 million STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) jobs will have been added by the year 2030, meanwhile in 2022, the national shortfall of highly-skilled technical workers hit 3.4 million.
In an effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities, including educational and career pathways, to K-12 youth and their families, the National Center for Autonomous Technologies (NCAT) along with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) will host EXPERIENCE STEAM at Mall of America August 10 – 14, 2022.
Utilizing nearly every inch of common area space inside and outside the 5.6 million square foot retail and entertainment destination, the week-long event will feature a spectrum of STEAM opportunities for attendees, regardless of age, academic background or social constraints, including experiential learning activity booths, professional development workshops, student camps, robotic competitions, advanced skills training and more. All aspects of the event will be free and open to the public.

Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (9am to 12pm)
2022-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
Fundamentals of and FUN WITH Vacuum Technology (in-person workshop, not virtual)
Vacuum Technology is an important but not well known technology that enables manufacturing and cutting-edge research. Come learn why vacuum technology is so important in manufacturing a variety of products we rely on every day. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to perform hands-on activities that could be included in a classroom experience like expanding objects under vacuum to confirm Boyle’s law or boiling water under vacuum to determine its vapor pressure.
Presenter: Nancy Louwagie – She/Her – Instructor Vacuum Technology, Normandale Community College
Wednesday, 8/10/22

If you are looking for the Afternoon workshop from 1pm to 4pm, please register at this link:

https://micronanoeducation.org/event/fundamentals-of-and-fun-with-vacuum-technology/

Both Workshops are on Wednesday and IN-PERSON

12 participant spaces available for each workshop (4 on each demonstration system)
Target audience: 7th – 12th grade educators and 2 year Community college/technical college faculty
Location: Mall of America, STEAM Event

Photonics Workshop
2022-08-11 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
This Fundamentals of Photonics Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic photonics theory and concepts supported by hands-on laboratory activities, and an overview of the photonics industry and photonics related careers. Participants will perform laboratory experiments and learn about the characteristics of light and lasers. Each participant will receive a “Light & Optics Experiment Kit” (valued at $100). This institute is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281).
Dates: August 11 and 12, 2022
Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Frank Reed
Location: Mall of America, STEAM Event

3D Printed Electronics: A Primer. 45 minutes
2022-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online
In this workshop we will learn about the various technologies and deposition methods to print electrically conductive features to fabricate electronics circuits.
Presenter: Frank Silva
Register for the Workshop here.

Arduino Microcontroller Workshop
2022-08-13 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Mall of America, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
This Arduino Microcontrollers Workshop is intended for educators who teach grades 7-12 and post-secondary and will provide participants with basic microcontroller theory and operation, hands-on laboratory activities, and a review of Arduino curriculum. Participants will learn how to write and modify code for Arduinos, interface sensors and output devices, and build, test, and troubleshoot circuits. Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” (valued at $110). This workshop is sponsored by the Micro Nano Technology Education Center (NSF DUE #2000281).
Dates: August 13 and 14, 2022
Times: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Greg Kepner
Location: Mall of America, Experience STEAM Event

Opportunities and Internships at NASA JPL
2022-08-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Online
In this session, undergraduate and graduate students will learn about current missions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, upcoming research objectives for solar system exploration, and how they can contribute. We will cover internships and programs at JPL, how and when to apply, and what reviewers are looking for in a strong application.
Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez
Workshop
REGISTER HERE.

Incorporating Demonstrations and Models into Lecture Courses
2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Workshop
In this workshop, teachers and lecturers are invited to discuss resources around promoting engagement in lecture-style courses. We will demonstrate several activities in chemistry, physics, and earth science that can be easily done in any sized classroom to help students conceptualize big ideas.
Presenter: Brandon Rodriguez
Register here.

Microelectronics Semiconductor Research Community Virtual Workshop (CHIPS Act of 2022)
2022-09-08 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Online
On Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9, 2022, from 12PM to 3:30PM (EST), please join to discuss ideas surrounding semiconductor workforce development and academic infrastructure and to hear the speakers’ perspectives about trends in semiconductor R&D and advanced manufacturing.
The two-day online workshop aims to examine how the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure can interact with the various components of the CHIPS Act of 2022. The workshop content will be used to create a report that could inform CHIPS funding as it relates to USICA, NSTC, NAMP, the Microelectronics Commons, NSF Engines, and FuSe. The workshop will combine invited talks by leading researchers in academia and industry with panel discussions to develop concrete action items to address the CHIPS initiative.
Registration Link in Details Box Below via Stanford University.
More details about the workshop can be found in the PDF attachment linked below. This file may auto-download depending on your computer settings – check your downloads folder if it does not open automatically.

DOWNLOAD: Microelectronics_Semiconductor_Research_Community_Workshop_Announcement.v2

Optional Direct link from NNCI with more detail on each panelist:

https://nnci.net/sites/default/files/inline-files/Microelectronics%20Workshop%202022_2.pdf

Reference:

USICA – The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, formerly known as the Endless Frontier Act
NSTC – National Science and Technology Council
FuSe – NSF Future of Semiconductors program solicitation
NSF Engines – NSF Regional Innovation Engines
NAMP

MNT-EC Journal Writing Workshop 2022
2022-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Format: Online
Date: Sept 13 – 15, 2022
Time: 10am-12noon PST
Register: https://forms.gle/PZNxU75cPFhiixpm8
Presented by: Peter Kazarinoff, Neda Habibi, Ozgar Cakmak, Janet Pinhorn
Overview:
Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop to prepare community college faculty to submit papers to peer-reviewed journals. This online workshop is led by Peter Kazarinoff, MNT-EC co-PI and faculty at Portland Community College. We will cover how peer-reviewed journals work, as well as how to write, submit, review, edit and publish in peer-reviewed journals to advance in your career. Stipends available for qualified faculty.
Agenda:

Day 1
Introduction: peer-reviewed journals, why publish, finding journals

Day 2
Peer-review journal process, writing

Day 3
Reviewing for journals, wrap-up, formation of writers and reviewers

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the peer-reviewed journal write/review/revise/publish process
List at least one journal you can publish your work in
Explain the parts of a peer-reviewed journal submission

Like Driving a Car: Acquiring Quality SEM/FESEM Images in Different Situations
2022-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Getting good SEM/FESEM images is dependent on both the sample conditions (conductivity, bulk vs. thin film, etc) and the instrument’s imaging parameters (e.g., beam voltage, beam current, working distance, detector, etc). Over the course of training and interacting with hundreds of different FESEM users Dr. Liu has observed the most important things a new user needs to know without overwhelming them with theory and trivial operational routines. This allows new users to conceptualize and visualize the electron beam behavior relative to the observed imaging. This webinar will simplify and explain the complex nature of SEM/FESEM imaging by drawing analogies to common things in everyday life such as writing with a pencil and driving a car.

Speaker: Bangzhi Liu, PhD
Bio: Dr. Bangzhi received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and worked as a postdoctoral research scholar in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State University. He is currently employed by Penn State Materials Research Institute as an assistant research professor. He has over 20 years’ experience in materials characterization (FESEM, TEM, Auger, etc) and thin film deposition (PVD and ALD). He has authored and coauthored over 40 peer-reviewed journals.
Registration:
https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516565307447/WN_N_g1Bpv_Qui59PHPfHm7FA

The CHIPS Act Has Passed: Now What?
2022-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Funding for the CHIPS Act has been signed into law, providing tremendous opportunities for semiconductor industry organizations to expand production in the U.S. Although additional guidance from the Departments of Defense and Commerce is required around the specific application form and process, it’s critical for organizations to understand the programs, if their organization qualifies, and how to participate.
REGISTER Here for the September 21 webinar starting at 9am Pacific.
Specific topics to be covered include:

An overview of all the opportunities available for participants, including in workforce development and R&D
How funding will be administered including notional RFP process details, deadlines and which government agencies will manage the process
Setting your organization up for success including selecting the right partners to advance your project

Can’t make it to our webinar? Be sure to register so you can receive the recording and presentation material after the event. If you prefer a personal introduction to this topic, please register for a 1:1 follow-up in the registration form.
SPEAKERS

John Cooney – Vice President of Global Public Policy & Advocacy, SEMI
Joe Stockunas – President, SEMI Americas
Tom Stringer – National Leader of Site Selection & Business Incentives, BDO USA, LLP
The Honorable Ian Steff – President & CEO, mySilicon Compass

Zoom in on Microscopy: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum Sept meeting
2022-09-27 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Zoom in on microscopy and its connections to chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering using hands-on virtual research tools!

This session will offer an overview about nanoscience and how microscopy tools such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM) can be brought directly into your classes remotely. Dr. Zac Gray of the NSF-supported Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) Network will show attendees how to conduct a remote session with an SEM and image biological and manufactured samples. He will demonstrate how nanoscience can be used as a tool to explore many STEM subjects. The session will end with a tutorial on how to sign up for a free remote session through the NACK website.

The NanoEducators Quarterly Forum provides K-12 teachers with opportunities for community building, ideas for classroom experiments, and engagement with nanotechnology researchers.

September 27, at 5:30 pm EDT. Registration: https://tinyurl.com/ypmwwrtv

Download the NanoEducator PDF flyer here.
Image Courtesy of Omni Nano and Marco Curreli. Photo taken during Utah–NanoFab HI-TEC Tour Microscopy SEM TEM

High Throughput Automation of Synthetic DNA and RNA on Nanostructured Ceramic Films
2022-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Fully synthetic oligonucleotides are critical in nearly all disciplines of modern biology and precision medicine. Synthetic Biology, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) diagnostics, mRNA vaccines, interference RNA cancer therapeutics, self-amplifying saRNA. Access to abundant, high quality synthetic DNA and RNA at gram scales overnight could be a game changer for the future of healthcare and personalized medicine 1) reducing the time for the discovery of safe and effective biologics, 2) significantly increasing the clinical Phase I pipeline success and 3) reaching profitability years in advanced to recover R&D costs.
Typical commercial offerings for 500 ng of a single lyophilized gene take from 5 to 15 business days and cost over $2500 to produce. For even partial combinatorial libraries of mRNA biologics this process can become time consuming and prohibitable expensive. We will discuss how the use of nano-structured ceramic films enables the synthesis of hundreds of DNA genes in gram quantities overnight. Furthermore, we will describe how these nano-structured ceramics can be manufactured without the use of expensive, currently highly backlogged, nanofabs through the use of conventional physical and chemical means.

Speaker: Mario Blanco, PhD, President & CEO
Bio: Dr. Blanco holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from UCLA. After working in the chemical and software industry for 10 years he was recruited by Caltech and NASA/JPL as a Research Scientist (1993-2010) and Senior Manager. He has 14 granted patents and over 65 refereed science articles. 15+ years’ experience in three prior startups: Program Manager at Molecular Simulations (Sunnyvale, CA), CSO at Liox Power (Pasadena, CA), CEO at CeliacAid (Temple City, CA). He founded Nanopec Inc. in 2017 to enable Synthetic DNA full automation to protect, heal and rejuvenate the human body. Dr. Blanco was recently featured by AzBio as one of the most promising CEOs for the Biotech industry in Arizona and Nanopec recognized by The Flinn Foundation as a top 6 new startups. Under his leadership Nanopec has filed 5 patents and established national and international R&D collaborations with some of the largest DNA banks and CDMOs. He is known for a lifetime of mentoring young promising scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Registration: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116565305861/WN_l-BHXQ–RmuvarQofloggQ

Standalone stretchable device platform for human health monitoring
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Speaker: Dr. Huanyu Cheng
Date: November 16, 2022 at 1 pm ET
Abstract: Conventional electronics today form on the planar surfaces of brittle wafer substrates and are not compatible with 3D deformable surfaces. As a result, stretchable electronic devices have been developed for continuous health monitoring. Practical applications of the next-generation stretchable electronics hinge on the integration of stretchable sustained power supplies with highly sensitive on-skin sensors and wireless transmission modules. This talk presents the challenges, design strategies, and novel fabrication processes behind a potential standalone stretchable device platform that (a) integrates with 3D curvilinear dynamically changing surfaces, and (b) dissolves completely after its effective operation. The resulting device platform creates application opportunities in fundamental biomedical research, disease diagnostic confirmation, healthy aging, human-machine interface, and smart internet of things.
Short biography: Dr. Cheng is the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State University. His research group focuses on the design, fabrication, and application of the standalone stretchable device platform. Larry has co-authored more than 120 publications with total citations >15,000 according to Google Scholar. His work has been recognized through the reception of numerous awards, including the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, 2022 Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Functional Materials Division (FMD) Young Leaders Professional Development Award, 2021 NIH Trailblazer Award, MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35 China) in 2021, 2021 Scialog Fellow in Advancing BioImaging, 2021 Frontiers of Materials Award from TMS, Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, among others. He also serves as the associate editor for 7 journals and reviewer for > 200 journals.
Registration: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216637709471/WN_DJuRaXhvTg6d0VUC0zdTQQ

Use A Scanning Electron Microscope: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum _NOV
2022-11-30 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Zooming in over Zoom! Learn how to use a scanning electron microscope remotely from your classroom’s computer
Description: In the last NanoEducators forum, participants had the opportunity to zoom in on microscopy and its connections to chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering using hands-on virtual research tools. The first session of this series offered an overview about nanoscience and how microscopy tools such as scanning electron microscopes can be brought directly into your classes remotely. In this second session, Dr. Yves Theriault, of the NSF-supported San Diego Nanotechnology Infrastructure, will provide participants with hands-on experience controlling a scanning electron microscope remotely from their computer, directly over Zoom, without the need for additional software. Attendees will have the opportunity to image classroom-relevant samples, such as pollen, phytoplankton and zooplankton, gecko’s feet, an optical card, and a butterfly’s wing. The session will end with a quick tutorial on how to sign up for a free remote microscopy session through the Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge (NACK) Network.
Date and time: November 30, 5:30–6:30pm EDT / 2:30-3:30pm PDT
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/4ev2vuj4

High Vacuum System Operation Basics Workshop at Normandale Community College
2022-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Vacuum Technology instructor Tom Johnson will facilitate a 90-minute online workshop session on High Vacuum System Operation Basics. The first workshop will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022, from noon – 1:30 pm CT. The same workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, again from noon – 1:30 pm CT.
Participants will learn the basic sequence of operation for a simple high vacuum system. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice performing a basic sequence of operation through remote access to Normandale’s Vacuum Equipment Trainer system.
Each workshop is limited to 30 participants.
Normandale’s Vacuum Technology classes are geared toward educating individuals who will work as technicians to support maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum systems in manufacturing and research settings. Participants will receive information about how to register for Normandale’s spring semester 2023 classes.
(A) Monday, December 12 noon – 1:30 PM CT Workshop
Register in advance for the 12/12 workshop.
OR
(B) Wednesday, December 14 noon – 1:30 PM CT Workshop
Register in advance for the 12/14 workshop.

Photonics West Exhibition: 31 January-2 February 2023
2023-01-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103-3118, United States
Join us for the SPIE Photonics West Exhibition 2023, the globally recognized event for providers of the best solutions, components, instruments, and system supports for the optics and photonics industry. We look forward to gathering safely this year in San Francisco.
Photonics West Exhibition: 31 January-2 February 2023

Featured technologies

Lasers and peripherals
Beam conditioning and steering components
Beam profiling and measurement instrumentation
Cameras and CCD components
Fiber optic components, equipment, systems
Optical components and hardware
Optical communications
Optical detectors

High speed imaging and sensing
Optical materials and substrates
IR sources and detectors
Electronic imaging components
Optical coatings
Lenses and filters
Positioning systems and mounts
Metrology and testing equipment
Software for design and simulation

Nanobiotechnology Workforce Training on a Shoe-String Budget
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Title: Nanobiotechnology Workforce Training on a Shoe-String Budget
Speaker: Prof. Mrunalini Pattarkine, Professor and Chair; Lead-Nanobiotechnology Initiative; Biotechnology, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Date/Time: March 9, 2023, 1 pm EST
Bio: Prof. Pattarkine has a PhD in Biochemistry from IIT Powai and has over 25 years of research experience. She has several publications and book chapters to her credit. Prof. Pattarkine also serves as the Director of Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership (CABP), a Workforce Leadership Grant in Biotechnology funded by PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED, a $700,000/-grant). She has conducted numerous workshops on STEM workforce development at national and international events, for educators and administrators and is considered an expert in the field by the state administrators.
Abstract: Nanotechnology is called the “Next Industrial Revolution”. Biotechnology is called as “The Science of the Millennium”. When these two powerful disciplines blend into nanobiotechnology, one can only imagine the scope and opportunities that emerge. The industry has recognized the potential of this field and is already contributing several commercialized products generated using Nanobiotechnology. People use these products in their daily life, without realizing the nanobiotechnology connection. Despite the need, there is a severe deficiency of a nanobiotechnology trained workforce, and it is a matter of great concern. The origin for this concern lies in lack of awareness about the skills, education paths, and career options for nanobiotechnology in the K-12, as well as post-secondary education. Compounding the problem is the wide-spread myth that teaching nanotechnology is not possible without expensive instrumentation.
This webinar addresses this important matter. Dr Pattarkine will share some strategies that enable low-cost, hands-on nanobiotechnology activities and projects that have been developed as a part of the workforce leadership activities undertaken through Capital Area Biotechnology Partnership (CABP) by the biotechnology program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (Harrisburg, PA).
Registration link: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/2316742303361/WN_uFmQCMGORfOl4C7o21yQ5Q

J ATE Writers Group Presentation
2023-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE) invites you to attend our May 26th interview
with colleague and published author, Ismail Fidan and his colleagues: April Cheung, Venancio Fuentes, and Martin Reed.
Overview of ABET Accreditation from the Perspective of Two-Year Programs
Please take a moment to review their flyer for this event. Scroll down to save the Zoom link on May 26.

Download PDF: J ATE Writers Group Presentation May 26 2023

Join via Zoom link below at 12PM PST (3PM EST), Friday May 26, 2023:
https://portlandcc.zoom.us/j/95435989498pwd=dWZzZW9IQ3crRi9jZUZzZnBOdS9mQT09

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED || University of Minnesota: Micro Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course 2023
2023-06-05 06:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Thank you.

Do you teach a course involving fine powders, aerosols, and/or nanoparticles?”
“Are you unsure of how to handle these materials safely in your lab or classroom?
Micro/Nanotechnology (MNT) Health and Safety Course
This summer MNT-EC is again offering a four-day workshop in partnership with the University of Minnesota – Environmental Health Sciences Division. 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time. Topics currently planned for each day:

Occupational Hygiene Principles Applied to MNT
Measurement of Airborne and Colloidal MNT Particles
Preventing Exposures to MNT Particles
Practical Applications of MNT Health and Safety Principles

Please click here to register for the in-person course.
Offered by the University’s Environmental Health Sciences Division and its Nano Center, the MNT Health and Safety workshop will cover safety practices in the instructional laboratory, including understanding micro/nanoparticle properties, selecting and using personal protective equipment, and safely carrying out chemical syntheses of nanomaterials.
The Micro/Nanotechnology Health and Safety Course will be held, in-person, Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus.

Arduino Microcontroller Course - 2-Day Workshop
2023-06-28 08:00 - 16:30 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Indian Hills Community College, 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA, 52501, United States
This is a two-day workshop, please see note below in RED.
This Arduino Microcontrollers Course will provide participants with:

Basic DC (Direct Current) circuits review
Introduction to Arduino microcontroller theory and operation
Hands-on DC and Arduino microcontroller laboratory activities

Participants will learn how to:

Write and modify code for Arduino microcontrollers
Interface sensors and output devices to Arduino microcontrollers
Build, test, and troubleshoot DC and microcontroller circuits

Each participant will receive a “Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit” valued at $110 and up to $2,000 of travel costs will be reimbursed. ALSO: See statement below on participant qualification for reimbursement.

More Details & Registration Link below:
Arduino Microcontrollers Course
Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, June 28-29, 2023. Please NOTE: This is a two-day event and both days are part of the one workshop. Our calendar system does not allow us to show this as clearly as we would like, so please be aware that Wednesday is Part 1 of 2. Thursday is Part 2 of 2…
Times: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (Central Time)
Location: Ottumwa, IA; Indian Hills Community College
GPAEA Recertification Credit (Optional)

⇒⇒⇒ Arduino Workshop: REGISTER HERE ⇐⇐⇐

Course Instructor
Greg Kepner, Co-Principal Investigator – MNT-EC
Adjunct Instructor – Indian Hills Community College
Full address / location for travel and planning:
¦ Indian Hills Community College
¦ Advanced Technology Center, Room 224
¦ 525 Grandview Ave (Main campus address)
¦ Ottumwa, IA 52501

Most people fly into Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa (Airport Code: DSM) and then rent a car for the 90+ minute drive to Indian Hills Community College. Click the link to a PDF Travel document for more info, including recommended hotels: IHCC travel information for Arduino Workshop.

Statement Disclaimer on Stipends and Travel Reimbursements for NSF projects
Would you like to receive a stipend or travel reimbursement for participating in the workshop? (Qualifications below).
To qualify for a stipend or travel reimbursement you must:
1. Live in the United States or U.S. Territories,
2. Have a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN),
3. Fill out some paperwork to process your stipend that asks for information such as a phone number, address and social security number.
There are limited stipends available, preference will be given to community college instructors.

How to utilize AR/VR and Distance Education for Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Technician training
2023-06-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Join Dr. Rick Vaughn in this professional development workshop on June 30, 2023. Dr. Vaughn will engage participants in creative ways to utilize existing resources throughout the MNT-EC community to enable Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and hybrid delivery of MNT and semiconductor educational modules, regardless of educational level or location.
Rio Salado College has a mission to “reinvent the learning experience”. Founded as the “College without Walls”, they were one of the first Community Colleges to meet the students where they are rather than have the students come regularly to the College. Often, this hybrid delivery is online, but for technician programs they have developed ways to use a variety of resources to ensure high quality hands-on instruction and labs when it is necessary to do so.
Register Here

Date: June 30, 2023
Dr. Rick Vaughn
Faculty Chair – STEM Initiatives
Rio Salado College
Maricopa Community College District

SAVE the DATE: NNCI Nano + Additive Manufacturing Summit July 2023
2023-07-25 05:00 - 2023-07-26 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Louisville, 2210 South Brook St, Louisville, KY, United States
The NNCI Nano+Additive Manufacturing Summit is an annual event that brings together researchers and industry in advanced manufacturing. We converge to discuss additive manufacturing and micro/nanotechnology – what’s new and what’s next.

Topics and Sessions

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing

Micro/nanotechnology advances and applications

Next generation advanced manufacturing technologies

The convergence of micro/nano and AM

2D materials and devices

MEMS, sensors, and microfluidics

Energy, healthcare and defense

Semiconductors, electronics, and optics

What is the NSF NNCI network and how can it help you?

Accessing university nano/AM research space?

Examples of regional start-ups focused on nano/AM

Successful collaboration examples between industry and academia

Needs for the nano/AM workforce of tomorrow

University experiential learning initiatives

What does the future hold for nano/AM?

Introduction to Statistical Process Control
2023-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Introduction to Statistical Process Control
This is a two-day online workshop
Venue: Online
Dates: August 2 and 3
Starting time: 10:00 AM (EST) every day
Ending time: 5:00 PM every day, with a break of one hour for lunch
https://pasadena-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc-uprTgrGNRjIvXv3i8UcqXak9VKScRX

Introduction to the Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Technology: Vacuum, Power RF, and Plasma
2023-08-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Introduction to the Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Technology: Vacuum, Power RF, and Plasma
This is a three-day in-person workshop.
Location: SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Albany, New York
Dates: August 14 – 16
Start time: 9:00 AM, every day
End time: 4:00 PM, every day, with a one-hour lunch break

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ag01DuZbRM

Recommended hotel:
Hampton Inn Western Ave, University Area, 1442 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203
518-438-0001
albhamptonfrontdesk@hilton.com
Transportation:
Recommended Airport: Albany International Airport (ALB)
Amtrak Station: Rensselaer-Albany Amtrak Station

MNT-EC Journal Writing Workshop 2023
2023-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
MNT-EC Journal Writing Workshop 2023 _Format: Online
Date: Sept 12 – 14, 2023 || Time: 10am-12 noon PST
—- Register HERE —-
Presented by: Peter Kazarinoff, Neda Habibi, Ozgar Cakmak, Janet Pinhorn
Join us for an intensive 3-day workshop to prepare community college faculty to submit papers to peer-reviewed journals. This online workshop is led by Peter Kazarinoff, MNT-EC co-PI and faculty at Portland Community College. We will cover how peer-reviewed journals work, as well as how to write, submit, review, edit and publish in peer-reviewed journals to advance in your career. Stipends available for qualified faculty.
Agenda:

Day 1

Introduction: peer-reviewed journals, why publish, finding journals

Day 2

Peer-review journal process, writing

Day 3

Reviewing for journals, wrap-up, formation of writers and reviewers

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain the peer-reviewed journal write/review/revise/publish process
List at least one journal you can publish your work in
Explain the parts of a peer-reviewed journal submission

Photo Courtesy: Tran Mau Tri Tam ✪ on Unsplash

ATE-PI Conference
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Save the date for the 2023 ATE PI Conference
It will be held October 25-27, 2023, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The American Association of Community Colleges, with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF), will host the 30th National ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference.
The conference brings together more than 800 NSF ATE grantees and their project partners to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Key people working on ATE projects across the country participate in the event. Conference participants represent community colleges, business and industry, secondary school systems, and four-year colleges covering projects in a wide variety of areas, such as information technology, engineering technology, micro- and nanotechnologies, chemical technology, biotechnology, and others. For more information, please see www.ATEPIConference.com.

WEBINAR: DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship
2023-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program
Virtual Office Hour Webinar

Join us on November 16, 2023 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (ET)
for our Virtual Office Hour Webinar

The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program offers Virtual Office Hours to respond to questions during the application period. Applicants, Academia, and DoD staff can join to hear about the program and the application. Attendees can ask questions and have them answered by an administrator.
Future Virtual Office Hours webinars are shown below.
December 7, 2023 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (ET)
December 21, 2023 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (ET)
January 4, 2024 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (ET)
January 11, 2024 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (ET)
Applications open for the 2024 program on October 15, 2023 and close on January 12, 2024.
For more information, visit us online at https://www.dodhbcumiinternship.com.
The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program is supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
