Micro Nano Technology Education Center

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=[REDACTED]

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.

J ATE Writers Group
2023-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
In each J ATE Writers Group session, we’ll have a guided conversation with a published Author from a peer-reviewed journal like J ATE. We highlight authors who publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, like J ATE, so that they can share their story and writing process with you. We want to give authors a voice to share their tips and tricks about how to write peer-reviewed journal articles.
The J ATE Writers Group meets: 2nd Monday of the month at 10am PST
Complete this Writers Invite Form to Signup.

J ATE Readers Group
2023-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE) is pleased to host the J ATE Readers Group. The J ATE Readers Group is a monthly online meeting to review and discuss a peer-reviewed journal article. You might call this the J ATE journal club. Come join the J ATE Readers group to learn about peer-reviewed publishing, gain insights about how journal articles are written and meet with other like-minded peer-reviewed journal article readers.
The J ATE Readers Group meets: 2nd Monday of the month at 12pm PST
Visit this Invite Form to signup.

Lesker U Live Christmas Webinar: Vacuum Science and Technology (Free)
2023-12-14 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Fourth Annual Christmas Lecture on Vacuum Science and Technology
The tradition of the Christmas lecture began in 1825 at the Royal Institution, in London, long before formal science education was available for the masses. Originated by Michael Faraday, the lectures focused on a single topic and were an opportunity to share the excitement of science with the learned and layperson alike. In this third annual Lesker U Live Christmas lecture we will focus on the wonders of 2,500 years of vacuum science and technology. Vacuum science has increasingly become an enabling technology for many of the incredible technological advances we enjoy in communications, display, medicine, energy conversion, transportation, and the exploration of the universe. In this fun and informative webinar, we will discuss and demonstrate some of the marvels of vacuum technology which make it so ubiquitous in our modern world. The session will also be peppered with live quizzes – just to make sure you are paying attention!
Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Click here to Register
Date: Thu, Dec 14, 2023 8:00 AM PST

Expert(s): J.R. Gaines
J.R. Gaines is the Technical Director of Education for the Kurt J. Lesker Company, (Jefferson Hills, PA). The Lesker Company is a global scientific equipment manufacturer supplying materials and tools for vacuum-enabled innovation. Gaines has more than 40 years of experience in the research, development and commercialization of advanced materials technologies including superconductivity, semiconductors, cryogenics, space simulation, energy generation, energy conversion and storage. His experience includes vacuum systems, thin film deposition, inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced ceramic processing.

J ATE Reviewers Group
2023-12-16 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
The J ATE Reviewers Group is crucial in the J ATE environment. Our reviewers are essential to providing quality papers that share our most relevant research and professional community conversations. Our reviewers discuss the fundamentals of our approach to serving our readership. Review elements are discussed in this group and carried through to our publication process. We are dedicated to working with faculty and staff who review or are interested in the journal reviewing process. We bring together first-time reviewers with experienced reviewers to help mentor them toward what makes a constructive and impactful article review. We discuss challenges and barriers to reviewing journal articles and how to eliminate or work more efficiently with them.
The J ATE Reviewers Group meets: 3rd Friday of the month at 9am PST
Complete the J ATE Reviewers Group Invite form.

Lesker U Live - Free Webinar on Intro to Vacuum Science
2024-01-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Introduction to Vacuum Science & System Design
This class is designed to introduce the student to basic concepts in vacuum technology and how they apply to system design and operation. Subjects covered include molecular density in vacuum, the ideal gas law, molecular flow in vacuum pressure regimes, characteristics of gas composition at various molecular densities, general principles of gas-solid interactions, vacuum pump technology, pressure sensors, leak detection and the impact of fundamental design decisions and operating practices on vacuum system performance. It is intended for people who are new to vacuum or may not have any formal training. It also provides a general review for those who have had some formal training in vacuum technology. The student should achieve a general understanding of vacuum technology as a foundation for further training in vacuum system design and thin film deposition.

Date: Thu, Jan 4, 2024 8:00 AM PST

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Duration: 2 Hour(s)

Expert(s): J.R. Gaines
J.R. Gaines is the Technical Director of Education for the Kurt J. Lesker Company, (Jefferson Hills, PA). The Lesker Company is a global scientific equipment manufacturer supplying materials and tools for vacuum-enabled innovation. Gaines has more than 40 years of experience in the research, development and commercialization of advanced materials technologies including superconductivity, semiconductors, cryogenics, space simulation, energy generation, energy conversion and storage. His experience includes vacuum systems, thin film deposition, inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, and advanced ceramic processing.

Register Now for Spring 2024 Foundations of Vacuum Science (8 & 16 Weeks)
2024-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Please note that the MNT-EC Calendar is showing this as a one-day event but it is an 8 or 16-week course. Read on for contact and registration info below.

Normandale Community College Spring 2024 Semester Vacuum and Thin Film Technology
—Registration for Normandale’s spring semester 2024 classes is currently open.—
Normandale Community College offers a program in Vacuum and Thin Film Technology that consists of college-level course work for educating the technical/technician workforce in vacuum technology. The following vacuum technology (VACT) classes are being offered in the spring semester.

VACT 1010 “Foundations of Vacuum Science” (2 credits – NO prerequisite), delivered in a fully online, asynchronous format.

Section 01: 16-weeks (Monday, January 8th – May 10th)
Section 02: 8-weeks (Monday, January 8th – March 1st)
Section 03: 8-weeks (Monday, March 11th – May 10th)

VACT 1010 addresses the basic chemistry and mathematics concepts that are used in subsequent VACT courses. VACT 1010 is appropriate for individuals who have not previously taken a chemistry course. VACT 1010 is delivered in a completely online, asynchronous format. There are NO live class/lecture sessions to attend in a course delivered in a completely online, asynchronous format; students access course content on their own time and complete assignments on a weekly schedule.
COSTS: The cost of tuition and fees are waived for VACT 1010 provided a student registers to take the class for a grade. The only out-of-pocket cost to take VACT 1010 is the cost of the course workbook (~$30). Students can also register to audit VACT 1010. The cost to audit VACT 1010 is ~$450.
Please contact Nancy.Louwagie@normandale.edu if you have any questions about Normandale’s Vacuum and Thin Film Technology program and the VACT classes being offered spring semester 2024 and how to register for classes!
If you are interested in other Vacuum and Thin Film Technology program courses, ask Nancy at the above email.

Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub Winter Workshop: National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program vision
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-17 | The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA, 16803
MASH WINTER WORKSHOP: The workshop will include presentations by representatives from industry, academia, and government on topics such as silicon-adjacent materials, packaging, virtualization of semiconductor processes, and workforce development opportunities. Dr. Subramanian S. Iyer, the newly appointed director of the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP), will be the keynote speaker at the workshop.

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NOTE: The event is in person with a virtual component offered in the Tuesday, January 16th morning session only. To access the virtual component, you must register to attend.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Subramanian S. Iyer
Dr. Iyer will deliver a keynote presentation on the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP) vision and its connections to the other programs under the CHIPS for America R&D Office: the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), the new Manufacturing USA institutes dedicated to semiconductors, and the CHIPS R&D Metrology Program.
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
The workshop will include presentations by representatives from industry, academia, and government on topics such as silicon-adjacent materials, packaging, virtualization of semiconductor processes, and workforce development opportunities.
INVITED SPEAKERS
Raffaella Borzi
Vice President Strategic Partnerships & General Manager
IMEC North America
Len Orlando
Senior Business Development Executive
ANSYS
Dev Shenoy
Principal Director for Microelectronics,
Office of the Undersecretary of Defense
and Director of the Defense Microelectronics
Cross Functional Team (DMCFT)
Cindy Chepanoske
Director of Technology Licensing
Carnegie Mellon University
Kim Lawless
Dean, College of Education
Penn State University
V. Scott H. Solberg
Professor
VP for Research, Coalition for Career
Development Center
Boston University

Lesker U Live – Free Webinar on Vacuum Pumps for High Vacuum Applications
2024-01-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Vacuum Pumps for High Vacuum Applications
There is no one vacuum pump technology that can work from atmosphere down to high vacuum (pressures in the range of 10-6 Torr) and below. The achievement of low pressures in research or industrial vacuum systems requires a well-engineered combination of pumping technologies. The mechanisms to pump gases at high molecular densities are quite different from the techniques needed to move molecules once their numbers are substantially reduced. In this webinar we will discuss some of the measures required to achieve high vacuum and review the range of tools designed specifically to get to a low base pressure. Simple modeling will be introduced which will illustrate critical pressure ranges during pump down and system-specific characteristics that must be considered when determining pump down time and base pressures. The course will include details on the operating principles of rotary vane and dry scroll pumps, as well as turbomolecular, cryopumps, and oil-based diffusion pumps required to reach high vacuum.

Date: Thu, Jan 18, 2024 8:00 AM PST

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Duration: 1 Hour(s)

Expert(s): Garrett Grenek
Garrett Grenek oversees the Vacuum Process Solutions group at the Kurt J. Lesker Company. He is one of the Lesker Company’s leading experts in vacuum system design and modeling, specializing in high and ultra high vacuum applications. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Grenek has spent the past 8 years consulting globally on a variety of vacuum processes, from established production line upgrades and optimization to development of systems for leading edge research. Knowing the process extends beyond inception, he is often heavily engaged in the product implementation, support and training to ensure complete satisfaction. He recognizes that to most users, achieving a vacuum environment is not the goal, but only a means to an end, and so his priority is make this easy, so that together we can achieve our mission at Kurt J. Lesker Company of enabling technology for a better world.

Workforce Development Institute (AACC) 2024 New Orleans
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-01-26 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sheraton New Orleans Hotel 500 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130
The American Association of Community Colleges annual Workforce Development Institute, WDI 2024, Bridges, will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 23-26, 2024.
Details on event and registration here
Note: A link to the housing block at the host hotel will be provided within the registration confirmation email.
