• How to utilize AR/VR and Distance Education for Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Technician training

    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 […]

  • J ATE Writers Group Presentation

    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 […]

  • Nanobiotechnology Workforce Training on a Shoe-String Budget

    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 […]

  • High Vacuum System Operation Basics Workshop at Normandale Community College

    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 […]

  • Use A Scanning Electron Microscope: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum _NOV

    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 […]

  • Standalone stretchable device platform for human health monitoring

    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 […]

  • High Throughput Automation of Synthetic DNA and RNA on Nanostructured Ceramic Films

    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 […]

  • Zoom in on Microscopy: NanoEducators Quarterly Forum Sept meeting

    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 […]

  • The CHIPS Act Has Passed: Now What?

    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 […]

  • Like Driving a Car: Acquiring Quality SEM/FESEM Images in Different Situations

    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 […]

  • MNT-EC Journal Writing Workshop 2022

    Recurring
    Online

    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. 

  • Microelectronics Semiconductor Research Community Virtual Workshop (CHIPS Act of 2022)

    Recurring
    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 […]