Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Overview
Offered twice a year by the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility, the TCN Short Course provides an intensive introduction to the science and technology necessary for research in nanoscience. The course is available virtually in January and in person in June. It combines lectures and laboratory demonstrations, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of key nanofabrication techniques. The TCN Short Course is ideal for faculty, students, postdocs, and staff looking to quickly become familiar with the technologies used by CNF researchers. It also serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the high-tech business community seeking to learn best practices for success in a nanofabrication environment. While the course is open to the general scientific community, class size is limited. Please note that this short course complements, but does not replace, the three part training required to become a user of our facility.
Target Audience
Attendance is open to the general scientific community and is not restricted to CNF users or Cornell students. We highly encourage anyone planning to become a CNF user to attend this course. Participants must be at least 18 years old to attend the in-person session.
Schedule and Location
Tentative schedule for JANUARY:
The JANUARY short course is held virtually via Zoom, Wednesday through Friday, 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Day 1: Introduction & Microfluidic Systems
Day 2: MEMS Cantilever Fabrication
Day 3: Nanoelectrode Fabrication and Process Integration
Tentative schedule for JUNE:
The JUNE course is held IN-PERSON, Tuesday through Friday. A continental breakfast and lunch are provided daily.
Day 1: Mandatory Registration, Orientation and Safety Training (5:00pm - 8:00pm)
Day 2: Introduction & Microfluidic Systems (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Day 3: MEMS Cantilever Fabrication (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Day 4: Nanoelectrode Fabrication (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Dress Code
There is a mandatory dress code for the CNF clean room which must be followed each day of the course.
Directions and Parking
Directions to the Cornell NanoScale Facility (CNF)
Parking on campus is subject to hourly or daily fees, which are not included in the course cost. For details on parking options, please visit Short-Term Parking Options
Ground transportation:
Train
Amtrak (Syracuse, NY)
Bus
Campus-to-Campus
OurBus
Shortline Bus / Coach USA
Greyhound
Adirondack Trailways
Accommodations (for in person sessions in June)
CNF has a negotiated rate with the Best Western University Inn (607-272-6100).
The Best Western offers complimentary continental breakfast and shuttle service to campus.Rates: Sunday through Thursday $99/night; Friday and Saturday $139/night.
Accommodation arrangements should be made in advance, Ithaca area hotels fill up quickly due to University Events.
A list of Ithaca area lodging is on the visitithaca.com website
Course fee & Cancellations
Registration fees:
Academic Rate / Government Rate:
June (in-person) - $425.00
January (virtual) - $120.00
Industrial Rate:
June (in-person) - $850.00
January (virtual) - $120.00**These fees cover staff time, materials (and meals provided during June short course)
No complimentary registrations are available.
Cancellations:
If a cancellation request is not received at least 10 days prior to the course, or if you do not attend, you will be responsible for the full course fee.
Registration
Questions?
Questions on course content please contact Tom Pennell; Registration and payments contact Rebecca Vliet