News and Announcements

Short Course on Aerosol and Particle Measurement
August 24-26, 2009
McNamara Alumni Center
This is an updated version of the short course that has been held annually since 1978.  It includes material on air pollution, industrial hygiene, and nanoparticle technology as well as aerosol sampling and measurement for cleanroom and contamination control.  The course covers both fundamentals and applications to meet the growing demand of professionals for training in the aerosol field.  The course is offered at the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate level.  The short course aims to provide theoretical and practical training for individuals with a need for knowledge of the behavior of airborne particles and skills to sample, measure, and characterize airborne particulate matter for cleanroom, contamination control, air pollution, bioaerosols, nanoparticles, and industrial hygiene studies.



New Nanotechnology Course
University of Minnesota
This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to examining the interactions of nanotechnology with society and will expose students to scientific, legal, policy, and ethical issues.  It will draw upon a diverse set of guest speakers and readings to illustrate legal, public policy, social, economic, and ethical issues surrounding nanotechnology.

For more information: http://www.nano.umn.edu/nanotech_course.pdf



Safety Training Offered Twice a Month
This class is offered on the first Thursday (1:00-3:00) and the third Thursday (10:00-12:00) of each month in room 1-165 EE/CSCI.

The Nanofabrication Center (NFC) requires each new user to take our safety training course before gaining access to the lab.  This course consists of a safety video, test, tour of the facility and website training.

For more information: http://www.nfc.umn.edu/safety/safety_training_info.pdf