New Internal Users

New Users from the University of Michigan

Here is an outline of the procedure to follow to become a user of the MNF:

  1. Contact Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS, 734-763-6719 or sandrine@eecs.umich.edu) to discuss your research project and processing plans.
  2. Write a 1 page description of your process and a 1 page description of your overall project.
  3. Complete the MNF Access Form (2 pages).
  4. Complete general/safety training and orientation.
  5. Schedule a meeting with your mentor, yourself, and Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS).

Please refer below for more a more detailed description of the process:

  1. Contact Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS, 734-763-6719 or sandrine@eecs.umich.edu) to discuss your project.
  2. Write a 1 page project description. Also prepare a 1 page description of the process that you intend to conduct in the SSEL. This summary should allow us to determine if the materials you will be using are compatible with other research being conducted in the SSEL and to schedule appropriate training.
    • Include a step-by-step process flow (with a cross section diagram) and all chemicals, materials and tools that you plan to use.
    • If your research deters in any significant way from this description, you will need to gain approval for the changes.
  3. The MNF Access Form PDF is a checklist of things you need to do and signatures you need to obtain and can be filled electronically.
    • Complete page 1 and the User Information section on page 2.
    • Your mentor should be a current MNF user who is familiar with your process, usually from the same research group. If you are the only MNF user in your group, a staff member will be assigned to you as mentor.
  4. Complete general/safety training and orientation
    • Safety training offered online by the Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) department for MNF users. You can view the presentation file PDF and print the test PDF. It is an open book test, so you may refer to the presentation file as needed. Bring the completed test and the access form to the College of Engineering's OSEH representative (Lisa Stowe, 3114 EECS). If Lisa Stowe is not available, you can bring the form to Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS) or Cedric Whitney (1247 EECS). Also bring your SSEL access form for them to sign.
    • The MNF Laboratory Training Manual available online describes the MNF, safety, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures. Both the manual PDF and quiz PDF are available online. It is an open book test, so you may refer to the manual as needed. Bring the completed test and the access form to Cedric Whitney (1247 EECS). If Cedric Whitney is not available, you can bring the form to Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS).
  5. View MNF orientation videos
  6. View "Social and Ethical Issues in Nanotechnology" video
  7. Print and sign the lab orientation form. Read MNF rules of conduct and policy page
  8. Schedule a meeting with your mentor, yourself, and Sandrine Martin (2236 EECS). Bring the following documents to the meeting:
    • Your process and project summaries,
    • Your MNF access form (filled),
    • the MNF orientation form (signed)
    • Be prepared to answer questions regarding the lab policy documents, safety and rules of conduct.