Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility (INRF)
Grand Re-Opening Holiday Celebration
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Dear Colleagues and Friends, You are invited to join us for the INRF Grand Re-Opening Holiday Celebration! This will be a time for cleanroom users, faculty, staff members and anyone interested in learning more about the cleanroom to network and enjoy holiday festivities. We will provide food, drinks, good company and fun! This event will be held in the Calit2 Auditorium and Atrium from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you plan to join us please RSVP by December 2nd by registering here www.inrf.uci.edu/register-grand-reopening/
We will also have a raffle among current users that bring poster boards to display research that has been conducted in the cleanroom.
Grand prize: $300 Amazon Gift Card!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear Cleanroom Users,
Effective 11/1/16 our rates will be changing in order to support operational costs. Please see here: https://www.inrf.uci.edu/user-info/usage-rates/.
Some highlights are as follows:
Cleanroom Hourly Usage Rate
Internal (UC): $38
External (Commercial and Academic): $110
Staff Time
Internal (UC): $125
External (Commercial and Academic): $225
We will also implement the following Monthly Caps:
Lab Usage Cap (Per Account)
UCI: $1,520 (previously $1,200 per user)
Commercial: $4,400 (previously $4,800 per user)
Academic/Sponsor: $3,300 (previously $3,600 per user)
NEW Equipment Cap (Per Tool Per Account)
UCI: $2,000
Commercial: $3,000
Academic/Sponsor: $2,500
If there are any questions regarding the new rates, please contact Alana Valencia at anvalenc@uci.edu.
Today, Facilities is working in chase room 1418 and it is possible that the power in room 1412 (nanoimprinter) and 1422 (metal etch) may be affected.
Jake will be in around 2pm tomorrow. Wet etch rooms will be closed until he comes is.
The INRF and BiON will be closed on Monday for Veteran’s Day observance.
Thanks!
INRF Staff
Due to meetings all day Jake has cancelled today’s 1:30 user meeting. The meeting will take place next week at the usual time.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
From EH&S:
“EH&S has been in discussions with FM (Facilities Management) regarding the clean room ventilation system. We feel that further investigation (with FM HVAC , Jake and EH&S) into potential causes for the recent chemical containment issue are necessary in order to have a better understanding of what occurred and to have sufficient confidence in the system before releasing the hoods for HF use. At this time, HF should not be used until further notice. FM HVAC , Jake and EH&S will be working together to resolve this issue safely as soon as possible.”
So as of now, all our benches will be shut sown until we figure out the ventilation issue. We will let you know as soon as possible when they are back up. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks,
INRF Staff
