January 29, 2015
We are pleased to offer a new hands-on short course for the JEOL 2800 (S)TEM Instrument starting this February 16th, 2015: Lectures: February 16th, February 24th, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th Where: SMBB Sorenson USTAR building Lab: sessions each week at a variety of times You may register for the course at the following […]
November 12, 2012
OpenOptogenetics.org is showcasing a research paper by University of Utah faculty Tanya Abaya, Steve Blair, Prashant Tathireddy, Loren Rieth, and Florian Solzbacher. From the openoptogenetics.org website: In a recent paper published in Biomedical Optics Express, Abaya, et al. presented a novel device structure that facilitates three-dimensional deep-tissue light penetration with capabilities for simultaneous spatiotemporal modulation […]
July 30, 2012
The University’s Unews site is highlighting some research done by Professor Massood Tabib-Azar. His research group has developed mechanical logic gates that can withstand intense heat and radiation. Read more on the unews post.
June 21, 2012
See the flyer below for the SEM short course that is going to be offered beginning next week. Please contact Brian Van Devener (bvandev@chem.utah.edu) if you are interested. View the Flyer!
April 30, 2012
A group of students from the University of Utah won a $100,000 prize at the regional CU Cleantech New Venture Challenge on April 20th for their work in commercializing a new method of manufacturing quantum dots. Read more from the KSL news story.
April 19, 2012
From the College of Engineering News Site: The April 2012 dedication of the James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building—A USTAR Innovation—centermarks the beginning of a new era of interdisciplinary translational research at the University of Utah. It is the centerpiece of a visionary plan to bridge the U of U main campus and health sciences […]
February 29, 2012
All tools from the surface lab in MEB have been moved into the Micron Microscopy Core in the Sorenson Molecular Biology Building and are now online and operational. These include: AFM, Bruker Dimension Icon dbFIB, FEI Helios NanoLab 650 Ellipsometer, Woollam Spectroscopic Microscope, Polyvar MET Optical Profiler, Zygo NewView […]
January 30, 2012
The new Sorenson Molecular Biology Building (The USTAR building) was given a temporary occupancy permit on December 12th. We are happy to say that our move is progressing smoothly with the first of our staff members already relocated, and we look forward to moving the Surface Lab into the new Micron Microscopy Core by mid-February, […]
January 30, 2012
The Utah Nanofab is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Pritchett as a Senior Process Engineer supporting the nanofab transition into the SMBB(USTAR building). Come talk with Steve when you need assistance in developing or characterizing new processes, as he specializes in dep, etch, and CMP processes. You can find him in 1280 MEB, […]
January 18, 2012
Headquarters Hotel: Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Hotel Sponsorship Information: Richard A. Normann, PhD normann@utah.edu Conference Co-Chairs: Richard A. Normann, Ph.D. and Florian Solzbacher, Ph.D., University of Utah Registration and other information available at the website.
October 14, 2011
KCPW featured an interview with Dr. Florian Solzbacher and Michael O’Malley in their city views segment. You can find the broadcast audio on their website. The interview is in the second part of the broadcast.
October 5, 2011
The University of Utah’s move to the Pac-12 promises exciting times ahead from an athletic perspective. Although less publicized, joining the ranks of some of the world’s most prestigious research universities ushers in even more exciting times for Utah’s economy. One area of research, in particular, stands out as an unparalleled opportunity. Perhaps the largest […]
April 5, 2011
With many thanks to FEI Company for the extended evaluation we have enjoyed of the Quanta 3D FEG, we will be saying ‘good-bye’ to that loaner in mid-May, as it has been sold. We will be replacing the Quanta with a much higher resolution instrument, the Helios, which will be moving to the Micron Microscopy […]
December 8, 2010
A “poster child” is the Utah Neural Array developed in the Utah Microfabrication Core Lab by Richard Normann who effectively established an engineering linkage to a series of medical applications. This effort became commercialized in his Bionic Technologies, Inc. then in Black Rock with the ultimate development of a new, local cleanroom, accompanying jobs and […]
October 15, 2010
The University of Utah Nanofab is one of the exhibitors in this year’s nanoUtah conference. The 2010 installment of the nanoUtah Conference builds on the rich tradition of past events. Anchored by presentations from Utah’s leaders in nanoscience and nanotechnology, the conference is intended to foster collaborations and the exchange of knowledge among scientists, […]