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How to Become a Nanofab Member

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To become a user of the ASRC Nanofabrication Facility, you must complete all steps below. If you have any questions, please contact facility staff.

Steps to Membership

  1. Complete the online application and wait for your approval email.
  2. Sign up for the ASRC Nanofab Facility Newsletter.

  3. Download Badger.

    • To run Badger, you'll need to edit the Java Security Exception List (PDF).
    • Once you open Badger for the first time, click on "New Member?", fill out the form, and set a password.
    • If you do not already have an account number, use any generic number; your actual account number will be assigned once approved.
    • Badger accounts will be approved once all submitted forms have been processed and approved.

  4. Complete the EHOS Lab Safety Training.

    • Training is conducted over Zoom a few times a month.
    • The schedule is updated as new trainings are scheduled.
    • For questions, contact Thomas Dickson (tdickson@gc.cuny.edu).

  5. Read Before Proceeding

    You must review and understand all lab policies and manuals before using the facility.

  6. Complete the Cleanroom Orientation.

    • Orientation is conducted once a week in person by Salam Elhalabi.
    • Sign up for orientation by 12:00PM the day before the scheduled session.
    • You must have received your approval email before attending orientation.

  7. Get an ASRC ID.

  8. Contact the appropriate staff member to schedule tool training.

If you have completed all the steps above, you are ready to begin your work in the ASRC Nanofabrication Facility!