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Overview

Sign up now for the Virginia Tech Nanoscale Characterization and Fabrication Laboratory’s Fall Workshop September 16-18, 2025!

Join us for the first annual VT NCFL Fall Workshop! The workshop will provide an intensive, hands-on introduction to advanced nanoscale characterization and fabrication tools at Virginia Tech. Tools include SEM, TEM, FIB/SEM, Raman/SEM, EDS, EBSD, EPMA, and Nanofabrication. See additional details about tools available through the NCFL here: https://www.ncfl.ictas.vt.edu/instruments.html.

The workshop offers small-group interaction with expert lab managers. Attendees bring their own samples and leave with data and an advanced understanding of how to use VT nano tools. The Fall Workshop is ideal for researchers across academia, industry, and government. New faculty, students, and postdocs will find the workshop can help accelerate their training and research. Industry professional will quickly become familiar with accessing critical tools and engaging with VT experts. While the Workshop is open to the general scientific community, class size is limited. Register early to secure your spot!

Early registration ends June 30, 2025

Target Audience: Attendance is open to the general scientific community and is not restricted to existing users or Virginia Tech personnel. We highly encourage anyone planning to become a VT NCFL user to attend this Workshop. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Location Information

Directions and Parking: Directions to the Virginia Tech Nanoscale Characterization and Fabrication Laboratory (NCFL)

Free parking is available in the large parking areas immediately surrounding the NCFL.

Agenda/Schedule

DAY 1 
7:30-8:30AM Breakfast/Networking
8:30-9AM Kick-off/Announcements
9AM-Noon Instrument Rotation 1
Noon-2PM Lunch (Lunch & Learn 1)
2PM-5PM Instrument Rotation 2
5PM Adjourn & Transition to Dinner / Reception
6-9PM Dinner / Reception

DAY 2
7:30-8:30AM Breakfast/Networking
8:30-9AM Kick-off/Announcements
9AM-Noon Instrument Rotation 3
Noon-2PM Lunch (Lunch & Learn 2) 
2PM-5PM  Instrument Rotation 4 
5PM Adjourn (Dinner on your own)

DAY 3
7:30-8:30AM Breakfast/Networking
8:30-9AM Kick-off/Announcements
9AM-Noon Instrument Rotation 5
Noon-2PM Lunch (Lunch & Learn 3) 
2PM-5PM Instrument Rotation 6 
5PM Workshop Adjourn

Other

For questions about course content, please contact Matthew Hull mahull@vt.edu 540.231.5812

For questions about registration and payments, please contact cpeinfo@vt.edu 540.231.5182

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Section Title
NCFL Fall 2025 Workshop
Section Schedule
Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 18, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
7:30AM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
7:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2025 to Sep 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Location
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $175.00
CEUs
2 CEUs
Section Notes
For the most up-to-date information related to this program, please visit: https://register.cpe.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=8978225

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.
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