The Materials Characterization Facility is a world-class, multi-user facility located at Carnegie Mellon University. The MCF provides capabilities for structural and chemical characterization of materials including electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and x-ray diffraction. 

The tour will include a walkthrough of the facility with the highly qualified technical staff members, demonstration of capabilities, and more. Light dinner will be provided.

ORGANIZERS: IEEE Nanotechnology Council

PARKING: On street parking is available near Flagstaff Hill Pavilion: Frew St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Free parking is also available in the Morewood Gardens Parking Lot: 4902 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Directions: The Materials Characterization Facility is located on the 1st floor of Roberts Engineering.  For easiest entrance follow the linked map and enter through the glass doors on the right side of the building (see picture).

IMPORTANT: LONG PANTS ARE REQUIRED. NO OPEN TOE SHOES, SANDALS, HIGH HEELS, OR LARGE BOOTS.

If you are an IEEE member, you must enter your membership number. Each IEEE Member may bring up to one non-member. All attendees must be at least 18 years old.

For questions please contact organizers:

Andrew Cochran (Nanotechnology Council) andrew.cochran@ieee.org