The Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology (IEN) at Georgia Tech will offer a short course on Soft Lithography for Microfluidics on April 13 - 14, 2023. This course module is designed for individuals interested in hands-on training in the fabrication of microfluidic devices using the soft lithography technique. This two-day intensive short course will be structured to assume no prior knowledge of the technologies by the participants. The course agenda is evenly divided between laboratory hands-on sessions, including SU-8 master mold creation using photolithography, and PDMS device fabrication in the IEN cleanroom, and supporting lectures. The goal of this course is to impart a basic understanding of soft lithography for microfluidic applications as practiced in academia and industry.
Date and Location:
April 13 - 14, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Georgia Institute of Technology Campus
Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology
Marcus Nanotechnology Building
345 Ferst Drive, Atlanta GA, 30332
Rates
Georgia Tech Rate: $150
Academic and Government Rate: $300
Industry Rate: $600
*rates include lunch on both days*
Registration
Due to the nature of the lab portion of the course, registration has a maximum of 15 participants. Your registration is not guaranteed until full payment is received. If you wish to charge the course to an IEN cleanroom account, please contact us immediately so that we can provide the proper forms, and so that we may notify the PI or accounts representative. Credit cards are the only payment option for people outside Georgia Tech. Once you submit your registration, follow the appropriate links in your confirmation email. A waiting list of overflow registrants will be maintained in case of cancellations.
** Registration is not complete until you have received a confirmation of PI funds or a link to pay for your attendance through Georgia Tech's secure payment gateway. You will receive this link via email after completing the initial registration process.No one will be allowed to register or pay on-site.**
Agenda
Day 1 | April 13, 2023
| 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Registration and Refreshments |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Introduction to Microfluidics |
| 10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Soft Lithography Methods of Fabrication |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Photolithography for SU-8 Master Molds |
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Hands-On Session 1 - SU-8 Master Molds Fabrication |
Day 2 | April 14, 2023
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Bioapplications in Microfluidics |
| 10:00 a.m. - Noon | Hands-On Session 2 - PDMS Device Fabrication Part I |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hands-On Session 3 - PDMS Device Fabrication Part II |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Project Consultations |
Dress Code:
There is a mandatory dress code for access to the IEN clean room which must be adhered to.
Shoes: Socks or stockings are required. Shoes must be closed-toe shoes that fully enclose the heel and the top of the foot. Additionally, the shoes must not have a high heel (over one inch) or a deep cleat that may hold mud or other dirt. Also, your shoes must be clean and dry when you enter the facility.
Not Allowed: Sandals, open weave shoes, or shoes that expose the top of the foot.
Shirt: Your shirt must be at least a short sleeve shirt that is long enough to reach your pants (no bare midriffs) and it must not have a deep neckline.
Not Allowed: Tank tops, halter tops, and spaghetti strap tops.
Pants: Pants must be full-length, from waist to ankle.
Not Allowed: Shorts or short pants, tight pants. No skirts or dresses.
Directions and Parking
Parking is not included in the cost of the course. If you are a visitor, and you would like to park on campus, you will need to use the pay-by-the hour visitor parking lot, located across from the Marcus Nanotechnology Building. We are also easily accessable via public transportation and Georgia Tech transportation services. Information on these services, and directions to Georgia Tech and IEN, can be found here.
Local Hotels
Contact:
Paul Joseph
Principal Research Scientist
Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology
paul.joseph@ien.gatech.edu
404.894.3360