For Analytical Capabilities

2017 Facilities 101 Workshop – April 6, 2017

What:	Facilities 101 is an industry-focused, introduction to the laboratories, equipment, and staff associated with the CCMR. This one-day course provides an opportunity to: meet one-on-one with the technical staff who manage the facilities; take walking tours of the labs; see equipment demonstrations; and discuss your own facility questions and concerns with a staff expert.
Special guest	Michael Brazil, Vergason Technologies Senior Scientist, will give a presentation to the attendees about his experience with the CCMR facilities.
Who should attend:	Technical directors, product managers, engineers, technicians, and consultants looking to better understand Cornell’s capabilities in materials analysis, processing, and problem-solving. Everyone who attends will walk away with a greater understanding of the resources available at the CCMR.
When:	Thursday, April 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where:	McManus Lounge, Hollister Hall, Cornell University Ithaca, NY
Cost:	$55 (includes lunch, parking, and reference materials)

Requests for free sample analysis must be received by 3/31/2017

8:30-9:00am	Registration	Coffee-Refreshments-Networking

9:10-9:30am	Industrial Programs Overview	Industrial Program Manager John Sinnott

9:30-10:00am	Facilities Overview	Facilities Director Jonathan Shu

10:00-10:30am	Demonstrations	Instruments Via Remote Connect

10:30-11:00am	Break, Networking	Staff Introductions and Tour Groups Assignments

11:00-12:00pm	Facilities Tours	Group Activity with walking Tours of the Labs

12:00-1:30pm	Lunch	Industry Speaker and Staff presentations

1:30-3:30pm	Facilities Tours	Demonstrations and pre-scheduled sample analysis (optional)