Short Course | Additive Manufacturing & Soft Lithography
This short course will cover essential soft lithography concepts including reviews of microfluidics, soft lithography fabrication methods, photolithography, and bio applications in microfluidics. Attendees will gain valuable experience by fabricating various microfluidic devices in the IMS cleanroom facilities.
This short course will cover essential soft lithography concepts including reviews of microfluidics, soft lithography fabrication methods, photolithography, and bio applications in microfluidics. Attendees will gain valuable experience by fabricating various microfluidic devices in the IMS cleanroom facilities.
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 IMS cleanroom, and supporting lectures. The goal for this course is to impart a basic understanding of soft lithography for microfluidic applications as practiced in academia and industry.
Attendance is open to the general technical community and is not limited to current Georgia Tech students or IMS users. Anyone interested in soft lithography or microfluidics techniques is strongly encouraged to attend this course. The course is suitable for both new and experienced researchers interested in soft lithography techniques and applications.
A course emphasis will be placed on IMS cleanroom resources, however, the concepts and techniques discussed are applicable to a broad array of research in this field.
Rates: *Rates include lunches on all days*
- Georgia Tech Rate: $150
- Academic and Government Rate: $300
Industry Rate: $600
Dress Code
There is a mandatory dress code for access to the IMS cleanroom 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 IMS, can be found here.