FAQ ANSWERS

How do I become a Nanolab Member and what forms do I need?

For UCLA or other University students, go to the educational section of the new user page on the website. You will have to attend an orientation session before becoming a user. At the orientation, the complete procedure will be explained. The forms which are online, include the signed toxic gas acknowledgement statement and the lab use permission slip signed by the faculty member with a valid recharge id (4 digits within the School of Engineering otherwise 13 digits).

For industry users, please visit the industry user section of this website.

Where is the orientation schedule listed?

The orientation schedule can be accessed in two places on the Nanolab Web page. You can click on the view orientation schedule located in the New User Info section or you can view the Nanolab Calendar. Orientation sessions are offered once a month (or more depending on demand) and is required if you wish to become a Nanolab User

What is the Walkthrough Session?

The walkthru session is scheduled usually on the Friday or the 2nd week after the orientation and takes about 2-3 hours. Attendees must pass the safety test and have all forms and the check submitted before going on the walkthru. The walkthru is a safety tour of the lab by an approved staff person which covers such things as emergency exits, how to handle wet chemicals, alarm systems, evacuation procedures etc. After completing the walkthru, the attendee may enter the lab with their badge during normal lab hours but still must go thru equipment training in order to actually use the lab.

What are the general lab policies?

The general lab policies can be found in the lab usage guide.

The Nanolab Staff is available Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm. The list of staff, along with their email addresses, can be found here. If you have any questions, feel free to drop by Engr. IV 14-131A, call us at (310) 206-8923, or email us.

Where can I check the schedule for Nanolab Events

The schedule can be found in the calendar section.

What is the material and chemicals policy?

How do I arrange for equipment training?

Equipment training sessions are offered throughout the year and are announced via email to all Nanolab Users. People who are placed on the Equipment Training waitlist are given priority when users are selected to receive training. To be placed on the waitlist, please go here (you will need your Nanolab Badge #).

How do I sign up for the Nanolab Email list and what is it?

      The Nanolab Email list is provided to the users of the Nanolab as a convenient way of relaying a message to all Nanolab users. If you wish to send a message, simply send your message to nanoall@nanolab.ucla.edu and your message will be sent to all active users of the Nanolab. Please do not send spam or advertisements through this email list. If you do so, your Nanolab privileges will be revoked and you will be blocked from the email list. To subscribe to the email list, please subscribe using the form to the left.

How do I unsubscribe from the Nanolab Email list?

To unsubscribe, please use the form to the left.

What do I do if I am not receiving Nanolab Emails?

You have either unsuccessfully subscribed to the email list or you have been prevented from receiving emails from us. Try to subscribe again using the form to the left. If unsuccessful again, please contact the webmaster.

Where do I view the equipment training waitlist?

You can view the waitlist in the training section of this website. You can also view the waitlist by logging into the Equipment Reservation and Training system.

Where can I check the schedule for training sessions?

The schedule can be found in the calendar section.

I am on the equipment waitlist, but I haven’t received training. Why?

Have you responded to emails regarding training sessions? If you haven’t, then that’s why you are not getting trained. If you have responded to training session announcements and still haven’t been trained, then there are a couple of reasons why you haven’t been placed on the training list. 1) There were people ahead of you on the waiting list, who filled the vacant spots. 2) Superusers are given priority over individuals on the wait list. If many superusers are interested in being trained on a machine, then they will be given priority for the machines even if they are not on the wait list. 3) You have been blacklisted for that machine. This is caused when you miss a training session you previously signed up but did not notify the training coordinator that you would be absent. 3) We may not have held any sessions for a machine recently due to lack of superusers or scheduling conflicts. This often happens during the school year. If training is urgently needed, please contact the training coordinator.

Is there a penalty for a missing a training session?

If you miss a training session without notifying the training coordinator, you will be placed on a training blacklist, which will prevent you from receiving training in the future. It is very important that you attend your training session, as there are many people that want to be trained and there are only very few spots.

How do I become an equipment superuser?

Superuser training sessions are offered throughout the year. You must be a current user of the machine and have confidence in training someone else to use the machine. To become a superuser, please contact the training coordinator.

How do I reserve equipment time?

Equipment reservations are processed by our Equipment Reservation System. You will need to be a user of the Nanolab and have a badge number. You can only reserve time on equipments you are authorized and have been trained to use.

What do I do if I lose my badge?

If you lose your badge in the Nanolab, send out an email to the Nanolab Email list to see if anyone has found it. You will also need to contact lab manager for a temporary badge/replacement badge.

Who do I contact if there is an emergency in the lab?

If it is an life-threatening emergency, please dial 9-1-1 from a campus phone. Otherwise, please contact the staff at 6-8923 from a campus phone or notify staff in the lab.

Who do I contact regarding equipment training issues?

Please contact the training coordinator at nanotraining@nanolab.ucla.edu .

Who do I contact regarding website problems?

Please contact the webmaster at Webmaster@nanolab.ucla.edu.

 I will be leaving the Nanolab shortly. Is there anything I have to do before I leave?

Return your badge to the Nanolab office (14-131A, EIV) and leave the exact address you want your deposit check mailed to. It takes 3-4 weeks for the check to be mailed.

I am transferring to a different professor. What should I do?

If you are transferring to a different faculty member but still need to use the nanolab, you must contact the lab office as soon as possible and fill out a new lab use permission slip. This is very important so that charges are sent to the correct professor.