Wolf Nanofabrication Facility (WNF)

1. Obtaining and Maintaining Access

• To become a Facility user one must:
  • Fill out the New User Form.
  • Attend the Fab Safety Class given by Penn's EHRS.
  • Attend the Facility Safety Orientation; please contact the director to schedule a session.
• Once all the safety training requirements are met a valid PennCard is needed to gain access to the Facility:
  • Graduate students, postdocs, and Faculty members have 24-hour access (safety buddy required after hours and during weekends and holidays).
  • Undergraduate students have access only during regular hours: M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Notes:
  • If your PennCard does not unlock the Moore 300 door you are not allowed to enter the Facility.
  • The activated PennCard gives access ONLY to the person whose name appears on it.
  • You will maintain access for as long as your safety training is current, you follow proper procedure, and act in a professional manner.

2. Using the Facility's Equipment

• Obtain training from the tool manager (Equipment List).
• Obtain permission to schedule time on that tool (Equipment Reservations).
• Reserve time on the tool.
• Show up or cancel your reservation as soon as you realize that you will not be able to use it (to avoid being charged for the unused reservation).

3. Visitors

• Must be approved by the Facility director.
• Must be escorted at all times while in the Facility.
• Must sign the Facility logbook upon entering and exiting.
• Are not allowed to work in the Facility, assist authorized users, or touch any tools/chemicals.

Please contact the Facility director for additional information.