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1:30 PM - NSLS-II: Overview and Plans

10:30 AM - Why Tungsten Is Good For ITER, or Diagnostics of Multi-keV Plasmas with Exotic Spectral Lines

10:00 AM - Energy Spectra of Individual Gold Monolayer Protected Clusters Measured by Single Electron Tunneling Force Microscopy (SETFM)
11:00 AM - Building Retrofits for Increased Protection Against Airborne Chemical and Biological Releases

11:00 AM - Block Copolymers and Conventional Lithography
3:30 PM - Shooting the Moon: Using Earth-based Radar for Remote Lunar Exploration

No Scheduled Events

6/18 -- MONDAY

1:30 PM - CERAMICS DIVISION SEMINAR: NSLS-II: Overview and Plans
Steve Dierker , Director, National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY.
Materials Building, Rm. B307. (NIST Contact: Denise Shaw, 301-975-6119, denise.shaw@nist.gov)


6/19 -- TUESDAY

10:30 AM - ATOMIC PHYSICS DIVISION SEMINAR: Why Tungsten Is Good For ITER, or Diagnostics of Multi-keV Plasmas with Exotic Spectral Lines
As the future ITER reactor will reach temperatures much in excess of those in the Sun's core, development of new techniques to diagnose super-hot plasmas becomes one of the most important issues in plasma spectroscopy. After reviewing the present status of the ITER project, I will describe how a peculiar interaction between magnetic-octupole (M3) and electric-quadrupole (E2) lines in a 46-times-ionized tungsten can be utilized for accurate measurement of particle densities under extreme conditions. Surprisingly, it turns out that tungsten, which will be used as a plasma-facing material in the ITER, is one of the best species for this type of diagnostics.
Dr. Yuri Ralchenko , Physicist, NIST.
221 Bldg, Rm. B-145. (NIST Contact: Ben Brown, 301-975-4841, ben.brown@nist.gov)


6/20 -- WEDNESDAY

10:00 AM - SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS DIVSION SEMINAR: Energy Spectra of Individual Gold Monolayer Protected Clusters Measured by Single Electron Tunneling Force Microscopy (SETFM)
Ning Zheng , Research Assistant, Salt Lake City, UT.
Technology Bldg, Rm. A361. (NIST Contact: Joseph Kopanski, 301-975-2089, joseph.kopanski@nist.gov)

11:00 AM - MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH DIVISION SEMINAR: Building Retrofits for Increased Protection Against Airborne Chemical and Biological Releases
Due to concerns about potential airborne chemical and biological (chembio) releases in or near buildings, building owners and managers and other decision makers are considering retrofitting buildings to provide some degree of protection against such events. A wide range of technologies and approaches are being proposed with varying levels of efficacy and cost, as well as varying degrees of applicability to particular buildings and ventilation systems. BFRL has recently completed a study for EPA to evaluate chembio retrofit options for buildings. A number of such retrofit options were identified, and their potential to protect building occupants from a number of generic contaminant releases was evaluated using building airflow and contaminant transport modeling. The retrofit options considered fall into two categories, the first being stand-alone technologies or devices such as enhanced particulate filtration that are installed and implemented as purchased. The second category includes retrofit approaches that employ operational strategies or building modifications to increase building protection, such as outdoor air purging or building envelope airtightening. In addition, a case study was conducted in which specific retrofit options were considered for two actual buildings and pre-installation designs and cost estimates developed. Based on the analyses performed, the results of the case study and other available information, guidance on the application and effectiveness of various retrofits are presented.
Andrew Persily , Building Environment Division.
224 Bldg, Rm. B245. (NIST Contact: Aaron Forster, 301-975-8701, aaron.forster@nist.gov)
Special Assistance Available


6/21 -- THURSDAY

11:00 AM - POLYMERS DIVISION SEMINAR: Block Copolymers and Conventional Lithography
In the photolithographic process, information encoded in the aerial image of the exposure tool is transferred to the photoresist through a series of processing steps that culminate in the creation of patterned three-dimensional features. As feature dimensions shrink below 30 to 50 nm, however, the transferred information may not retain control over the size and shape of the patterned features (e.g. critical dimension control and line edge roughness). We are investigating the integration of self-assembling block copolymers into the lithographic process such that the materials themselves contribute valuable information towards the desired ends. At the same time we aim to retain essential process attributes such as pattern perfection, registration and the ability to pattern non-regular device-oriented structures. Our approach is to lithographically define chemically patterned surfaces to direct the assembly of overlying films of block copolymers and block copolymer homopolymer blends. We demonstrate that through tailored interfacial interactions, it is possible to pattern sub 25 nm features with precise (sub 1 nm) control over their dimensions and shapes. We show that through this approach, almost the entire set of essential features required for integrated circuit fabrication can be created. We also have optimized the directed assembly of block copolymers such that the processing time is similar to a post exposure bake (~1-2 minutes), shown that it is possible to assemble features with very high aspect ratios (>5), and delineated design parameters for the materials with respect to pattern transfer properties.
Paul Nealey , University of Wisconsin - Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Madison, WI, nealey@engr.wisc.edu.
224 Bldg, Rm. B245. (NIST Contact: Michael Fasolka, 301-975-8526, michael.fasolka@nist.gov)

3:30 PM - SURF SUMMER SEMINAR SERIES: Shooting the Moon: Using Earth-based Radar for Remote Lunar Exploration
Earth-based radar observations provide a powerful tool for exploration of the lunar surface and regolith. In this talk, we will discover how radar imaging has been used to study the Moon's history of impact cratering and explosive volcanism. We will also discuss new, high-resolution observations that allow us to investigate the Moon's in situ resource potential, an important aspect of planning for future manned lunar exploration. Rebecca participated in the very first SURF program during the summer of 1993. She earned a Bachelor's degree in physics in 1993, a Master's degree in physics in 1994, and a Ph.D. in geology in 2002. She held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Smithsonian Institution in DC until 2006, when she traveled to the Great White North to become an assistant professor of geology at the University of Toronto.
Asst. Prof. Rebecca Ghent , Department of Geology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, ghentr@geology.utoronto.ca.
Administration Bldg, Red Auditorium. (NIST Contact: Anita Sweigert, 301-975-4201, anita.sweigert@nist.gov)
Special Assistance; Contact A. Sweigert a week in advance.


6/22 -- FRIDAY

No Scheduled Events

ADVANCE NOTICE

6/25/07 9:00 AM - METALLURGY DIVISION SEMINAR: IEEE Magnetism in Nanotechnology & Electronics Conference
The IEEE Magnetics Society Chapter of the Northern Virginia/Washington DC is organizing the IMAGINE Conference 2007 to provide an occasion for the magnetism researchers in this region and nearby to meet, interact, and exchange ideas. In addition, this is a good opportunity for postdoc/junior researchers and graduate students to present their research and gain exposure in the magnetism community.
IEEE IMAGINE , CONFERENCE.
Administration Bldg, Red Auditorium. (NIST Contact: Wing Tat Pong, 301-975-8876, ppong@nist.gov) http://ewh.ieee.org/r2/wash_nova/mags/ieeeimagine/

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MEETINGS ELSEWHERE


6/18 -- MONDAY

11:10 AM - GRC POLYMERS (EAST) LECTURE - CHARACTERIZING BIOLOGICAL RESPONSES AT THE CELL-MATERIAL INTERFACE: BEYOND 'BIOCOMPATIBILITY'
Matt Becker , Project Leader, Gaithersburg, MD, matt.becker@nist.gov.
Bldg, Rm. .
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts. (NIST Contact: Matt Becker, 301-975-6842, matt.becker@nist.gov) http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2007&program=polyeast



6/19 -- TUESDAY

7:30 AM - GRC POLYMERS (EAST) POSTER PRESENTATION - OVERCOMING THE HURDLES OF OPTIMIZING CHARACTERIZATION OF CELL’S RESPONSE TO NEWLY DEVELOPED MATERIALS FOR BIOMEDICAL DEVICES
Khaled Aamer , Guest Researcher, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, khaled.aamer@nist.gov. Matt Becker , Project Leader, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, matt.becker@nist.gov. Additional Contributer: Professor Kohn, Rutgers University
Bldg, Rm. .
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. (NIST Contact: Khaled Aamer, 301-975-4348, khaled.aamer@nist.gov) http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2007&program=polyeast

7:30 AM - GRC POLYMERS (EAST) POSTER PRESENTATION - ELASTIC MODULUS STIFFENING OF AMINO-ACID DERIVED POLYCARBONATE THIN FILMS AND THEIR BLENDS
Khaled Aamer , Guest Researcher, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, khaled.aamer@nist.gov. Matt Becker , Project Leader, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, matt.becker@nist.gov. Additional Contributors: Chris Stafford, NIST; Professor Kohn, Rutgers Univ.
Bldg, Rm. .
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. (NIST Contact: Khaled Aamer, 301-975-4348, khaled.aamer@nist.gov) http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2007&program=polyeast



6/20 -- WEDNESDAY

No Scheduled Events

6/21 -- THURSDAY

9:15 AM - ASME 2007 SUMMER BIOENGINEERING CONFERENCE: "CELL MIGRATION AND MORPHOLOGICAL STABILITY LINKED TO SUBSTRATE RIGIDITY"
Martin Chiang , Mechanical Engineer, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD, martin.chiang@nist.gov.
Bldg, Rm. .
Keystone Resort & Conference Center, Keystone, Colorado, USA. (NIST Contact: Martin Chiang, 301-975-5186, martin.chiang@nist.gov) http://divisions.asme.org/bed/events/summer07.html



6/22 -- FRIDAY

No Scheduled Events

ADVANCE NOTICE

No Scheduled Events

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TALKS BY NIST PERSONNEL

SUEHLE, J. : THIN SIO2 RELIABILITY CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION TO THE SIO2/SIC SYSTEM..
Army Research Laboratory Seminar, Army Research Laboratory Adelphi, MD USA, 6/14.

RAMAN, B. : TUNING TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMED MICROSENSOR ARRAYS FOR REAL-TIME RECOGNITION OF TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS.
Nanoelectronic Devices for Defense and Security Conference, Crystal City, VA, 6/19.

ROBEY, S. : NEGATIVE DIFFERENTIAL RESISTANCE IN OLIGO(-PHENYLENE ETHYNYLENE)S: EXPERIMENTAL TESTS OF THEORETICAL MODELS .
The Physical Electronics Conference, Frederick Seitz Materials Research Lab, University of Illinois, Urbana, Il, 6/22.

DOUGHERTY, D. : "STM/STS STUDIES OF AN ARCHETYPE ORGANIC-ORGANIC INTERFACE: C60:PENTACENE".
The Physical Electronics Conference, Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL., 6/22.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

POSTDOC CONFERENCE AND CAREER EXPO - ACCESS TO STEM TALENT
Are you a postdoctoral fellow working in a D.C. area lab, hoping to find a permanent position with a federal organization or private company? Want to avoid the hassle of moving across the country to start your career? Then do not miss the Second Annual Post-doc Conference: Access to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Talent. This symposium will introduce young Ph.D. researchers to career opportunities in industry, government agencies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the greater D.C. area. The symposium will include lunch and a job fair with local companies looking for Ph.D. talent. Last year the conference sold out! Register soon to guarantee your spot! Registration will close promptly at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. You must register by this time and there will be no walk-ins allowed to the conference. You are required to submit a copy of your resume to register. Post-doc Conference: Access to STEM Talent Wednesday, 27 June 2007 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD For more information and to pre-register, go to https://techcouncilmd.com/events/detail.php?list=Events&laction=detail.php&evt_id=4
NIST Contact: Susan Heller-Zeisler, 301-975-3111, szeisler@nist.gov

VISITOR REGISTRATION FOR NIST EVENTS
Because of heightened security at the NIST Gaithersburg site, members of the public who wish to attend meetings, seminars, lectures, etc. must first register in advance. For more information please call or e-mail the "NIST Contact" for the particular event you would like to attend.
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2007 WORLD STANDARDS DAY PAPER COMPETITION
The U.S. standards community will celebrate World Standards Day on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. This year’s theme, “Standards and the Global Village” recognizes the global consensus-building capacity of standards developing organizations. Along with this event, the 2007 World Standards Day sponsors, including NIST, will hold the annual paper competition. Papers are invited that show, using specific examples, ways that standards developing organizations have encouraged and created global consensus for the economic and social benefit of the global village. Paper competition winners will be announced and given their awards at the U.S. celebration of World Standards Day. Cash prizes are awarded by the Standards Engineering Society (SES) and the World Standards Day Planning Committee. The first place winner will receive a plaque and $2,500. Second and third place winners will receive $1,000 and $500, respectively, along with a certificate. In addition, the winning papers will be published in SES’s journal, Standards Engineering. ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all U.S. individuals in the private sector or at government facilities. Papers may be co-authored. RULES: Entries must be original and not previously published. NIST papers must be processed through WERB or BERB. All paper contest submissions must be received with an official entry form by midnight August 31, 2007, by the SES Executive Director, 13340 SW 96th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33176. Complete details and entry forms are available on the SES website www.ses-standards.org (follow the link for “2007 WSD Paper Competition.”) For additional information about the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, or to register for the event, please visit www.wsd-us.org.
NIST Contact: Mary Donaldson, 301-975-6197, mary.donaldson@nist.gov

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NIST WEB SITE ANNOUNCEMENTS

No Web Site announcements this week.

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For more information, contact Ms. Sharon Hallman, Editor, Stop 2500, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg MD 20899-2500; Telephone: 301-975-TCAL (3570); Fax: 301-926-4431; or Email: tcal@nist.gov.

All lectures and meetings are open unless otherwise stated.

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