We have received word for Purdue Physical Facilities that the University’s steam and process cooling water has stabilized. As a result, the facilities at the Birck Nanotechnology Center have been reopened. Please be aware that temperature and humidity levels in the cleanroom rose slightly during this process and may take a few hours to return to normal levels. Similarly, sensitive equipment which is dependent on chilled water should not be activated without appropriate authorization (e.g. VB6 = Prof Qi, Titan = Prof Stack, SEMs = Dr Zakharov, etc). Otherwise, the cleanroom is now open and chemical processing in hoods can be performed. If you are interested in running on equipment this evening, just check the “equipment status” on CORAL as usual. Thanks for your patience during this unforeseen shut-down. -- Jennifer Monahan & the BNC Staff