Hello Everybody, NSAC is planning an exciting trip to Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory at University of Illionis at Urbana- Champaign on 22 October 2010 (afternoon). If you are interested in joining us, please use the provided form. Please reply as early as possible to reserve your seats in the van. So, fill it ASAP. You are free to use your own vehicle to reach the facility, but you still need to fill the form. Please mention you will use your own transportation in the comment section. Deadline to respond: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Charges: Minimum in the range of USD 2-5 Please use this link for your input. https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE1yWWhDcENnZUlFeUVpRXdnVVR... The Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research facility at UIUC that houses advanced equipment to support research in photonics, microelectronics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology. The research activities that are facilitated by the Laboratory can be divided into four areas which are: Optoelectronics and Photonic Systems, Microelectronics for Wireless Communications, Microelectromechanical Systems, and Nanobiosystems. The MNTL has a very rich history of innovation, excellence, and leadership evidenced through the development of many paradigm-shifting and revolutionary innovations such as the light emitting diode (LED), laser transistors, plasma display. ( Source: MNTL, UIUC) Best regards Pankaj Jha NSAC Committee