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Hello LabNetwork,</div>
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The<b> Georgia Tech's</b> <a href="https://matter-systems.gatech.edu/" title="https://matter-systems.gatech.edu/">
<b>Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS)</b></a> is pleased to announce that <b>
registration is now open for our Fall 2026 hands-on short courses</b>. </div>
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Our upcoming courses include:</div>
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<b>Microfabrication Short Course</b><br>
<b>August 20–21, 2026</b><br>
A comprehensive introduction to CMOS-compatible microfabrication, covering photolithography, thin-film deposition, etching, process integration, and hands-on cleanroom experience.</div>
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<b>Additive Manufacturing, Soft Lithography & Microfluidics Short Course</b><br>
<b>September 24–25, 2026</b><br>
Focused on rapid prototyping for BioMEMS and microfluidic devices, including PDMS processing, soft lithography, and biomedical applications.</div>
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<b>E-Beam Lithography (EBL) Short Course</b><br>
<b>October 20–21, 2026</b><br>
Advanced training on nanoscale patterning using the Elionix ELS-G100 electron beam lithography system, including lectures and hands-on cleanroom experience.</div>
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These courses are designed for graduate students, researchers, faculty, industry professionals, and anyone interested in gaining practical experience in advanced micro- and nanofabrication techniques. Each course includes expert lectures, hands-on laboratory
sessions.</div>
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The attached flyer provides additional details, including registration information and course fees.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black; background-color: white; line-height: normal;"><b>Durga Gajula, Ph.D. </b><br>
Fabrication Support Manager<br>
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The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS)<br>
Georgia Institute of Technology<br>
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