University Affiliation: MIT

Website: https://mitnano.mit.edu

Location: 60 Vassar Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Contact Name: Kathy Boisvert

Contact Title: Administrative Officer

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone Number: -

Main Applications:

  • Nanoscience
  • Nanotechnology

Our Mission

MIT.nano was designed as a vessel to explore the dawn of the Nano Age. MIT.nano encompasses more than 100,000 square feet of cleanroom and other advanced research spaces. Our primary research facilities are:

Fab.nano: The shared fabrication facility at MIT where users carry out controlled processing of micro- and nanoscale structures

Characterization.nano: A set of shared focus facilities where users can carry out controlled characterization of micro, nano, and sub-nanoscale structures.

The Immersion Lab: A new research space at MIT for investigations in AR/VR, immersive experiences, and the display and analysis of spatially related data.

(Detailed Facility & Infrastructure  Plans)


Facility Access Steps

  1. Submit an Inquiry Form to determine project feasibility
  2. Contact Kathy Boisvert to submit a User Services Agreement
    • NOTE: The Engine does not have an agreement with  MIT.nano at this time.
  3. Submit a Purchase Order (PO)
  4. With the help of the MIT.nano staff, request access for an MIT ID & Kerberos Account
  5. Create a MUMMS Account to interface with the building security system
  6. Add MIT.nano services to your MUMMS account
  7. Join the pertinent EHS Training Groups associated with your work and complete all required trainings
  8. Confirm that your Cost Object has been approved. You will be unable to access MIT.nano without one
  9. Verify that you are not missing any specific functional area trainings
  10. Familiarize yourself with CORAL, the MIT.nano equipment reservation system
  11. Become an approved COVID-Pass User by contacting Kathy Boisvert
  12. Work with MIT.nano to complete your work as needed

(Accessing MIT.nano Flowchart)