Announcements
Oct. 15th 2024
I am pleased to announce that our TEM was fixed and back to work. Should you need the TEM services, please feel free to contact us at nif@cunet.carleton.ca.
Sept. 9th 2024
After one-year trial run of free usage of the NanoBrook DLS machine, there will be a charge for using the DLS starting from Oct. 1st 2024. For detailed pricing information, please visit: https://nif.carleton.ca/services-and-rates/
July 17th 2024
Our TEM is currently out of service and the repair is underway. Thank you for your patience.
Apr. 9th 2024
We are pleased to announce that 50 Years Anniversary Meeting of Microscopy Society of Canada (MSC) will be held in Carleton University from June 4th to June 7th 2024. The detailed information can be found at MSC conference website.
Aug. 1st 2023
We are delighted to announce that Nano Imaging Facility has acquired a state-of-the-art Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) tool from Brookhaven Instruments. Carleton internal users will be able to access the Omni NanoBook DLS via NIF booking protocols. Should you need DLS particle characterization, please contact us at nif@cunet.carleton.ca.
Jan. 19th 2023
We are pleased to announce that our FEI Tecnai TEM is back to its normal operation. Should you need any TEM services, please contact us at nif@cunet.carleton.ca. Thanks for your patience.
July 28th 2022
Our FEI Tecnai TEM is currently experiencing technical difficulties. While we are working to resolve the problem as quickly as we could, there will be delays in our TEM services. Thanks for your patience.
June 22nd 2022
In order to free up storage space for future data, NIF will empty its cloud in early July. If you have not downloaded your files, please do so as soon as possible. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Feb. 1st 2022
The 2022 time slots are ready for CHEM3107 students to reserve for their imaging sessions. Please contact the NIF administrator as early as possible for your reservation.
https://nif.carleton.ca//semtem-availabilty/
October 14th 2021
Internal users and visitors are now allowed to access Carleton University buildings. Please follow the Carleton COVID-19 protocols before access any campus facilities.
November 1st 2020
In line with Carleton University COVID-19 Health Measures, all Carleton internal users need to have their Research Project Resumption Plan approved before access NIF space. External users are no longer allowed to access any NIF space.
October 8th 2020
Under orders from Government of Ontario and guidance from Public Health Ontario and Ottawa Public Health, Carleton University is required to implement COVID-19 screening for all employees, students and visitors. Effective immediately, the short COVID-19 screening form must be completed before entering Nano Imaging Facility.
September 29th 2020
In order to maintain social distancing and a smooth NIF operation, as of Oct. 5th 2020, all EM-related appointments are required to be reserved two days in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
August 17th, 2020
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, journal invoicing option will no longer be available for internal transactions. All internal invoices will be billed via the eShop system.
July 14th, 2020
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Carleton University Nano Imaging Facility is currently running at a reduced capacity. For EM-related enquiries and NIF safety protocols, please email us nif@cunet.carleton.ca or call us at 613-520-2600 ext. 1270.
Nov. 29th, 2019
The 2020 time slots are ready for CHEM3107 students to reserve for their imaging sessions. Please contact the NIF administrator as early as possible for your reservation. http://nif.carleton.ca/info-clients/availability
Nov. 1st, 2019
There will be an adjustment on the SEM and TEM service rates. The new rates will take effect from Jan. 1st 2020. Please refer the following link for detailed pricing. http://nif.carleton.ca/info-clients/services-rates. Should you have any questions regarding the new pricing, please feel free to contact NIF at nif@carleton.ca.