MMF Equipment Room: Barnard 111

Description of Request

Submitted By: Andrew Lingley

The Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF) is an open-access micro and nanofabrication core facility that serves students and collaborates with a multitude of research entities across campus as well as with industry partners. The MMF has recently acquired a new piece of equipment with a footprint of approximately 8x8 that requires a permanent location. Currently, the MMF occupies various spaces throughout Barnard and Cobleigh Halls, with Barnard Hall 111 being used as an office to accommodate students who work in the facility. After considering multiple options and working under a constrained timeline, Facilities in coordination with the facility manager, Dr. Andrew Lingley, and facility director, Dr. David Dickensheets, have determined that Barnard 111 is the most suitable location for the equipment. The MMF has clean room space in the same vicinity and already utilizes space in the adjacent optics lab in Barnard 110, so given the circumstances and the urgency of the placement, this location is the best fit.

Resolution

Date: March 7, 2025

Space Management Committee has approved the change of use of Barnard 111 from a student office space to a research service area for use by MMF for newly acquired equipment.