Category: Lab Staff Schedule

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to inform you that I will be going on vacation from May 29th to June 19th. During this period, if you encounter any issues or have any questions, please reach out to the following contacts:

• For X-ray Facility questions, please contact
  • Dr. Ed Laitila at 906-369-2041 or email ealaitil@mtu.edu.
• For Electron Optics Facility questions or sample preparation, please contact
  • Dr. Erico Freitas at 906-299-2714 or email efragafr@mtu.edu. 
  • Josh King at 404-808-2803 or email jorking@mtu.edu
• For Scanning Probe Microscopy (AFM) & Surface Analysis (XPS) Facilities questions, please reach out to
  • Dr. Timothy Leftwich at tleftwi@mtu.edu.
• For Confocal Imaging Facility questions, please contact
  • Dr. Marina Tanasova at 906-487-1163 or email mtanasov@mtu.edu (Cell Culture Lab & Flow Cytometer)
  • Jerry Lutz at 906-370-7402 or email jlutz@mtu.edu (Confocal)
• In case of an emergency, call public safety by dialing 911.

These individuals, as experts in their respective areas, will be able to assist you promptly. However, please note that for general inquiries or matters not specific to a particular area, it is best to contact me upon my return.

I have complete confidence in the ACMAL team’s abilities to handle any issues that may arise during my absence. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I will be sure to get back to you promptly upon my return on June 19th.

Wishing you all continued success with your research.

Best regards,

Liz

ACMAL will have limited hours over the upcoming holiday break.

During the week of December 19th-23rd, the labs will be open with limited staffing. The university, including ACMAL, will be closed on Dec 26th through 31st.  The building will be locked on those days. Unrestricted users will still have access to the building and labs. 

I will be out of the office but in the area, for the next two weeks. Josh King and Zoe Hoffman will be out as well.  Dr. Erico Fritas will be available through Wednesday Dec 21st. Dr. Ed Laitila, Dr. Tim Leftwich, Aleister Kerr, Maci Dostaler will be available by appointment.

If there are problems contact us.  Our contact information is:

Liz: 906-370-6538
Ed: 906-369-2041
Erico: 906-299-2714
Tim: trleftwi@mtu.edu

Happy Holidays,

Elizabeth Miller

Good morning,

This is just a reminder that the ACMAL facilities will be CLOSED Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24th and 25th, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving. This is a university holiday so the building will also be locked. Only those with swipe access will be able to use the instruments. Please plan your instrument use accordingly.

I will be on vacation starting at noon tomorrow returning to work on Monday 11/28. Dr. Freitas, Dr. Leftwich, and Mr. Josh King will be available through Wednesday (11/23). Dr. Laitila will be available through Tuesday (11/22). 

In case of an emergency call public safety. 

Happy Holidays,
Liz

I will be out of the office from October 4th through October 9. I will be monitoring emails and responding when I get back. 

Below are the contacts if you need assistance with instruments in the Electron Optics Facility or the Scanning Probe Microscopy Facility.

• STEM

DR. ERICO FREITAS
Research Scientist
PHONE: 906-299-2714
E-MAIL: efragafr@mtu.edu

• ESEM / FESEM

JOSH KINGLaboratory AssistantPHONE: 404-808-2803E-MAIL: jorking@mtu.edu

• AFM / FESEM

ALEISTER KERRLaboratory AssistantPHONE: 520-576-3557E-MAIL: awkerr@mtu.edu

• Sample Preparation / Coating / Liquid Nitrogen

(Josh or  Aleister)

In case of an emergency call public safety. 

Elizabeth Miller

This is just a reminder that the ACMAL facilities will be CLOSED Monday, September 5th, 2022. This is a University Closed Holiday so the building will also be locked. Only those with swipe access will be able to use the instruments. Please plan your instrument use accordingly.

P.S. I will be on vacation September 1st – 5th.

Elizabeth Miller