Category: Other Lab Issues

Dear ACMAL Users,

I hope this message finds you well. We wanted to inform you of an upcoming change regarding the billing and usage tracking system for all ACMAL instruments. Starting from July 1st, we will be transitioning to a new system called FOM (Facility Online Management) for managing these aspects.

To access the new FOM system, you can log in online at fom.mtu.edu with your SSO credentials. Please note that to log in, you must be connected to the MTU internet network. Alternatively, you can utilize the Big Edge IP client to access the system from home. Please refer to the user guide below for more information.

FOM Internal User Guide Draft 3

We understand that transitions like this may raise questions or require some adjustments. To assist you with this transition, we will be hosting information sessions June 26th and 27th. These sessions will provide an overview of the new system, address any concerns you may have, and offer guidance on navigating the transition smoothly.

• Session 1 – Wednesday June 26th, 1-2pm in M&M 610 or via Zoom
• Session 2 – Thursday June 27th, 11am – noon in M&M 610 or via Zoom

Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best,
Liz

The ACMAL labs doors at 6th and 7th floor of the M&M building should be kept open during the day as the room temperature is getting too high.
Because the building anual steam maintenance there’s no air circulation in those labs. The steam maintenance is going to be done in May 3rd. Until then, please kept the doors open during this the day.

Sincerely,

Erico Freitas

As a kind reminder, please use the following text when you acknowledge the ACMAL in your publications:

“The electron microscopy research was performed at the Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory at Michigan Technological University. Electron Microscopy facility is supported by NSF MRI 1429232”

Regards,

Erico

Both the freight elevator and the passenger elevator are out of order in the M&M Building. Facilities is aware and has contacted the elevator repair technician.

If you would like information on how to request ADA/disability accommodations please contact:
Employees: ADA Coordinator, adacoordinator@mtu.edu or 906-487-3310
Students: Student Disability Services, sds@mtu.edu or 906-487-3558

-Wendy

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Wendy Hackman
Facilities Management
146 Walker Building
1400 Townsend Dr
Houghton, Mi 49931
487-2155 Office
369-4509 cell

One of the medium sized LN2 dewars has two missing fittings. If anyone knows where they may have gone to please let me know.

For those instruments on the electronic system, you should tap in when you enter the lab for a scheduled session. When your analysis is completed, for all samples, tap out prior to leaving the lab. 

Changes to the logbook can be submitted using the Logbook Update Request Form.

If you end your session early or cancel a reservation, always update the Google Calendar. 

Just a reminder that the previous use rates expired on September 30, 2022. The instrument rates have been renewed and are effective from October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024. Detailed information is available on the Use Rate section of the ACMAL website.