1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry

February 28 – March 3, 2027, in Lincoln, NE

Hotel Reservations

Workshop participants are eligible for a reduced rate at the Scarlett Hotel (limited to 30 rooms).
Workshop participants may also opt for low-cost Student Housing in UNL Dorms (limited to 13 rooms on the female floor and 13 rooms on the male floor).

Hotel Rates & Reservations

The Scarlet, Lincoln (30 rooms blocked)

Location: 2101 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 USA
Rate: $109.00/night + tax (not guaranteed)
Group Rate Cut-Off: Monday, January 25, 2027
Reservation Link:  UNL Electrical & Computer Engineering Room Block

Parking: Self-parking is offered for $20 per day in the north parking lot behind the hotel entrance, and valet parking is available for $22 per day.

Directions From/To Denver International Airport

Lincoln Airport (LNK) is a commercial airport serving major hubs, including Chicago (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

LNK is located approximately 10 minutes north of downtown Lincoln.

Ground Transportation, such as Taxis, ride-share cars, bus service, and some hotel shuttles, pick up and drop off at the terminal.

Directions From/To the Conference Venue

The Scarlet, Lincoln, Hotel is conveniently located across the street from the main Workshop Venue on the Nebraska Innovation Campus;  i.e., a comfortable 3 min walk away.

  • First Announcement

    Dear Ellipsometry Community in North America,

    We look forward to welcoming you to the 1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry (AWE-1) to be held February 28 – March 3, 2027, in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Lincoln offers a rich history of more than 100 years in the science and engineering of ellipsometry.  The venue will be located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.

    AWE-1 will be the inaugural workshop & exhibition organized and sponsored by the North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA).  This meeting aims to bring together experienced leaders, early-career professionals, and especially students from various academic, public, and industrial sectors.  The main purpose is to provide a forum for beginners and experts alike to learn, exchange, and share scientific and technological knowledge, as well as recent advancements, regarding ellipsometry and related techniques.  International participants are welcome and expressly encouraged.

    The Organizing Committee consists of:  Eva Schubert (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Megan Stokey (Milwaukee School of Engineering), Alyssa Mock (Weber State University), Marcel Junige (University of Colorado Boulder), Rafał Korlacki (J. A. Woollam Co., Inc.), Ufuk Kılıç (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Preston Sorensen (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Yousra Traouli (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), and Mathias Schubert (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).  Additional Committees for specific tasks are still being formed and will be announced soon.  Volunteers are cordially invited!

    Distinguished Tutorial and Invited Speakers are anticipated to cover ellipsometry fundamentals, as well as more specialized applications.  A Call for Abstracts, including detailed submission instructions, will be circulated soon.

    Exhibitor information and a Prospectus for sponsorship opportunities are currently in preparation and will be provided very soon.

    Meanwhile, please mark your calendars and stay tuned for further announcements!  We will disseminate all information via the AWE-1 website, the NAEA LinkedIn Group, and an AWE-1 email newsletter.

    We look forward to seeing you in Lincoln, NE, in early 2027!

    Best regards,
    Eva, Megan, Alyssa, Marcel, Rafał, Ufuk, Preston, Yousra, and Mathias
    AWE-1 Organizing Committee