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1st American Workshop on Ellipsometry

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

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Student Housing

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).

A link to UNL’s Student Housing Reservation system will be provided soon.

Student Housing Rates

Single (Private) Dorm Room: $40/night
When you book a single dorm room, you will have the room to yourself.

Double (Shared) Dorm Room: $20/night
When you book a double dorm room, you will share the room with another guest.

Accommodations

Student Housing is offered at Selleck Quadrangle, a traditional dormitory-style building, featuring community bathrooms on each floor.  Each room is furnished with two twin XL beds, a mini-fridge, dressers, and desks.  Guests are provided with a linen packet, including a blanket, sheets, a towel, and a pillow.  Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi access and use of laundry facilities.  Please note that Selleck does not have kitchen facilities;  however, a microwave is available in the lounge on each floor.

Directions From/To Lincoln 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 Workshop Venue

Student Housing will be located in Selleck Quadrangle at 600 N 15th St, Lincoln, NE 68508.  The main Workshop Venue on the Nebraska Innovation Campus is approximately 1.5 miles away;   i.e., a comfortable 35 min walk.

You may consider using a ride-share service, such as Lyft, Uber, or Taxi.  Alternatively, you may consider renting an e-scooter via the Lime app.

Overnight Parking at Selleck Quadrangle

Guests bringing a vehicle will need to purchase a parking pass from UNL Parking and Transit:  https://parking.unl.edu/

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  • 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