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Restart Plans


Chemistry Research Restart

College and University Restart Phases Beginning June 1st, 2020 Maintain low density in all buildings while facilities operations adjusts to new cleaning protocols and our own shared facilities assess how well their restart plans can be implemented. The College has released its own research restart guidelines, available here: College Research Restart Guidelines. Do not expect…
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College Research Restart

These guidelines are applicable primarily to researchers in the core College. The College schools of the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and the Media School will have their own plans. This page outlines the steps and conditions necessary to support a full return of…
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Electron Microscopy Center (EMC) Restart Plan

Only previously trained users may use EMC equipment Training of new users is suspended until at least August 1 due to the requirement of maintaining six feet of physical distance between researchers. Do not enter EMC facilities if you have experienced known COVID-19 symptoms Do not enter EMC facilities if you have experienced known symptoms…
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General Simon Hall Usage Rules

Reporting confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases The following are Preliminary Guidelines from PSIA – a formal announcement is expected soon Anyone who tests positive, becomes symptomatic, and/or has a possible exposure should report to avppsia@iu.edu . EHS members will be monitoring this email closely from 9am-7pm every day. The affected person should also use the…
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Nanoscale Characterization Facility (NCF) Restart Plan

Objective The overall objective is to resume research activities in a safe and healthy manner.  Facility staff and users will adhere to all IU policies regarding research and will follow all state and federal guidelines. Occupancy Look before you enter any of the NCF laboratories, and maintain a 6 ft. distance from other occupants at…
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