Attention: New NRF Data Policy

Attention all users: many tools in our facility have an excess of user data stored on them. This is a reminder that the NRF is NOT to be used as a data backup location. We will generally allow you to leave your data long enough for it to be transferred and verified as safe in your storage, but not indefinitely. Additionally, all users should note, we do not back up user data and make no guarantees for data left on our drives. Beginning August 24th, 2026 we will begin cleaning our data drives that need additional storage space to be opened up. User data that is more than 30 days old will be deleted, and data less than 30 days old may be moved to a different drive location with a note on where to locate your data. Users should continue to remove their files from NRF drives once the files are confirmed as backed up. When staff needs to make space on a tool (common on the CT scanners) data more than 30 days old will be DELETED to make space for current users. Special note for nano CT users: Please check all the drives at the CT reconstruction machine to ensure you have all your data backed up and removed, as many users have older folders that have already been moved to free up space on the RAID drive.

 

Upcoming NRF Events

• Game Night Thursday July 16th, 5-8pm, NRF 115 Click to RSVP
• Users Advisory Committee July 23rd, Noon - NRF 115 or Zoom
• Labor Day Monday Sep 7th - UF holiday - NRF is AHA only
• Ongoing: Do you feel like you need some practice time on a tool before you start paying to use it? Email us and ask about scheduling a subsidized extended training practice session.
• Ongoing: New publication? Data collected at the NRF? Click to tell us!
• Still writing? Check out our new easy acknowledgement templates.
• Miss something from a previous week? You can find our weekly update archive on our Microsoft teams channel. Click to Join us on Teams!

Safety Side Note

Summer can be a difficult time to keep up on lab safety so here are some reminders. We know it's hot, but those sandals won't protect your feet. Always wear full coverage shoes when working in any NRF lab spaces. Additionally, long pants should be worn when working with any hazardous materials, this includes strong acids, strong bases, and cryogenic fluids. We also know you need to stay hydrated, but please keep your water, coffee, and other beverages out of the labs. Closed, sealed containers may be in your bag, open containers should be left in the hallways or community lounge spaces. No food or drinks should be consumed in the labs. Remember the red bin labs are the only labs with an allowable drink exception at the NRF. No red bin = no drinks in the lab.

 

New Fiscal Year Means New NRF Rates

We want to remind you that the new fiscal year began July 1st, 2026. For most of you this transition is uneventful. Here at the NRF, our usage rates followed the 3% across the board increase as recommended by our Faculty Advisory Committee. You can find these new rates on the NRF equipment pages. In addition to this 3% increase our resources that previously were non-billable have seen a change to include a nominal hourly rate for compliance and reporting purposes. The full rates sheet was emailed to all NRF users and PIs on June 29th, and all rates on the tool pages have been updated accordingly and are summarized on our tool rates page. If you have questions about these changes we encourage you to reach out to us, or attend the upcoming UAC meeting on July 23rd to discuss this in more detail.

Seeking a Game Night Host For July 16th

**Update - Volunteer found, please RSVP and join in the fun**

NRF gamers - It seems the NRF staff will be unavailable to stay after hours to host the full game night event on July 16th. We are seeking a responsible user with AHA to the facility who would be interested in hosting the event. Staff will be available to assist with the setup for the event, and ordering food, but we would ask you to clean up and lock up after the event ends. If you are interested in volunteering so the gamers can play on, please email us to volunteer. Without a volunteer by Monday July 13th this event will be canceled.

 

Upcoming NRF Events

• Game Night Thursday July 16th, 5-8pm, NRF 115 Click to RSVP
• Users Advisory Committee July 23rd, Noon - NRF 115 or Zoom
• Labor Day Monday Sep 7th - UF holiday - NRF is AHA only
• Ongoing: Do you feel like you need some practice time on a tool before you start paying to use it? Email us and ask about scheduling a subsidized extended training practice session.
• Ongoing: New publication? Data collected at the NRF? Click to tell us!
• Still writing? Check out our new easy acknowledgement templates.
• Miss something from a previous week? You can find our weekly update archive on our Microsoft teams channel. Click to Join us on Teams!

Safety Side Note

Have you checked your EH&S training status recently? Hazardous waste management training is required to be valid for ALL users to retain access to the NRF. Don't let your training expire! HF training is required for cleanroom access, this must be completed in person and renewed every 2 years. If you need to renew your training the July sessions are:

• Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 am
• Tuesday, July 28th, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Sign up for these sessions through your UF myTraining portal. Both sessions are offered in person: EH&S building 179 conference room (not at the NRF).