Become a User

 

On-Campus User Registration

Thank you for your interest in AMCaT! We look forward to working with you and helping you accomplish your research objectives. Before you start work in AMCaT you will need to complete the registration process. If you are an On-Campus user, which includes all Professional Schools and Colleges, please follow the instructions below. If you are representing an external organization, please reach out directly to amcat@ucdavis.edu.

  1. Complete the New AMCaT User Form except for section 4.
    • You will need a chart string from your PI to complete the form.
  2. Complete the necessary safety trainings on LMS. Send the completion certificates to amcat@ucdavis.edu
    • PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
    • UC Laboratory Safety Fundamentals
    • Hazardous Waste Management and Minimization (if working with chemicals and generating waste)
    • For XRD only: you will also need to complete Form 3A and the LMS Radiation Safety Training.
  3. Create a FOM user account by going to the Create New FOM Scheduler Account page.
    • In order to create an account, you must have a valid chart string for recharge purposes. This should be the same chart string you used on the AMCaT user from.
    • You will get an email in 1-2 days confirming that your scheduler account has been created.
  4. Once your account is created, email amcat@ucdavis.edu with your availability for a safety walk through and instrument specific training.
    • List a set of dates and times you are available for the following two weeks.
    • Bring a printed copy of the AMCaT New User Form.
    • If possible, bring along a sample you would like to characterize.