The Nanoscale Imaging and Analysis Center (NIAC) provides state-of-the-art instrumentation, support facilities, and expert technical assistance for microscopy  and microanalysis to support research and education in materials.  Additionally, NIAC serves materials science research needs of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the state of Wisconsin, and the nation.

The center is located on the basement floor of the Materials Science and Engineering building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.