Agricultural Conferences |
Introduction to Electron Microscopy
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Jul 17, 2017 09:00 AM
to Jul 18, 2017 05:00 PM |
Where | OSU Microscopy Laboratory |
Contact Name | Lisa Whitworth |
Contact Phone | 405-744-6765 |
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INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
This workshop is designed to introduce users to both the Scanning Electron Microscope and Transmission Electron Microscope. Theory and sample preparation will be discussed for both microscopes. Attendees will receive hands-on training that will apply toward requirements to become and independent user of the electron microscopes.
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Tentative Agenda
Day 1
9:00 AM Welcome, snacks (provided), introductions.
9:15- 10:15 AM lecture on EM development, components of microscope
10:15- 10:30 AM break
10:30 -11:30 AM lecture on SEM, includes basics of sample prep
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM lunch break (on your own)
1:00 - 2:00 PM demo on SEM
2:00- 3:00 PM sample prep
3:00 - 3:15 PM break
3:15 - 4:45 PM continued sample prep (biological) or EDS (if materials based)
Day 2
9:00 - 10:00 AM Lecture on TEM
10:00 - 10:15 AM break (snacks provided)
10:15 -11:30 AM biological or materials specific TEM sample lecture (can split into two groups if needed)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM lunch break (on your own)
1:00 - 3:00 PM demo on TEM
3:00 - 3:15 PM break
3:15 - 4:45 PM TEM sample prep - mix of lecture/discussion and actual prep with demo
Day 3 (and 4)
Split into 3 groups 2-3 people per group – each with 2 lab periods
Group 1 9-12 Wed and Friday
Group 2 2-5 Wed and Friday
Group 3 9-12, 2-5 Thursday
Contact Info
For content information contact Lisa Whitworth @ 405-744-6765 or lisa.whitworth@okstate.edu
For registration information contact Ag Conferences @ 405-744-6489 or agconferences@okstate.edu