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On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy (Columbus, OH) Apr/May 2025

On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy is a training program covering the fundamentals of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation. The program is provided by The Ohio State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS), a unique facility containing more than $40 million in electron microscopes, expert technical staff, and a state-of-the-art digital theater. 

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the operating principles and applications of SEMs.
  • Perform a variety of common SEM imaging and analysis tasks.
  • Improve the quality of their own SEM data collection and analysis.
  • Participants who complete the program also receive a certificate of completion from CEMAS and the College of Engineering. 

Prerequisites: The workshop has open admission. While prior hands-on experience with SEMs and/or current employment in the field of SEM characterization will be beneficial, it is not a prerequisite. Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as spectrometers, vacuum systems or other imaging tools will be beneficial.

More information: https://professionals.engineering.osu.edu/on-the-scope