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Online Microscopy Lab Training Modules in an Academic Environment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2018

K. Schierbeek ,
A. Mikel ,
S. E. Hill  and
O. P. Mills
K. Schierbeek
Affiliation:
Department of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
A. Mikel
Affiliation:
Cummins Technical Center, Columbus IN
S. E. Hill
Affiliation:
Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
O. P. Mills*
Affiliation:
Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
*
opmills@mtu.edu

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The Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL) is a multi-user, multi-disciplinary characterization laboratory. ACMAL houses two scanning electron microscopes (SEM and FE-SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), focused ion beam milling system (FIB), four X-ray diffractometers, and an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. ACMAL operates as a recharge center where users absorb facility operation cost through an hourly use fee. As such, we are keenly interested in encouraging broad access to the facility by lowering obstacles to users. Facility training enhancements provide the best pathway to productive and responsible facility usage.

Type
Research Article
Information
Microscopy Today , Volume 16 , Issue 5 , September 2008 , pp. 44 - 47
Copyright
Copyright © Microscopy Society of America 2008

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