On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy

Next Offering: May 2024

Course Description

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. The program consists of two components:

1. Component #1: A series of lectures/demonstration sessions delivered 100% live, online or in-person over three days.
2. Component #2: A two day, “hands-on” training workshop on the electron microscopes. These training events are delivered in a safe, socially distant manner to small groups. The workshops are delivered in person using the established educational facilities and equipment at CEMAS.

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

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

Program Dates

Component #1 (online or in-person): date to be announced

Component #2 (in-person): Participants choose one of two dates to attend. 

• Option 1: date to be announced
• Option 2: ​​​​​​​date to be announced

Note: A minimum of four people are required to operate each two-day workshop with a maximum of twelve. All efforts will be made to accommodate preferences. Lunch and snacks will be provided for in-person attendees. 

2023 program schedule 

Program Component Details

Component #1: 
A series of lectures/demonstration sessions delivered 100% online or in-person over three days. CEMAS will enhance the lectures with live demonstrations on the microscopes to illustrate each topic. Along with a recommended foundation of topics, a selection of elective lectures will be offered (listed below).

Component #2: 
A two day “hands-on” training workshop on the electron microscopes. The workshops are delivered in person using the established educational facilities and equipment at CEMAS. Along with a recommended foundation of topics, a selection of elective labs will be offered (listed below).

Program Learning Objectives

After completing both the lecture and laboratory components, participants will be able to:

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.

Health and Safety Protocols

All participants will be required to abide by the university's safe and healthy protocols. Contact the program administration for more information or if you have questions. 

A special thanks to our course sponsors