On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy

CEMAS

Online learning begins April 1, 2024; in-person labs will be held April 29-30 or May 6-7.

 

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. 

 

On The Scope participants register for a Researcher Track OR a Manager Track:

 

Component #1 (for all On the Scope participants): 

Course content and lectures will be available beginning April 1, 2024. A series of asynchronous lectures and demonstration sessions delivered 100% online with forums available for discussion. Instructor office hours (exact times to be determined) will be the week of April 22nd. Along with a recommended foundation of topics, a selection of elective lectures will be offered (listed below).

 

Component #2 (On the Scope participants attend Researcher OR Manager Track): 
 

Researcher Track Component #2:  

(in-person April 29-30, 2024 OR May 6-7, 2024): Participants choose one of the two date ranges to attend. 

The labs 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).

 

Manager Track Component #2:

(4-hour instrument session to be scheduled after registration) Participants schedule a 4-hour, 1-on-1  workshop with CEMAS staff for hands-on microscope session to image their own samples that can be done in-person or online.

Imaging and demonstration can be performed on participant provided samples. Techniques will be discussed and a plan for the session determined ahead of time.


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 Component Details

 

Component #1 for ALL On The Scope participants:

Course content and lectures will be available beginning April 1, 2024. A series of asynchronous lectures and demonstration sessions delivered 100% online with forums available for discussion. Instructor office hours (exact hours to be determined) will be the week of April 22nd. Along with a recommended foundation of topics, a selection of elective lectures will be offered.

Accordions

Component #2: 
 

Researcher Track Component #2:  

(in-person April 29-30, 2024 OR May 6-7, 2024): Participants choose one of the two date ranges to attend. 

The labs 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).

Schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Time Lab Day 1: 4/29/24 OR 5/6/24 Lab Day 2: 4/30/24 OR 5/7/24
8-10AM Basic Imaging Elective Lab
10-10:30AM Coffee Break Coffee Break
10:30AM-12:30PM Alignments Elective Lab
12:30-1:30PM Lunch Break/Optional CEMAS Tour Lunch Break
1:30-3:30PM Advanced Modes OR EDS Elective Lab
3:30-4PM Coffee Break Coffee Break
4-6PM Advanced Modes OR EDS Elective Lab 

 

Manager Track Component #2:

(4-hour instrument session to be scheduled after registration) Participants schedule a 4-hour, 1-on-1  workshop with CEMAS staff for hands-on microscope session to image their own samples that can be done in-person or online.

Imaging and demonstration can be performed on participant provided samples. Techniques will be discussed and a plan for the session determined ahead of time.

Accordions

Program Learning Objectives

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

Accordions

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.

 


A special thanks to our course sponsors

On the Scope sponsors for 2023 offering

COURSE REGISTRATION

Registration closes April 15, 2024. 

 

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PRICING

Course Fee:

$3,750 per person

 

Early Bird Discount:
$3,250 per person if registered by March 18, 2024. 

 


Cancellations and Refunds

A full refund, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be made if cancellation is received three weeks prior to the start of the course.

No refunds will be issued within three weeks of the course start date. 

CONTACT

About the Center for Electron Microscopy Analysis

CEMAS is the preeminent materials characterization hub for business and academia. There are over 300 active users and $130 million dollars used for research per year. Learn more about CEMAS.

 

There's no better place on planet Earth to do microscopy than right here at CEMAS". -Don Kania, Former CEO of FEI Company

 


If you have questions regarding this course, please contact:

 

Professional & Distance Education Programs

Email: eng-profed@osu.edu

Call: 614-247-9581

 

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