Workshops 2011

Environmental SEM of Biological Samples

Time 9am–1pm Thursday 19 May
Place Rooms 236, ACMM, Madsen Building (F09, Level 2)
RSVP Errin Johnson () by 13 May

This workshop aims to introduce users to our Environmental SEM (ESEM) platform on the Quanta 200. ESEM utilises a specialised detector and vaccuum system that enables imaging under low pressure conditions. This allows untreated, fully hydrated biological specimens to be imaged at high resolution.

The workshop will comprise of a one hour lecture on the theory, practise and applications of ESEM, followed by discussion time. We will have a short morning tea break, before moving to the microscope for a demonstration of ESEM and low vacuum SEM. Participants are encouraged to bring a sample to image during the demonstration session and should mention what type of sample they would like to bring in their RSVP.

SEM masterclass on STEM imaging

Time 2pm–5pm Tuesday 21 June
Place Room 236, followed by Lab 125, ACMM, Madsen Building (F09, Level 2)
RSVP Patrick Trimby () by 7 June

With the arrival of the new Auriga, we now have two scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) detectors on our SEMs. Although these are unable to achieve the extreme resolution of TEMs, they are ideally suited for preparatory imaging of a range of TEM samples, both from the life and physical sciences.

This half-day masterclass will be dominated by practical sessions and participants will be encouraged to bring their own samples. Limted places so get in quick!