Weekly Virtual Office Hours with Dr. Stan Vitha
August 25, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmVirtual: Microsoft Teams meeting
Dr. Stan Vitha is an expert in light microscopy, electron microscopy, sample preparation, and image analysis, and enjoys discussing your projects with you. If you have any questions about your project, the MIC, imaging in general, or just how to make a good cup of coffee, then feel free to drop in to Dr. Vitha’s Microsoft Teams on Mondays 1:00 – 2:00 pm.
Past Events
Scanning Electron Microscopy Short Course 2026
August 18 - 19, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pmLearn the principles of sample preparation, SEM and high resolution SEM imaging, EDS/EBSD analysis, Focused Ion Beam (FIB) milling, and computational image analysis. Intended for those new to SEM and those with experience who would like a better understanding.
Tissue Clearing Workshop: Practical Strategies for 3D/Light Sheet Microscopy
July 29, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pmTime will be available following the session for a Field Application Scientist to meet with attendees who may have specific questions regarding staining strategies or tissue clearing protocols.
Keyence BZX-1000 Microscope Demonstration July 2026
July 22, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pmJoin us for a presentation by Rico Wassather followed by a hands-on demonstration of the brand-new KEYENCE BZ-X Series 1000 microscope a compact powerhouse delivering lab-grade performance without the darkroom and TEST SAMPLES!
For more information email Rico at Rico.Wassather@keyence.com.
BIOL 608 LIGHT MICROSCOPY COURSE
January 12 - April 28, 2026
Short Course: TEM Sample preparation 2025
October 14 - 31, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:00 am - 10:00 am