April 3 - 5, 2018
Materials Ultramicrotomy Workshop
Hatfield, PA USA
Hands-on training for technicians, researchers, and students who want faster, cleaner preparation methods to achieve uniform sample thickness without embedded contamination, cheaper than a FIB. Led by ultramicrotomy expert Helmut Gnaegi.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/materials_ultramicrotomy3.aspx

April 10 - 12, 2018
Cryo SEM Workshop, 8
Hatfield, PA
This course covers the process of rapid freezing, fracturing, coating and imaging of a variety of samples for those who are new to the field of cryo SEM, or as a technical refresher to maintain current skills. Led by EMS Technical Director Al Coritz.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/cryosem2.aspx

April 11-13, 2018
5th Workshop On TEM With In Situ Irradiation (WOTWISI-5)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with in situ irradiation using ions and/or electrons is a powerful technique allowing the direct observation of the dynamic microstructural evolution of radiation damage. The WOTWISI series brings together the users and operators of these facilities to share the latest scientific results and techniques in this highly specialised field. Abstracts are invited on the application of TEM with in situ irradiation in fields including nuclear energy, nanostructures, semiconductors and materials in extraterrestrial environments. We also welcome technical talks on the design and construction of transmission electron microscopes with in situ irradiation facilities and their combination with other complimentary in situ environments and characterisation techniques.
http://www.hud.ac.uk/wotwisi-5

April 17 - 18, 2018
Pharmaceutical Chemical Imaging Workshop
Hatfield, PA
This workshop is designed as an intensive introduction to chemical imaging in pharmaceutical development using SEM/EDS, fluorescence microscopy and IR/Raman micro-spectroscopy. Led by solid-state analysis expert Robert Carlton.
https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/pharma5.aspx

May 8 - 10, 2018
Introduction to Microscopy Techniques Workshop
Hatfield, PA
This course will give participants an overview of the specimen preparation requirements, basic skill sets, and instrument theory/operation needed to perform as a technician in an electron microscopy laboratory. Led by Al Coritz and Michael Kostrna.
https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/intro_microscopy.aspx

May 15 - 17, 2018
X-Ray Microanalysis Workshop
Hatfield, PA
This course covers qualitative and semi quantitative analysis beginning with the generation of background and characteristic of x-rays, nomenclature, and peak family ratios. For those expected to operate an SEM. Led by Academy Dir. Michael Kostrna.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/xray2.aspx

May 22-27, 2018
NANOinBIO 2018 - Nanosciences for Life & Materials Sciences
Le Gosier - French Caribbean (Guadeloupe)

Gather around several researcher communities from various fields ranging from physics to biology through chemistry, medical sciences and material sciences. Create structural links between the different scientific communities to initiate multi-technical collaborations to advance each topic in a new multidisciplinary approach. Initiate international projects between European laboratories and those implanted in the basin of the Americas, including United States, Canada and the emerging countries (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina), whose excellence in research and research and development are increasing since the last decade.
https://nanoinbio2018.sciencesconf.org/

May 28 - 30, 2018
International Conference on Electron Been Shaping in Space and Time
Juelich, DE, Germany
The conference addresses: coherent manipulation of electron wavefunctions in a TEM; foundational aspects of quantum physics and their applications to material science; ideas and methods for near-interaction-free and dose-effective imaging of matter.
http://www.qsort.eu/qsort-international-conference-overview/

June 3-8, 2018
Lehigh Microscopy School
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA USA

• SEM and X-ray Microanalysis
• Introduction to SEM and EDS
• Focused Ion Beam
• Problem Solving: Interpretation and Analysis of SEM/EDS/EBSD Data
• Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis
• STEM: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

http://www.lehigh.edu/microscopy

June 4 - 8, 2018
Cryosectioning/Immunogold Workshop
Hatfield, PA
Five days of hands-on training for students, researchers, and microscopists who want to learn the most up to date theory and practice in cryosectioning and immunogold labeling. Led by Peter van de Plas, Helmut Gnaegi, and Michael Kostrna.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/cryoimmuno2.aspx

June 10-15, 2018
Atom Probe Tomography and Microscopy 2018 (APT&M 2018)
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
This Symposium meets every two years since 1952. APT&M 2018 will be held from June 10 to June 15, 2018 in the United States at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C.
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2018/06/atom-probe-tomography-and-microscopy-2018-aptm-2018

June 11 - 29, 2018
Three 3-Week Comprehensive Microscopy Summer Courses
Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Microscopy: The Complete Image (3 weeks) Add to your skills in Scanning, Transmission, Optical Light, or General Microscopy! Walk away in three short weeks with the ability to run and be proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and biological materials. Whether you are beginning in microscopy or advanced, our classes are customized to cater to your individual skill set. Come join us! Be a glowing asset in any lab you walk into! We are offering three options this summer: June Session- June 11 - 29, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA July Session- July 9 - 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA August Session- August 6 - 24, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/summer.aspx

June 29 - July 3, 2018
7th SuperSTEM Summer School 2018
Daresbury, GB
SuperSTEM is proud to announce its 7th SuperSTEM summer school, "Cs-corrected STEM and Spectroscopy: Theory meets Experiment", running from 29/6/ to 3/7/2018 at the SciTech Daresbury campus, UK. The application for the summer school is now open and runs until 30/3/18. Selected participants will be able to register between 5/4 and 20/4/18. Building on the established series of schools and workshops held at SuperSTEM every two years, this years school is going beyond the typical syllabus of introductory courses. Following recent advances in instrumentation, this year's school will address advanced topics in Cs-corrected STEM and spectroscopy techniques and introduce theoretical methodologies & computational tools necessary to rationalise and simulate experimental findings. The lectures are intended for PhD students, post-doctoral researchers as well as academics and professionals that have an existing background in electron microscopy or relevant theoretical background. Topics covered: principles of aberration diagnosis & correction, advanced imaging theory, EELS & EDX spectroscopy, quantitative image analysis and simulations, Introduction to DFT and band structure calculations. The lectures will be complemented by practicals in small groups, including hands on operation of the SuperSTEM instruments and introduction Band Structure and Spectra Calculations by the SPR-KKR Method. The school program includes a scientific poster session. Participants are encouraged to bring a poster and present some of their work.
http://www.superstem.org/school2018

July 9 - 27, 2018
Three 3-Week Comprehensive Microscopy Summer Courses
Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Microscopy: The Complete Image (3 weeks) Add to your skills in Scanning, Transmission, Optical Light, or General Microscopy! Walk away in three short weeks with the ability to run and be proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and biological materials. Whether you are beginning in microscopy or advanced, our classes are customized to cater to your individual skill set. Come join us! Be a glowing asset in any lab you walk into! We are offering three options this summer: June Session- June 11 - 29, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA July Session- July 9 - 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA August Session- August 6 - 24, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/summer.aspx

July 25-27, 2018
Biological TEM Workshop
Athens, GA USA
Three days of hands-on and discussions covering sample preparation and TEM operation.
https://gem.uga.edu/biological-tem-workshop/

August 6 - 24, 2018
Three 3-Week Comprehensive Microscopy Summer Courses
Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
Microscopy: The Complete Image (3 weeks) Add to your skills in Scanning, Transmission, Optical Light, or General Microscopy! Walk away in three short weeks with the ability to run and be proficient in all aspects of specimen preparation and biological materials. Whether you are beginning in microscopy or advanced, our classes are customized to cater to your individual skill set. Come join us! Be a glowing asset in any lab you walk into! We are offering three options this summer: June Session- June 11 - 29, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA July Session- July 9 - 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA August Session- August 6 - 24, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hatfield, Pennsylvania, USA
https://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/summer.aspx

August 13-24, 2018
Electron Microscopy Methods at the Convergence of Materials and Life Sciences
State College, PA
This two-week course will emphasize TEM methods that can be applied to both life and materials sciences. Synergistic opportunities exist for researchers that choose to cross disciplinary boundaries and apply techniques initially developed in other fields. Topics include low dose techniques, cryo instrumentation, EDS & EELS spectroscopy, tomography including TEM, SEM & FIB methods, sample preparation, STEM, in-situ, single particle methods, polymer and beam sensitive materials applications. Limited to 20 participants, hands-on lab sessions and demos in addition to lectures.
https://www.mri.psu.edu/materials-characterization-lab/workshops/penn-state-microscopy-school-electron-microscopy-methods

August 19-24, 2018
14th International Confernece on X-ray Microscopy
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
The 14th International Conference on X-ray Microscopy (XRM2018) will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, from August 19-24, 2018. This meeting is hosted by the Canadian Light Source and the University of Saskatchewan.
http://www.xrm2018.com

September 3-6 2018
26th International ICFMH Conference - FoodMicro 2018
Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
The FoodMicro 2018 Conference will take place in Berlin, Germany, 3-6 September 2018.
http://go.evvnt.com/173116-0

September 9-14, 2018
19th International Microscopy Congress (IMC19)
Sydney, Australia
The Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society extend a warm invitation to you to join us at the 19th International Microscopy Congress (IMC19) to be held 9 -14 September 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

The Congress theme, ‘Microscopy: Bridging the Sciences’, will bring together more than 2,000 researchers, decision makers, national microscopy societies, industry partners, and other stakeholders involved in microscopy sciences from all over the world. We are planning an outstanding scientific program led by world-renowned plenary speakers that will showcase exciting new developments in microscopy and demonstrate the transformational role of microscopy in underpinning a range of physical and life sciences.

While the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge provide the backdrop to this exciting event, Sydney is the gateway to a myriad of unique Australian experiences. We look forward to warmly welcoming you, your family, and your friends to Australia for this once in a lifetime experience.

For more information, please visit the website at imc19.com.

October 8 - 12, 2018
Cryosectioning/Immunogold Workshop
Hatfield, PA
Five days of hands-on training for students, researchers, and microscopists who want to learn the most up to date theory and practice in cryosectioning and immunogold labeling. Led by Peter van de Plas, Helmut Gnaegi, and Michael Kostrna.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/cryoimmuno3.aspx

October 10 - 11, 2018
4th International Conference on In Situ and Correlative Electron Microscopy
Saarbrücken, DE
http://www.ciscem2018.de

October 17 - 21, 2018
Charged Particle Optics 10
East Lansing, MI
The tenth international conference on charged particle optics brings together leaders in the design and use of electron optics with leaders in the related fields of charged particle spectroscopy and accelerator physics. All three of these fields have significant overlap in techniques and tools, and CPO is the leader in combining these techniques and providing cross fertilization. The meeting will take place in Key West from Oct 17 to 21, 2018.
http://www.cpo-10.org/

October 23 - 25, 2018
Cryo SEM Workshop
Hatfield, PA
This course covers the process of rapid freezing, fracturing, coating and imaging of a variety of samples for those who are new to the field of cryo SEM, or as a technical refresher to maintain current skills. Led by EMS Technical Director Al Coritz.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/cryosem3.aspx

October 24-26, 2018
Biological TEM Workshop
Athens, GA USA
Three days of hands-on and discussions covering sample preparation and TEM operation.
https://gem.uga.edu/biological-tem-workshop/

November 6 - 8, 2018
Biological TEM Workshop
Hatfield, PA
Theory and practical preparation of buffers, fixatives, and other solutions required for chemical processing of biological samples for TEM. Led by EMS Technical Director Al Coritz.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/biotem3.aspx

November 13 - 15, 2018
Biological SEM Workshop
Hatfield, PA
Individuals performing sample preparation and/or operation of the SEM (research, academic, or industrial) are taught methods of sample preparation, SEM parameters and operation needed for accurate analysis. Led by Academy Director Michael Kostrna.
http://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/academy/courses/biosem3.aspx