Jointly organized by Microscopy Collaborative Foundation and regional colleges
Winter EM Workshop for Science Educators, January 11 - 14, 2027
@ Bowie State University
This four-day workshop is designed for college and university life science educators interested in incorporating electron microscopy concepts and applications into their existing biology, microbiology, biotechnology, anatomy and physiology, cell biology, or related curricula.
Designed for beginners, this intensive two-day course introduces the fundamentals of biological electron microscopy (EM) sample preparation. Through lectures, hands-on laboratory exercises, and live demonstrations, participants will gain practical experience with specimen fixation, resin embedding of cells and tissues, negative staining, and the complete workflow required to prepare biological samples for EM analysis.
Designed for beginners, this intensive two-day hands-on course introduces the fundamental skills of ultramicrotomy for transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Through expert instruction and extensive laboratory practice, participants will learn how to trim resin-embedded specimens, use glass or diamond knives, operate an ultramicrotome, and collect ultrathin sections for TEM analysis. The course emphasizes practical techniques and best practices, providing participants with the confidence and skills needed to produce high-quality ultrathin sections for biological electron microscopy.
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This four-day workshop is designed for college and university life science educators interested in incorporating electron microscopy concepts and applications into their existing biology, microbiology, biotechnology, anatomy and physiology, cell biology, or related curricula.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Julie Thomas
Rochester Institute of Technology
I really loved the format of the workshop, the hands-on activities complemented the theory beautifully. It was such a welcoming environment and easy to ask questions. I also loved seeing the benchtop EM in action!
Ademola Oyagbemi
Morgan State University
The workshop exceeded my expectations. The hands-on training in electron microscopy was both enlightening and inspiring, and I am confident that the knowledge and practical skills I acquired will have a lasting impact on my research career. This experience has further strengthened my enthusiasm for incorporating EM techniques into my neuroscience research.
Anita Abedi
Bowie State University
The inaugural EM Academy workshop was one of the most useful professional development experiences I have had as a faculty member, and the care you put into it; from the lecture sequence, to the hands-on sessions, to the visit to the JHU Beckman Cryo-EM Facility; was evident at every step.