Spring Training Workshop
Did you attend the SIF Spring Training Workshop? We want to hear from you! Fill out our Workshop Feedback Form.
In collaboration with FEI, Ames Laboratory's Sensitive Instrument Facility will host a two-day Spring Training Workshop.
Wednesday, May 18: Presentations on the State of the Art
Join us Wednesday afternoon, May 18, for a series of talks about the state of the art and most recent developments in the field.
| Wednesday, May 18 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Welcome | Spedding 301A |
| 1:10 pm | Structure and Chemistry at the Atomic Level
|
Spedding 301A |
| 2:00 pm | 3D Imaging
|
Spedding 301A |
| 3:00 pm | Break | Spedding 301A |
| 3:30 pm | In situ Studies
|
Spedding 301A |
| 4:30 pm | Capabilities at the SIF (Matt Kramer, Division of Materials Sciences & Engineering Director)
|
Spedding 301A |
Thursday, May 19: Hands-on Training
Hosted at the new SIF, a one-day hands-on training day will showcase the Facility's new suite of cutting-edge beam characterization tools and provide you with the opportunity to become familiar with the instruments.
Three different tracks are available: Dual Beam, AC-STEM, and Avizo Software.
Each session is an hour and a half. Participants are free to mix and match from the three tracks desired.
Spaces are limited to 5 people per session, so register today!
| Thursday, May 19 | |||
| Tracks | Dual Beam Track | AC-STEM Track | Avizo Software Track |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | ||
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | FIB lift-out methods | AC-STEM atomic scale imaging and spectroscopy | Avizo Software: Visualizing data |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Break | ||
| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | High resolution imaging and configuring for 3D imaging Autoslice and view G3 | AC-STEM 2D and 3D mapping | Avizo Software: Visualizing data |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch - Catered lunch is available for purchase for $10.50. To order, choose your lunch option on the Order Summary page during registration. | ||
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | FIB lift-out methods | AC-STEM atomic scale imaging and spectroscopy | Avizo Software: Visualizing data |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Break | ||
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | High resolution imaging and configuring for 3D imaging Autoslice and view G3 | AC-STEM 2D and 3D mapping | Avizo Software: Visualizing data |
Visit the Registration Page for more information.
Workshop registration ends Wednesday, May 11.
Hands-on Training FAQs
Will lunch be provided?
Catered lunch is available for purchase for $10.50. To order, review your lunch options and choose your lunch option on the Order Summary page for your registration. Please bring cash or check the day of the workshop. Breakfast and break refreshments will be provided.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Visit SIF Directions & parking for more information.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Sarah Wiley, SIF Program Coordinator, sif@ameslab.gov.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. A schedule of your registered sessions will be included in your check-in. Schedules also will be posted outside the designated rooms.
The session I would like to attend is full. Is there a waitlist?
E-mail sif@ameslab.gov with the sessions for which you would like to be waitlisted. Please include "SIF WORKSHOP WAITLIST" in the subject line and you will be notified if a slot becomes available. Those on the Spring Training Workshop waitlist who are not able to attend will receive priority registration for the next workshop, anticipated to be held early fall 2016.