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Three Rivers Science Symposium

March 2009

Hosted by the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the School of Arts and Sciences

Current Symposium Topics

Advanced Biological and Solid State Chemical Imaging

Directors:  Dr. Gary Bard and Dr. Teresa Beam
In this workshop, students will learn to use some of the most advanced imaging technology available to scientists today.  Students will learn theory and gain practical experience in the techniques of scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser microscopy, polarized light microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and computer based image analysis.  The experience gained will enhance college applications and provid the foundation for college-level experimentation.