Terry Frey , 
Director 

Electron Microscope Facility, San Diego State University
Steve Barlow ,
Associate Director
scanning electron microscope picture of the hed of a fly

Mission:

  1. To provide instruction in the use of microscopes to students and researchers at San Diego State University.

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  2. To serve as a core resource accessible to students, researchers, and others at San Diego State University and the community.

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  3. To increase the use of microscopes in science classes.
 Scanning electron microscope picture of marine flagellate

To use the Facility equipment, or to collaborate with researchers in the Facility, please contact:
sbarlow@sunstroke.sdsu.edu

 

 Dr. Steve Barlow (619) 594-4523
  • Facility Equipment
  • Equipment reservations for certified users
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  • Instruction
  • Classes
  • A how-to on creating custom mutimedia training tools
  • Instructional videos
  • Researchers and their projects
  • Microscopy outreach: microscopes in education
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    Some insights into how a science teacher and his class interact in preparation for a remote access SEM session, then use the SEM 12 miles from the classroom
    (This is part 8 of a 8 part series on how an elementary school designed a high tech SEM project, then used the SDSU scanning electron microscope to carry it out.)

  • Laboratory tours for the public
  • SEM telemicroscopy at SDSU
  • Let's get a look at your sample! How to get an SEM picture of your sample
  • Directions to EM Facility (not Inner/OuterSpace-see below)
  • Special Events

    • Inner Space/Outer Space: A Sciences Sampler
    Saturday, November 8, 2008

    Sampler details

    Come see exhibits from Sciences Departments including

    Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology,

    and Geology (featuring "Show Me Geology" and "RP Oceans")

    Don't miss this free event!


    Map and poster

    The statements found on the Electron Microscopy Facility Home Pages are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, official information can be found in the University publications. 

    Steve's Home Page

    Last Revised: October 2008

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