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.
  2. To serve as a core resource accessible to students and researchers.
  3. To increase the use of microscopes in science classes.

To use the Facility equipment, or to collaborate with researchers in the Facility, please contact Dr. Steve Barlow (619) 594-4523 or sbarlow@sunstroke.sdsu.edu

Scanning electron microscope picture of marine flagellate
  • 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
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  • Microscopy outreach: microscopes in education

  • 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 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.)

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    San Diego Science Festival Sciences Sampler at SDSU
    Saturday, March 20, 2010

    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Come see exhibits from Sciences Departments including

    Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Geology

    Don't miss this free event!

    Details to follow

    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 2009

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