Recent Developments and Applications in earth sciences and archaeology of electron probe micro-analysis
We are pleased to announce a four-day workshop on the use of the electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) with particular emphasis on modern developments, geological and archaeological applications. The workshop will be VIRTUAL on 24-27 March 2025.
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Title: “Recent Developments and Applications in earth sciences and archaeology of electron probe micro-analysis”
Instructors (given in alphabetical order of the last name): Ioannis Baziotis (Agricultural University of Athens), John Donovan (University of Oregon), Ariadni Georgatou (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Celestino Grifa (Università degli Studi del Sannio di Benevento), Anette Von der Handt (University of British Columbia), Chris Hayward (University of Edinburgh), Ery Hughes (Te Pū Ao | GNS Science), Diane Johnson (Cranfield University) Stephen Kuehn (Concord University), Serguei Matveev (JEOL Germany), and Amanda Ostwald (Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History).
Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) is commonly used to analyze the composition of solid geological materials to help answer a wide range of fundamental questions in geological, planetary, and archaeological sciences. The goal of this 4-day short course is to educate undergraduates, graduates, early career researchers, lab managers, and established scientists in the theory and practice of EPMA, with a specific focus on its application to geochemistry on different disciplines. This will be achieved through a set of online lectures covering topics ranging from the basics of EPMA, conventional major element quantitative analysis to new developments in X-ray mapping, trace element analysis, analytical protocols for glassy materials and tephra, estimation of magma storage and ascent conditions of volcanics, magmatic sulfide implications, and geoarchaeology. Furthermore, live demonstrations are scheduled: (1) a live from JEOL instrument of how someone is measuring errors on JEOL PC EPMA software, and (2) a live from CAMECA EPMA instrument.
New for this year: geo-archaeology talks related with case studies from Pompeii, and the usage of meteorite iron in the Ancient Egypt era will be delivered in our workshop.
Registration
Participants are kindly requested to register for the workshop by filling the form (click on "Register here" at the top of this page). The early registration fee is 40 euros and includes the attendance at the workshop, and FULL access to online material (recordings, presentations, transcript).
Late Registration (1st March 2025 up to 24th March 2025) is possible, however, the registration fee is increased by 30% at 52 Euros. Therefore, book your virtual seat as soon as possible.
*Agenda may be scaled back or cancelled in case of small enrollment (<15 participants).
They said about us
Hearing out the expert’s experiences is awesome, this can never be found in any books.
The best talks are during the breaks apparently :)
This counts much!
I am relatively new to EPMA and this course has helped me understand about the techniques and applications.
Excellent course, to acquire technical knowledge about the general and specific functioning of EMPA, and certain applied cases. The organization is perfect as well the expertise of the panelists.
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