Scanning EM is primarily useful for giving a three-dimensional image of the surface of the specimen and is for viewing large objects (e.g. Drosophila).
Microscope operation on the scanning electron microscope (JEOL 5800) may be conducted by individuals (either alone or with assistance), or may be provided by EM staff. Sign-up for microscope time or viewing time with resource staff using the online Instrument Scheduler.
Training will be provided by the EM staff on the operation of the microscope. All self users will be required to demonstrate competency on the instrument to be considered qualified to use the instrument alone. For more in depth training and classes in various areas of electron microscopy please see training.
If you are using a FHCRC project id for billing, please fill out the Internal Work Order Form.
If billing is to be submitted to the University of Washington or other external institution, fill out the External Work Order Form.
Images resulting from microscopy can be saved in your fred account, on the server maintained by the Research Computing Support. If you do not currently have an account on the Research Computing server please fill out the User Account Application.
Instructions on mapping a drive to your fred user account can be found at the Research Computing web site.
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