ACMAL recently installed new recycling infrastructure across the seven labs on the 6th and 7th floor of the M&M and the STEM lab at the ATDC.
Please review the new Recycling section in ACMAL Cleanliness under Policy.
For some reason the microscope PC on the Titan Themis STEM is shutting off intermittently.
We will have a ThermoFisher engineer come to the STEM Lab to get it fixed.
Also, there will be two power outages next week, so the Titan Themis STEM will be unavailable from April 25th to May 5th.
Apologies,
Erico Freitas
The stage issue from January was fixed. The instrument is operational and available for use.
Erico Freitas
Research Scientist, Materials Science and Engineering
Michigan Technological University
Materials Science and Engineering Seminar
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1 – 2 p.m.
Minerals and Materials Engineering Building (M&M) , 610
I am pleased to share that Dr. Leftwich was able to repair the Fiber-lite. The AFM is back online and available for use.
The Fiber-lite on the AFM isn’t working properly. I believe it may be a blown fuse. Unfortunately, I’m unable to find a replacement locally. I have placed an order online which is scheduled to arrive on Monday.
Play Under the Titan Lens: Microscope Takes Research to Atomic-Level video
Under the Titan Lens: Microscope Takes Research to Atomic-Level
Tiny things lead to big discoveries in the Electron Optics Facility that houses Titan, the ultra-sensitive microscope that analyzes materials at the atomic level. The Titan Themis Scanning Transmission Microscope, or S-TEM, has its own dedicated and stabilized space, complete with water-cooled temperature controls and back-up power. A powerful tool in an extensive array of electron microanalytical and X-ray instruments in Michigan Tech’s Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL), Titan is one of only two microscopes of its kind in the state of Michigan. In addition to high-resolution images, Titan can also perform fractional or chemical analysis. Its applications are useful in many research areas, including health, industrial, and technology. The electron optics facility is managed by Erico Freitas, a research scientist who runs the majority of samples but also trains students on how to use the equipment.
Planting the Seeds of Research
Are you a:
- Tenured, tenure-track, or research faculty?
- Post-doctoral researcher?
- Michigan Tech staff member?
Are you planning to seek funds for research elsewhere, but require start-up money to develop your proposal?
If so, you are eligible to apply for Seedling Research Funding opportunities of up to $1,000.
The Applied Chemical and Morphological Analysis Laboratory (ACMAL) at Michigan Tech has set aside $4,000 to fund pre-proposal research. These funds are designed to be granted to those who need to do preliminary investigations and data collection, which will then be used to develop a proposal for research funding from another source.
I was able to replace the rod and the issue is resolved.
Please don’t ever force anything on the microscopes. If there is an issue you can call me. If I’m not available you can send me an email and I will take care of it as soon as I can.
The FESEM is down. The specimen exchange rod has been bent making it almost impossible to load a sample.