Instrument training for the SEM facility
We offer two separate trainings of SEM/EDS or SPI Sputter Coater. Please read the instructions carefully. You can submit the request form(s) for the training session (SEM/EDS or SPI Sputter Coater) that you would like to attend. Also, please make sure that
your PI is a faculty of the Chemistry department or affiliated to the Chemistry department.
- For SEM and EDS trainings
Radiation Safety 106
All users who is willing to access the SEM/EDX must pass
Radiation Safety 106. It is an online course provided by UW–Madison for non clinical researchers uses of X-ray generating devices such as X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. After leaning in the course, take the quizzes. When you complete the course, you will receive the certification from the Office of Radiation Safety. Please forward your certification to the SEM Laboratory manager prior to your scheduled training date. Submission of individual user’s certificate is mandatory to attend the first training session.
Training procedures
If you are the new user to the SEM facility, you can request the training sessions to the SEM Laboratory manager (
Dr. Rie Fredrickson) by filling in the form from the link below. The training sessions typically consist of two parts:
- The first session to learn about the principles and operation on SEM/EDS. Print out and bring a copy of SEM user manual and a pen to take notes during the training. The first session usually takes about 45-60min. Group or individual sessions are available.
- The second session to answer quizzes and take the exam. After successfully answering quizzes and passing the exam, you will receive the permission to access the SEM Laboratory independently. The second training session usually takes about 30-60min depends on your preparation. Only Individual session is available.
You do not need to bring any samples upon these training sessions. The standard sample will be provided for the trainings. If you are a new user from the group that has permission to access the SEM Laboratory (and the group has the current active SEM users), you are welcome to visit and shadow their work in the SEM facility between the first and the second session. You will learn a lot observing your group member’s work and it will help you to be prepared for the quizzes and the exam.
When you pass the exam and receive the permission to access the SEM Laboratory individually, you can request the building manager for the lab key (graduate students and posdocs only), be added the new account on the SEM EM server, user mailing list, and access to the SEM user calendar for scheduling (need your UW NetID).
Request SEM/EDS training session
If you read and agreed the rules for requesting the training session, click “SEM&EDS training request” to fill in the form. The SEM lab manager will contact you shortly. Thank you.
- For SPI Sputter Coater training
If you would like to request the training for SPI sputter coater, click “SPI Sputter Coater training request” to fill in the form. The SEM lab manager will contact you shortly. Thank you.
