Update 07/23/2021:
We are back to mostly regular operations at this point.
For training requests:
- Regardless whether you plan to do the experiments yourself or the microscopy will be performed by center staff: Go to CORUM and request an account here (Core Facility - User Authorization Form)
- Make sure you have an active payment source linked to your CORUM account.
- Apply for training for the instrument you want to use in CORUM (this will create a record which instrument you want to use, but not initiate an official training request at this point).
- Make sure your general laboratory and safety training are up to date (UMass OWL ).
- Once you are all set contact 'electronmicroscopy@umass.edu' to request training.
- Some portions of the training will be/stay remote.
- You will be added to a MicroSoft Teams Channel for the respective instrument, please make sure you are setup with Teams using your UMass NetID.
- You also will be added to a google chat using your UMass NetID.
Update 01-14-21:
During the current restrictions due to COVID the procedure to get access and training has changed until further notice:
We currently only provide training for the Magellan Scanning Electron Microscopy, which is done fully remotely.
Note: Already trained SEM users please contact us to setup access.
We are working on a solution for the Transmission Electron Microscopy as well - but due to the complexity of those instruments full remote training is probably not possible.
Instructions to be followed for any user:
- Regardless whether you plan to do the experiments yourself or the microscopy will be performed by center staff: Go to CORUM and request an account here (Core Facility - User Authorization Form)
- Apply for training for the instrument you want to use in CORUM.
- Make sure your general laboratory and safety training are up to date (UMass OWL ).
- Once you are all set contact 'electronmicroscopy@umass.edu'
- You will be given access to a Moodle course with additional information on how to proceed.
- Hands on training for the respective instruments will be scheduled individually once all requirements for access to the core facility are met.
- No personal samples are permitted unless you are instructed to bring one.
- Make sure to bring a notebook!
If you wish to submit samples for service processing please follow this link: Temporary Sample Submission Instructions