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Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002 hosted by the Microscopy Society of America (MSA), the Microbeam Analysis Society (MAS), the Microscopical Society of Canada (MSC)/Societe de Microscopie du Canada (SMC), and the International Metallographic Society (IMS) will provide comprehensive Symposia, Tutorials, and Special Sessions covering all aspects of microscopy. Events will begin on Friday, August 2nd with a two-day Pre-meeting Congress chaired by Raynald Gauvin of McGill University entitled “Characterization of non-Conductive or Charging Materials by Microbeam Analysis.” This Pre-meeting Congress will be at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. On Sunday, August 4th, there will be several Short Courses on a variety of topics for those active in teaching, research, and industrial applications involving microscopy and microanalysis. Formal meeting sessions will begin on Monday, August 5th, and will consist of a blend of different presentation formats including Symposia, Tutorials, and Poster sessions that will offer the latest information on cutting-edge discoveries and also provide the opportunity to learn new techniques and procedures. The unique opportunity for “hands-on” learning with state-of-the-art instrumentation will be provided by the integration of the program with the commercial exhibits.

Topic: Characterization of Non-Conductive or Charging Materials by Microbeam Analysis

The goal of this topical conference is to present the state of the art for materials characterization of non-conductive or charging materials using microbeam analysis. Examples of charging materials include polymeric materials, ceramic materials, and photoresist materials in the microelectronic industry. Also, the characterization of biological specimens will be covered because they are prone to problems related to charging. These materials are of great technological importance and their characterization is still a great challenge because they charge when analyzed with an electron beam. The techniques of microbeam analysis that will be considered are: X-ray Microanalysis in the Electron Microprobe, Low Voltage Scanning Electron Microscopy, Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy, Analytical Electron Microscopy with Field Emission Transmission Electron Microscopy, and Focused Ion Beam Milling for specimen preparation. World experts will present papers on these topics. Papers from this topical conference will be published in a special issue of Microscopy & Microanalysis.

20th Anniversary Technologists' Forum 1982–2002: The Technologists' Forum, MSA's first and largest Focused Interest Group, is an integral part of MSA which advances technical aspects of the microscopies from the local to the national level. The Forum provides opportunities for discussion of interests, problems and professional needs of microscopy technologists, increases contact among its members and expands their participation in and contributions to MSA.

Forum Chairs and Officers

Charter Members

Metallographic Specimen Preparation, Organizer: George Vander Voort

Problem Solving with the Experts

Addressing Issues in Digital Imaging for the Microscopist: II, Organizer: Jose Mascorro

Core Facility Management, Organizer: Debby Sherman

Technologists\' Forum Roundtable Discussion: Legal and Ethical Issues of Data Ownership, Organizer: Jeanette Killius

Technologists\' Forum Special Topics: Immunology 101: Back to Basics, Organizer: Jeanette Killius

Computer Workshop/Software Exchange and the Internet Cafe, Organizers: Nestor Zaluzec and John Mansfield

Microscopy for Canadian schools—A Discussion of Ways and Means, Organizer: Caroline Schooley

Stereology: Quantitative Characterization of Metallic and Ceramic Microstructures Considering Different Grain Shapes, Organizer: Frank Mücklich

Sunday Morning, August 4, 2002: Golf Tournament at the Mont Tourbillon Golf Club

Sunday August 4, 2002: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Opening Reception at the Quebec Museum of Civilization

Presidential Happenings: The Presidents of MSA, MAS, MSC/SCM, IMS will offer special events during the week. These events, including keynote speakers and the awards ceremonies, will appeal to all attendees.

Tuesday Evening, August 6, 2002: Exhibitor's Demonstrations

Wednesday August 7, 2002: Evening Social Options Dinner at the Manoir Montmorency and Grand Finale of the Fireworks Festival

Wednesday August 7, 2002: Opera Evening at the Chapel of the Amerique Francaise Museum

Executive Members

Committee Members and Session Chairs

Local Arrangement Committee

The Microsopical Society of Canada and the LAC of Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002 are very proud to welcome you in Québec City for the MSA - MAS - MSC/SMC-IMS joint meeting that will take place for the first time in Canada. This event will be a commemorative new experience of science mixed with the “Joie de Vivre” of Québec City. Founded in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, Québec City was the center of New France, which at the time extended from the St. Lawrence River in the northeast right down to the Gulf of Mexico in the south. By the end of the 19th century, Québec City had taken on many of its current attributes: political capital, university town, center of culture, tourist destination, and regional services and trade hub. The city's old quarter was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1985.

Come to Québec, an American-style City with a French Attitude!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002, jointly sponsored by the Microscopy Society of America, Microbeam Analysis Society, Microscopy Society of Canada/Société de Microscopie du Canada, and the International Metallographic Society. An excellent program with an outstanding list of invited speakers for symposia has been assembled by the Program Committee consisting of the Chair, Edgar Voelkl, and Co-Chairs, David Piston (MSA), Raynald Gauvin (MAS/MSC), and Allan Lockley (IMS). Highlights of Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002 include the world's largest display of microscopes and related technologies together with outstanding sessions on all aspects of microscopy and microanalysis. Symposia will be held on 3-D electron microscopy of macromolecules and cryo-electron microscopy of macromolecules, the quantitative aspects of X-ray microscopy, confocal microscopy, biomaterials, biological and materials specimen preparation. Special sessions will be held on holography, phase imaging, deep tissue imaging, (S)TEM instrumentation, developments in focused-ion beam instruments and imaging, metallographic specimen preparation from start to finish, and the changing role of atom probe microscopes in the nanotechnology era. Advances in immunolabeling, EELS, and detectors for X-ray microanalysis also will be presented. A special analytical electron microscopy session honoring the work of Elmar Zeitler is also scheduled. A pre-meetingworkshop “Future of Materials Characterization of Charging Materialsusing Microbeam Analysis” organized by Dr. Raynald Gauvin will be held at McGill University in Montreal on August 2–3. The Local Arrangements Committee, headed by Pierre Charest, has coordinated the scheduling of many local events to complement the meeting.

The Microbeam Analysis Society (MAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the enhancement of microanalysis techniques and instrumentation. The Society, founded in 1968, was originally called the Electron Probe Analysis Society of America. In 1974 the name was changed to the Microbeam Analysis Society to reflect the growing number of micro-analytical techniques of interest to our members. Our members come from industry, academia and government and have a broad range of scientific interests. MAS serves the microanalysis community by providing a forum for education, discussion and exchange of ideas in the field of microanalysis.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you in Quebec City for the Microscopy and Microanalysis 2002 meeting. I invite you to participate in the scientific symposia as well as to attend the exhibits. I also encourage you to visit the old town and the Battlefield Park where you can still hear Wolfe's and Montcalm's weapons used in the dramatic battle of September 1759 that changed the history of North America. I am certain that you will enjoy “Québec Joie de Vivre”.

As president of IMS, I am pleased to welcome attendees to our 2002 meeting. We have a wonderful site for a great meeting city. Quebec is full of things to see and we have a great Symposium and technical meeting with lots to do and see.

Convention Center Second Floor

Convention Center Third Floor

Convention Center Fourth Floor

Monday, August 5, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Monday, August 5, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Monday, August 5, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Monday, August 5, 2002: Presidential Happenings 5:00PM

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Presidential Happenings 5:00PM

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Thursday, August 8, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Thursday, August 8, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Monday, August 5, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Monday, August 5, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Monday, August 5, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Monday, August 5, 2002: Presidential Happenings 5:00PM

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Tuesday, August 6, 2002: Presidential Happenings 5:00PM

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Poster Presentations, 1:00–3:00PM, Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, August 7, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)

Thursday, August 8, 2002: Platform Sessions (AM)

Thursday, August 8, 2002: Platform Sessions (PM)