1 The Laboratory for MultiScale Imaging (LMSI) A Shared Resource for Interdisciplinary Research and Training Instrumentation  Scanning Electron Microscopy (LEO 982 HR FEG SEM)  Transmission Electron Microscopy (Philips CM20 FEG CM20 cryo-TEM/STEM)  Confocal Fluorescence Optical Microscopy (Nikon E1000 with C1 confocal)  Atomic Force Microscope/Dip-Pen Nnaolithography system (Pacific Nanotechnology Nano R with NanoInk DPN) Vision: Provide state-of-the-art instrumentation and expertise in morphological characterization to elevate the level of research at Stevens and provide leverage to attract further support for new self-sustaining programs. Matt Libera, LMSI Director, x5259, Bert Greenberg, LMSI Senior Scientist, x5258,

2 Laboratory for MultiScale Imaging Floorplan Biofilm Research Self Assembly Lab: Wet polymer and inorganic materials chemistry Core Facilities for Microscopy Human resources cross- disciplinary students and staff Biofilm culture lab Confocal microscope FEG SEM CM20 FEG Cryo TEM/STEM Specimen prep lab AFM/ DPN lab Student Offices Student offices Lab Director Tech. Office Micro- Reactor assembly Multifunctional polymer labs Microreactor Assembly Lab: PDMS-based design and integration X-ray Lab

3 Using the LMSI Is my research enhanced by imaging? Do I expect to do a lot of microscopy? Train to become self user Work with LMSI staff to collect necessary data Use fees Offset maintenance costs Staff salaries Critical consumables Self-user training Scanning electron microscope (SEM)  > 72 SEM self users since 1996  well-established training protocol  Dr. Bert Greenberg (staff scientist)  4th class of 6 users on 09/8/06 Transmission electron microscope (TEM)  > 28 TEM self users since 1992  developing new training protocol  focus on nanoparticles/polymers