Scanning electron microscopy services are available at the Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF), located in CIEMAS on Duke University's West Campus. The facility has two SEMs (FEI Company): an environmental SEM (ESEM) and a high resolution field emission SEM. The ESEM can be used to view hydrated or non-conductive samples. Both instruments can be used for conventionally dried material.
For information on access, lab policies and current charges, please go to http://smif.lab.duke.edu/.
Biology department members may still use the specimen preparation equipment located in room 0072 BioSci. Please contact Leslie Eibest (leibest@duke.edu) for training on the critical point dryer and sputter coater.