Scanning Electron Microscope for the Improvement of Multidisciplinary, Undergraduate Laboratory Instruction

利用带能量色散x射线微分析系统的扫描电子显微镜（SEM）对生物、化学、地质等高级实验室的本科生进行仪器使用和应用培训。第二阶段的应用是提高大学生在校自主研究的能力。此外，开发扫描电子显微镜和微量分析系统的目的是为了吸引和留住对这所四年制本科少数族裔大学的科学和非科学学位课程感兴趣的学生。

A scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an energy dispersive x-ray microanalysis system is being used to train undergraduate students in upper-level laboratories of biology, chemistry, and geology in the use and application of these instruments. The secondary application will be to improve the abilities of undergraduate students to accomplish independent research on campus. In addition, the SEM and microanalysis system will be developed in a way to increase the attraction and retention of students interested in the science and non-science degree programs at this four-year, undergraduate, minority institution.