4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 From: "Hanna, Romy D" <romy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ctlab.geo.utexas.edu/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70vR5s4VTg$>) will host its annual short course on the acquisition, visualization, and analysis of X-ray CT (XCT) data of geological samples virtually August 23-27, 2021. This course presents an overview of the acquisition and interpretation of XCT data, followed by hands-on training in 3D visualization and quantitative analysis of discrete geological features (e.g., lithic clasts, mineral grains, chondrules, pores) and fabrics, using Dragonfly <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.theobjects.com/dragonfly/index.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70vsrDZP2g$> , ImageJ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://imagej.nih.gov/ij/index.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70v5Al-77Q$> , Blob3D <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ctlab.geo.utexas.edu/software/blob3d/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70v5yWbe94$>, and Quant3D <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ctlab.geo.utexas.edu/software/quant3d/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70v44huZg0$> (the latter two programs developed at UTCT). The course will consist of pre-recorded lectures and tutorials made available prior to the course followed by daily 3-hour interactive sessions focused on Q&A and demos during the week of August 23rd. The course requires access to a computer on which you can install Dragonfly, ImageJ, Handbrake, and UTCT software (all free to academic users) to be used prior to and during the course dates. Dragonfly is only available for Windows and Linux. This course is sponsored in part by NSF and funds are available for the participants to have samples scanned at the UTCT facility <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ctlab.geo.utexas.edu/the-lab/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!KglsswnEbUPzM7jo9UFWRxzbIXj8_qH0ujqCLQxdqsSyq8SzoCp-r70vS3ydvIo$> free of charge. There is no charge to attend. Due to high interest in the course we will not be able to accept all applicants. Preference will be given to applicants who have or will have XCT data and have a demonstrated need for immediate application of the skills learned. Students will receive first priority. To apply please email an application statement (limit of ~300 words) to Dr. Romy Hanna (romy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) no later than *Friday, July 9th* that briefly outlines: 1) Relevant biographical information (including your academic affiliations and your status as student or faculty/staff); 2) The type of sample(s) that you aim to analyze and your research objectives; 3) Whether you have sample(s) that you would like to have scanned at UTCT 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 ------------------------------
