4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 From: Ioannis Baziotis <ibaziotis@xxxxxxxxx> Hello everyone, "*Recent Developments and Applications in earth sciences and archaeology of electron probe micro-analysis*". A virtual workshop that will be offered in the period 24-27 March 2025. The workshop is on the use of the electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) with particular emphasis on modern developments and geological applications. *New for this year*: *Geo-archaeology* presentations featuring case studies from *Pompeii*, and the use of *meteorite iron during the Ancient Egypt era* . Meet our lecturers (vol.2): *Ery Hughes *studied Natural Sciences (BA), specialising in Earth Sciences (MSci), at the University of Cambridge (UK) and then completed her PhD at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol (UK). Her PhD focussed on developing and combining various microanalytical techniques for the analysis of volcanic rocks. These included novel techniques to quantify H2O, CO2, and Fe oxidation state of melts prior to eruption, with a particular focus on EPMA and SIMS, on samples from Etna (Italy) and Å?kataina (NZ). She was a post-doctoral scholar at the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, Caltech (USA) and is now a Volcanic Fluid Geochemist at Te PÅ« Ao | GNS Science (Aotearoa New Zealand). From 2017â??2019, she was the first student representative for the European Microbeam Analysis Society (EMAS). In 2017 she won the EMAS Young Scientist Award; 2018 the MAS Castaing Award; and 2022 the IAG Young Scientist Award. *Diane Johnson* studied for a BSc (Hons) in Astrophysics, at the University of Central Lancashire, an MSc in Analytical Science at the University of Hull, with a research project of her own design in the application of ICPMS and SEM to perform comparative analysis of ordinary and carbonaceous chondrite meteorites. Then she went on to complete a PhD in Surface Science at the University of Liverpool focused on understanding the growth and evolution of nickel oxides and hydroxides applying Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy and single crystal synchrotron based X-ray diffraction. Diane joined Cranfield University staff in 2020, specialising in applications of Focused Ion Beam microscopy and Time of Flight Secondary Ionisation Mass Spectrometry. She has previously worked in a number of different roles and projects within academic research and analysis in the study of a broad range of materials by scanning electron and ion beam microscopy, mainly performing research and analysis of geological materials. She also studies Egyptology in her spare time which has led to her being awarded a PGCert and PGDip in Egyptology from Manchester University, reflecting Diane's strong belief in lifelong learning. *Stephen Kuehn* is Associate Professor of Geology at Concord University and director of the Electron Microprobe Laboratory. He has held this position since 2010, following his tenure as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Washington and Lee University in 2009-2010, and a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Alberta from 2007 to 2009. His academic and professional endeavors focus on enhancing the accessibility and analysis of geological data, including significant contributions to volcanics and rare earth element analysis. Also, his works on tephrochronology â??the use of volcanic ash (tephra) layersâ?? are able to provide correlations between sites and age control â?? including: cryotephra, Quaternary geology, climate change, paleolimnology, archaeology, and paleoseismology. *Serguei Matveev* is a EPMA specialist. He has Graduated from Moscow State University 1991), Geology/Geochemistry. In 1994 â?? 1997 received his Ph.D. in experimental petrology (MPI Mainz, RSES Canberra, University of Cologne). Then, became Postdoc in Muenster (1998 â?? 2000) with the duty for the operation and maintenance of JEOL JXA-8600. In the period 2000 â?? 2012 hold the Faculty service officer at U of A, Edmonton (Operating/Maintenance JEOL JXA-8900). 2012 â?? 2015 VU Amsterdam (Operation/Maintenance JEOL JXA-8800). In the period 2015 â?? 2018 Operating JEOL JXA-8530F, XRF, SEM, dual beam instruments at Utrecht University. Since then (until now), holds a position at JEOL (Germany) GmbH, as Application specialist EPMA, and SEM instruments. *Amanda Ostwald* studied Geological Sciences (B.S.) at the University of Texas at El Paso (2017) before working briefly as a geochemist for Jacobs at NASA Johnson Space Center. She recently completed her PhD in Geoscience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her dissertation work coupled microanalytical techniques (EPMA, LA-ICP-MS) and thermodynamic modeling applied to martian meteorites to better understand their magmatic and emplacement histories. She also worked on constraining the formation of igneous rocks identified by Mars rovers, and served as a student collaborator on the Perseverance rover science team. She is now a Peter Buck postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. She was a Jack and Fay Ross fellow from 2022 to 2023, and was the recipient of many other student awards to include: the McKay Award (2021), the LPI Career Development Award (2020), and was an honourable mention for the Dwornik Award (2019). Based on our experience, we are pretty sure that this workshop will provide VALUABLE new knowledge for the undergraduate students, postgraduates, PhD, postdocs, senior scientists, and lab managers. Every participant will have the chance to learn the basics and more advanced aspects of electron probe microanalysis. The early registration fee is 40 euros and includes the attendance at the workshop, and FULL access to online material (recordings, presentations, transcripts). Late Registration (after 28th February 2025) is possible, however, the registration fee is increased by 30% at 52 Euros. Therefore, book your virtual seat as soon as possible. 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