Events and Workshops
Polymer Processing & Characterization Workshop – November 10/11
Join Anton Paar, ARC and the SMSE Core for a two-day workshop exploring polymer processing and characterization. Participants will be guided through the polymer processing workflow, from raw material analysis and formulation development to compounding, extrusion, and comprehensive material characterization techniques. There will be presentations and hands-on laboratory sessions on Anton Paar demo instruments.
Date: November 10-11, 2026 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm MT
Location: Lory Student Center, Room 372-74, Colorado State University
Cost: Free of charge
Register by: November 6, 2026
Seminars
Join us October 28th from 2-3 pm
Electron Probe MicroAnalyzer (EPMA) and applications for high-resolution microanalytical imaging and quantitative elemental analysis of solid materials
Dr. Danny Coulthard (CSU Geosciences)
Yates 102/103 or Teams

| Date | Seminar |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2-3pm | Electron Probe MicroAnalyzer (by Dr. Danny Coulthard and Prof. Lauren Harrison, Geosciences) |
| November 11, 2-3pm | Electron diffraction and 4D-STEM (by Dr. Roy Geiss, ARC) |
| December 9, 2-3pm | Biological Electron Microscopy (by Dr. Bradley Guilliams, ARC) |
ARC Seminar Series Now on YouTube
Explore our ARC Seminar Series on YouTube, featuring expert-led talks on mass spectrometry, NMR, electron microscopy, surface analysis, X-ray diffraction, materials characterization, and more. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of advanced analytical techniques or discover new research applications, our recorded seminars offer valuable insights from ARC scientists, university collaborators, and industry professionals.
New content is added regularly—stay tuned for upcoming topics!