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Acquisition Of Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope For Biological And Materials Research, Stephen M. Shaler, Seth Shaler, Susan Brawley, Carol H. Kim, Paul J. Millard
Acquisition Of Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope For Biological And Materials Research, Stephen M. Shaler, Seth Shaler, Susan Brawley, Carol H. Kim, Paul J. Millard
University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports
Biological and Materials research at the University of Maine will be strongly impacted by the acquisition of a Laser Scanning Electron Microscope as a result of this NSF-MRI award. The Leica confocal unit, along with an upright and inverted microscope and digital camera will form a multi-user facility for campus researchers working with a range of biological and materials problems. Initially, 13 faculty members from 8 academic departments have projects planned for the instrument. The microscope will be the first of its kind on the University of Maine campus.
A wide range of research problems will be attacked through use …
Career: Innovative Experimental Mechanics For Heterogeneous Construction Materials, Eric N. Landis
Career: Innovative Experimental Mechanics For Heterogeneous Construction Materials, Eric N. Landis
University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports
The primary theme of this career development plan is to promote, advance, and apply innovative experimental analysis techniques to heterogeneous construction materials. This theme applies to both the research and the educational components of the plan. Concrete and portland cement-based materials are the focus here, but many of the concepts and techniques developed will be applicable to wood, rock, composites, and other materials with a heterogeneous microstructure. The objective of the research is to quantify specific microstructural damage and failure mechanisms in cement-based materials through advanced experimentation and data analysis. In order for there to be significant advances in our …