Following is a list of microscopy-related meetings and courses. The editors would greatly appreciate input to this list via the electronic submission form found in the MSA World-Wide Web page at http://www.msa.microscopy.com. We will gladly add hypertext links to the notice on the web and insert a listing of the meeting in the next issue of the Journal. Send comments and questions to Nestor Zaluzec, zaluzec@aaem.amc.anl.gov.

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Deposition of Ti/N compositionally gradient film onto Ti-6Al-4V alloy substrates was carried out by reactive DC sputtering, not only to improve the blood compatibility of the alloy but also to relax the stress concentrated at the interface between the film and the alloy substrate. The compositional gradient was realized by varying continuously the nitrogen content in Ar-N2 sputter gas during deposition. In Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) analysis, Auger spectra were acquired in the N(E) mode using the beam brightness modulation (BBM) method to overcome the problem of the peak overlap of the principal Auger nitrogen transition peak (N-KLL) with one of titanium peaks (Ti-LMM). The deposited film appeared to be uniform and adhesive. TiN formation at the surface of the film was assumed, because of its yellow gold color and the X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern for it. Under scanning electron microscopy, it was found that the surface had fine particles dispersed on a smooth accumulated deposit and that this depositing method improved the structural property of the film at the surface. According to AES in-depth profiles, the nitrogen (N) concentration in the film gradually decreased in the depth direction from the surface toward the alloy, confirming that a Ti/N compositionally gradient film had formed on the alloy substrate.

WELCOME! On behalf of the Microscopy Society of America (MSA), the Microbeam Analysis Society (MAS), the International Metallographic Society (IMS), and the Microscopy Society of Canada/Société de Microscopie du Canada (MSC/SMC), we invite scientists throughout the world who develop and use microscopy to the jointly-sponsored Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting will take place from July 30 through August 3, 2006. The venue for the meeting is the exciting, and popular Navy Pier. The Program Committee, chaired by Paul Kotula, has arranged a unique series of symposia and tutorials covering both instrumentation and applications development as well as sessions illustrating the practical uses of these developments in the biological and physical sciences. As you look through this booklet, we think you will agree that the Program Committee has put together a program that will excite microscopists in all fields. The program features two named Symposia. The first will be on “Cell Biology and Microscopy” and is dedicated to the memory of Hans Ris and the second will cover “Quantitative X-ray Microanalysis” and honors Art Chodos. The program also has sessions celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Observation of Dislocations and the 50th Anniversary of X-ray Mapping. Of course, an essential aspect of the scientific program is your vital contributed paper! We encourage you to contribute your work for presentation as part of this exciting program.

Distinguished Scientist Awards.

Burton Medal.

Outstanding Technologist Awards.

Mort Maser Distinguished Service Award.

2005 Best Biological Paper.

2005 Best Materials Paper.

2005 Best Techniques Paper.

Calendar of meetings and courses.

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Message from the President.

MSA calendar of events.

Council members.

MSA appointed officers.

MSA sustaining members.

MSA awards.

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2006

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Message from the President.

MAS calendar of events.

MAS council officers 2006.

MAS past presidents.

MAS sustain members.

2006 awards.

Message from the President.

IMS calendar of events.

IMS board of directors.

IMS corporate sponsors.

Past presidents.

IMS awards.

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Message from the President/ Message du président.

Calendar of events MSC-SMC / Évenements.

MSC-SMC Council Officers—Membres du Conseil 2006

MSC-SMC Past Presidents/Anciens Présidents

MSC-SMC Sustaining Members/Membres Corporatifs

G. T. Simon Awards

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Navy Pier Convention Center, Level 3 meeting rooms.

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005

Monday, July 31, 2006: The Henry Clifton Sorby Award Lecture (8:00 AM, Room 318/319

Monday, July 31, 2006: Platform Sessions (8:00 AM–12:00 Noon)

Monday, July 31, 2006: MSA Presidential Happenings (12:15–1:30 PM

Monday, July 31, 2006: Platform Sessions (1:30–3:30 PM)

Monday, July 31, 2006: Poster Presentations (3:30–5:00 PM) Exhibition Hall

Tuesday, August 1, 2006: Platform Sessions (8:00 AM–12:00 Noon)

Tuesday, August 1, 2006: MAS Presidential Happenings (12:15–1:30 PM Room 310/312)

Tuesday, August 1, 2006: Platform Sessions (1:30–3:30 PM)

Tuesday, August 1, 2006: Poster Presentations (3:30–5:00 PM) Exhibition Hall

Tuesday, August 1, 2006: Vendor Tutorials (5:00–7:00 PM, Exhibit Hall Ticket required, see MSA MegaBooth for information)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: Platform Sessions (8:00 AM–12:00 Noon)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: IMS General Members Meeting (12:00–1:30 PM, Room 318/319)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: MSA Business Meeting (12:00–1:30 PM, Room 307)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: Platform Sessions (1:30–3:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: Poster Presentations (3:30–5:00 PM) Exhibition Hall

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: MAS Business Meeting (5:00–6:00 PM, Room 310/312)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: MSC/SMC Annual General Meeting (5:00–6:00 PM, Room 327)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: MSC/SMC G.T. Simon Awards Presentation (6:00 PM, Room 327)

Wednesday, August 2, 2006: IMS Awards Banquet (6:30 PM Ticket required, visit IMS Booth for information)

Thursday, August 3, 2006: Platform Sessions (8:00 AM–12:00 Noon)

Thursday, August 3, 2006: Platform Sessions (1:30–3:30 PM)

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2006

Extended abstract of a paper presented at Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 30 – August 3, 2005