First Friday

From the earliest rudimentary lenses to the marvels of modern science that are today’s state-of-the-art microscopes, microscopy has revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Beginning with the Nimrud (Layard) lens, a piece of rock crystal that dates back to the 8th century BC, through modern-day devices like electron microscopes and scanning probe microscopes, we will explore how microscopes have been used and improved over time. Join us on this enlightening voyage through the annals of microscopy as we celebrate the minds and inventions that have shaped our understanding of the micro cosmos, and explore the transformative potential that advanced microscopy holds for the future of scientific discovery. Presented by Dr. Ronald J. Tackett, Associate Professor of Physics – Kettering University.