INTRODUCTION

“Welcome and thank you for subscribing to Macroscopic Solutions official newsletter!  Since our formation in June 2013, our team has been busy collaborating with scientists, engineers and educators to become the leader in high quality macroscopic imaging techniques and solutions. Our newsletter is where you will find information about our most recent images, projects, news and upcoming events.  Enjoy!”

            - Macroscopic Solutions Co-founder, Mark Smith

Color Inverted lac Z stained mouse embryo stabilized in 70% EtOH with an added thickening agent. Cultured

NEWS

MACRO IMAGES FOR SCIENTISTS

Macroscopic Solutions would like to thank everyone who has participated in their Macro Images for Scientists group on Flickr. This group was created to house macro images that provide scientific data and show scientific beauty. You do not have to be a scientist to include your images, just be sure they are scientific in nature. Please join the group today to browse the extensive image collection and submit some of your favorite images!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE FLICKR GROUP!



Internal Mold of Gastropod

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Macropod Images Used in Publications

Dr. Ellen Yerger is the entomologist of the Biology Department at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research focus is on plant-insect interactions. Her most recent publication, Impacts of Climate Change on Commonly Encountered Forest Lepidoptera of Pennsylvania, includes multiple images captured with the Macropod.

VIEW THE FULL REPORT HERE!

 

EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

Upcoming Events

The 49th Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America Northeastern Section

NEGSA Imaging Special – SHOW US THIS NEWSLETTER ON YOUR PHONE AND GET YOUR FIRST IMAGE FREE!

If you will be at the meeting, stop by the Macroscopic Solutions booth to learn more about their new imaging technology, and don’t forget to bring some samples of your own to be imaged. Maybe you are in need of images for a publication, research purposes, or simply because curiosity has taken over. Whichever reason it may be, take advantage of this opportunity and receive a free high-res image! Exhibits will be set up throughout the entire meeting.

Read the full article and view the Exhibit Hall Schedule

Past Events

The 10th North American Paleontological Convention
Last month, from February 15-18, Macroscopic Solutions exhibited their high resolution imaging device and techniques at the highly anticipated North American Paleontological Convention in Gainesville, Florida! Because this event takes place only once every 4-5 years, it attracts professional paleontologists and enthusiasts from all over the world. This year, over 500 people flocked to the University of Florida Hilton Conference Center from 26 different countries. The Paleontological Society administered the convention, having arranged a wide variety of sessions focused on new research topics and techniques within the multiple disciplines of paleontology. This convention enhanced communication between professionals

and enthusiasts, while bridging the gaps that exist between scientific disciplines.

Macroscopic Solutions attracted the majority of attendees to their booth, displayed their imaging device, the Macropod, explained its functions, and captured several great images. Luckily, many of the attendees were carrying some of their favorite fossils, and had them imaged by Macroscopic Solutions. You can view many of these images here.

Entomology 2013

The 3,400 in attendance at the 2013 Entomological Society of America conference made for an incredible turnout in Austin, TX. There were more than 50 exhibitors, including Macroscopic Solutions. The conference proved to be a great success, providing a positive environment for those interested in entomology.

Macroscopic Solutions was asked to provide some information on their imaging technology, which was then featured in Entomology Today.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Macroscopic Solutions to Sponsor Potable Water Project

Team up with Macroscopic Solutions to provide potable water to students and teachers at the Government Bilingual High School of Dschang in the village of Dschang, Cameroon. Each day, most all of the members of the school go the entire school day without drinking water. For those that do drink at school, the water is often found at an unreliable source, such as a local stream, or from local people. This is an unhealthy practice that puts the wellbeing of these people at risk. Macroscopic Solutions asks you to join in and keep these students and teachers hydrated, healthy, and motivated.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE!

Day 2 of digging the well. Nothing beyond a shovel, pick, and bucket were used during the digging process.

The elevated water tower enables gravity driven water to flow to the school campus.