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New member from Maryland
Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:37 pm
by kerry
I'm a recently retired microbiologist, who used a wide variety of scopes at work (stereomicroscopes, "regular" compound scope, fluorescent, darkfield, etc.), but had a relatively limited range of specimens (clinical microbiological specimens), no expertise in preparing complex specimens, and little experience in microscope setup, photomicrography, and maintenance. With all of that in mind, I'm very thankful to Oliver Kim for putting together the MicrobeHunter website, and this forum. It's an incredibly useful resource. I'm looking forward to participating in the forum, and to learning from other amateur and professional microscopists.
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:01 am
by zzffnn
Welcome to the forum, Kerry. Good to see another microbiologist here
What are your subjects of interest? Plant sections (complex preparation, but not unlike your pathology/clinical micro work) and/or pond protists (no preparation needed).?
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 12:03 am
by Crater Eddie
Welcome to the forum!
CE
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:06 pm
by mrsonchus
Welcome kerry to this fine forum. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folk here!
John B (UK).
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:12 pm
by wstenberg
Welcome to the Forum!
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 11:24 pm
by JimT
Welcome Kerry. Good place to be and welcome to the world of retirement.
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:12 pm
by kerry
zzffnn wrote:Welcome to the forum, Kerry. Good to see another microbiologist here
What are your subjects of interest? Plant sections (complex preparation, but not unlike your pathology/clinical micro work) and/or pond protists (no preparation needed).?
I'm hoping to do some photomicrography on specimens that I collect at various refuges on the Chesapeake Bay (Maryland and Virginia). I'm setting up a nature trail at one of the wildlife refuges, intended to teach visitors about the organisms that they can't see without a microscope, and I'd like to use some of my own photographs.
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 11:44 am
by IanW
kerry wrote:zzffnn wrote:Welcome to the forum, Kerry. Good to see another microbiologist here
What are your subjects of interest? Plant sections (complex preparation, but not unlike your pathology/clinical micro work) and/or pond protists (no preparation needed).?
I'm hoping to do some photomicrography on specimens that I collect at various refuges on the Chesapeake Bay (Maryland and Virginia). I'm setting up a nature trail at one of the wildlife refuges, intended to teach visitors about the organisms that they can't see without a microscope, and I'd like to use some of my own photographs.
I am very much looking forward to seeing your work!
Re: New member from Maryland
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 7:32 pm
by charlie g
Welcome to forum, Kerry. I hope your retirement still has contacts with folks whom may supply you with chemicals you might want to use in your microscopy.
It's great that you intend to share microscopy with all of us, yes, yes! And as you state, bravo to Oliver Kim for building this community platform.
Again, welcome Kerry. Charlie Guevara fingerlakes/US