*Apologize for multiple postings* *Hello everyone,* We are excited to share the final announcement introducing our lecturers for the fully virtual workshop: *“Recent Developments and Applications in Earth and Planetary Sciences of Electron Probe Micro-analysis”* *Dates:* 23–26 March 2026 This workshop focuses on the electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA), highlighting modern developments and geological applications. *New this year:* sessions on Bruker AMICS automated mineralogy, oxidation state measurements in glasses and minerals, novel EPMA applications in meteoritics, and advanced software tools for EPMA users. 🔗 *Workshop details:* https://sites.google.com/view/epma-athens2026 📝 *Register here:* https://forms.gle/FDFmdB4tVBKq4cpr7 *Meet our lecturers (Vol.2):* - *Colin Macrae (CSIRO Mineral Resources)* – Expert in microanalysis, X-ray diffraction, hyperspectral soft X-ray emission spectrometry, and cathodoluminescence. Co-developer of xCLent and SXES software, past President of AMAS. - *Serguei Matveev (JEOL Germany GmbH)* – EPMA and SEM specialist with extensive experience in instrument operation and maintenance across multiple international research institutions. - *Amanda Ostwald (Michigan State University)* – PhD in Geoscience; research on martian meteorites, igneous rocks on Mars, microanalytical techniques, and thermodynamic modeling; former postdoctoral fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. - *Jesse Walters (University of Graz)* – Assistant Professor of Petrochronology; studies geochemical cycling, redox processes, tectonometamorphic histories, and critical metal deposits using analytical, chronological, and computational methods. This workshop offers *valuable knowledge for undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhDs, postdocs, senior scientists, and lab managers*, covering both basics and advanced aspects of EPMA. *Fees:* - Early registration (by 28 Feb 2026): €40 → includes full access to workshop recordings, presentations, and transcripts - Late registration (after 28 Feb 2026): €52 Secure your virtual seat soon! 🔗 *Workshop details:* https://sites.google.com/view/epma-athens2026 📝 *Register here:* https://forms.gle/FDFmdB4tVBKq4cpr7 *On behalf of the EPMA workshop committee,* *Best regards,* Baziotis Ioannis ---------------------------------------------------------------- Ioannis Baziotis ibaziotis@aua.gr Associate Professor of Mineralogy and Petrology Director of the Center of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Laboratory of Mineralogy and Geology Agricultural University of Athens 75 Iera Odos St., Athens, 11855 Greece (+30)-210-529-4155; (+30)-6975967914 Personal site: http://ibaziotis.wix.com/ioannis-baziotis ----------------------------------------------------------------