UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Center for Quantitative Imaging (CQI) has launched the Penn State CT Users Group. Open to faculty, students and researchers across all Penn State campuses, the group welcomes those interested in harnessing the power of computed tomography (CT) for their work. All experience levels are encouraged to participate.
CT is a powerful imaging technique generating high-resolution 3D images of various subjects, from delicate fish specimens to complex electronics. This non-destructive method allows for in-depth examination of internal structures, providing valuable insights into composition and function.
The group will meet monthly on the third Wednesday of each month in a hybrid format (in-person and online). The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. In-person attendees can gather at 416 Academic Activities Building, while online participants can join via Zoom. All attendees are asked to register at this link.
“This group will provide the Penn State research community with great opportunities to network and form meaningful collaborations and partnerships that will benefit from this powerful tool and CQI’s subject matter experts,” said Odette Mina, managing director of the Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories.
By joining the CT Users Group, members can boost their research by discovering new CT applications across disciplines, network and collaborate with fellow CT users, master CT techniques through learning from CQI staff and experienced users, exchange ideas and gain insights and sharpen their skills in scan optimization, image processing, and data analysis.
The initial meeting will feature a presentation titled "CT Resources and Capabilities at Penn State Center for Quantitative Imaging" by Michelle Quigley, assistant research professor and CQI manager.
The Center for Quantitative Imaging is a shared multi-user instrumentation facility managed by the Institute of Energy and the Environment. The center provides clients with detailed, non-destructive microCT imaging. CQI focuses on two main areas of research: monitoring internal processes in experimental systems and characterizing complex three-dimensional structure and material composition in natural and synthetic systems.