Masc Lab

School of Chemistry, Environmental, and Geosciences

Micro Analysis and Spectroscopic Characterization (MASC) Lab

Lake Superior State University

The Micro Analysis and Spectroscopic Characterization (MASC) Lab at LSSU is a multiuser core analytical facility that supports Research, Undergraduate Education, and K-12 Outreach in Northern Michigan and the Upper Midwest with modern instrumentation for electron microscopy and chemical imaging. Applications include imaging and characterization of biologic specimens, rocks and minerals, engineered materials, art and archaeometry, particulate matter, and contaminants. Our facilities are available to both internal and external academic users as well as commercial/industrial users.

The MASC Lab is supported by the National Science Foundation and Lake Superior State University

NSF 2215270 MRI: Acquisition of a low vacuum Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with EDS detector and STEM capability to advance research and undergraduate research training
NSF 2320397 Equipment: MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer to Support Multidisciplinary Research and Education in the Upper Midwest

Crawford Hall, Room 105
Lake Superior State University
College of Arts & Sciences
Sault Saint Marie Michigan 49783

Contact: [email protected] or

Dr. Derek D. Wright, Facility Coordinator

[email protected], 732-501-4973 (cell)