Multiple collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry is a powerful technique for precisely quantifying subtle variations in the isotopic abundance of most elements in the periodic table. Over the last 30 years, the use of MC-ICP-MS in isotope geochemistry has become widespread. However, only in the last decade have MC-ICP-MS instruments become widely available that include collision-reaction cell (CRC) capability. The incorporation of CRC's opens many new analytical possibilities, but also comes with challenges. In this workshop, we aim to bring together researchers who currently use or plan to use CRC-MC-ICP-MS in their work, with the goal of sharing analytical approaches, discussing applications, and testing new ideas in a series of lab demos.
Please direct any questions to Michael Kipp (michael.kipp@duke.edu) or Rosa Grigoryan (rosa.grigoryan@duke.edu).
We thank our sponsors for making this event possible:
Workshop attendance is open to students, postdocs and research scientists or faculty at all levels. Travel support is available for a limited number of students and postdocs. To receive full consideration for workshop attendance and travel support, please complete the registration form by September 30.
All participants will be invited to share their own research in our poster sessions.
Our program features a combination of technical lectures, interactive poster sessions, and hands-on instrument demos. A detailed program will be distributed prior to the workshop.
A big thanks to our invited speakers:
Day 1: Wednesday, December 2
Day 2: Thursday, December 3
Day 3: Friday, December 4
Q: Where is this workshop being held? A: In GAIA Lab in the Division of Earth and Climate Sciences at Duke University in Durham, NC USA. There will not be virtual attendance options given the hands-on nature of lab demos.
Q: What sort of travel support is provided? A: For a limited number of students and postdocs, we will be able to cover flights and lodging. Lunches and one workshop dinner will be provided for all participants.
Q: I don't use CRC-MC-ICP-MS, can I still attend? A: Yes! We encourage attendance from anyone interested in learning more about these techniques.
Q: Can I analyze my own samples during the workshop? A: Possibly. Given the limited instrument time, it will be difficult to analyze large sample sets. But if interested in pilot data, please contact us prior to the workshop to arrange sending samples beforehand.
Q: Will this workshop be offered again? A: We hope to offer at least one more rendition of this workshop in the next 1-2 years.