Microscopical Society of Southern California
2010 Meeting Program

Weds January 20, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM. Instead members are invited on a field trip, January 30, 2010 to Ventura County Sheriff's Department Forensic Crime Lab. Members should have received an email from MSSC President, Jim Soliday with further information and directions.

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Weds February 17, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

At this meeting, Prof. Brian Matsumoto will give a talk on Fluorescence Microscopy, which is becoming the predominant research tool of the cell biologist. Fluorescence Microscopy is a staining and illumination technique for envisaging the fine structures of cell. We will talk about fluorescent microscope hardware: the mercury arc illuminator and epifluorescent illuminator as well as the indirect antibody technique staining technique. In addition we will discuss fluorochromes utilization in live cell imaging and the role of fluorescent proteins for studying live cells.

Prof. Matsumoto has recently successfully published a very interesting book on the subject of digital photomicrography.  This is a must have book if you have any intention of acquiring images with a digital camera through your microscope.  Brian has clearly stated the necessary techniques required to get the most out of your DSLR camera.  You will not find a better illustrated guide to the subject as well as a clear and concise description.  He will bring about four copies to the meeting for those who have inquired about the publication, and is selling them at the discounted price of $40 at this meeting.  If you are interested in this recommended work then you should bring a check or cash as there is no facility for accepting credit cards.  For those interested in the book, but unavailable to attend the meeting, the normal US price is $69.95 and the book can be purchased from Rocky Nook Inc. 

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Weds March 17, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds April 21, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds May 19, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

The Pond Life program is undoubtedly one of our best attended and most exciting meetings! Members are strongly encouraged to bring pond water, ditch water, fountain water or anything that lives in water. Microscopes, illuminators and pipettes and tools to play in the water are required.(Extra microscopes are always a good thing to bring for guests to use.) Check out the amoeba to the right, courtesy of www.micrographia.com.

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Weds June 16, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds July 21, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Saturday, August 18, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds September 15, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds October 20, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

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Weds November 17, 2010 at 7:00pm, New Roads School (map)

This is the annual Exhibition Meeting of the Society. This is one of the best events of the year and is a great deal of fun. Each member is encouraged to bring along an exhibit to share. Anything associated with microscopic subjects is welcome. Your exhibit could be simple, for example you could set up your microscope with your favorite slide.

A projector will be provided for those bringing 35mm slides. Posters and display boards are also encouraged, along with the usual sales table. Please remember to bring a label or piece of paper with a brief description of your exhibit.

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No December meeting, instead the MSSC Holiday Banquet, Date and location to be announced

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