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2026 Microscopy Course Calendar

August

August 10 – 14: Chemical Microscopy at Cornell University IN-PERSON (1202) Closed
August 13: Microscopical Identification of Asbestos 1-Day Refresher (1601V) ONLINE Closed
August 17 – 20: Sample Preparation and Manipulation for Microanalysis (1501) IN-PERSON Closed
August 24 – 28: Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (1201) / Forensic Microscopy (1204) IN-PERSON Closed

September

September 1 – 2: Microscope Cleaning, Maintenance, and Adjustment (1301) IN-PERSON Closing soon
September 14 – 18: Microscopical Identification of Asbestos (1608A) IN-PERSON Closing soon
September 21 – 25: Advanced Asbestos Identification (1608B) IN-PERSON Closing soon

October

October 6 – 8: Fluorescence Microscopy (1210) IN-PERSON Closing soon
October 7: Microscopical Identification of Asbestos 1-Day Refresher (1601V) ONLINE
October 21: Applied Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Basics 1-Day Refresher (1200V) ONLINE
October 19 – 23: Indoor Air Quality: Fungal Spore Identification (1630) IN-PERSON
October 26 – 30: Asbestos Fiber Counting [NIOSH 582] (1616) IN-PERSON

November

November 3 – 4: Microscope Cleaning, Maintenance, and Adjustment (1301V) ONLINE 
November 9 – 13: Microscopical Identification of Asbestos (1608A) IN-PERSON
November 17 – 19: Sample Preparation and Manipulation for Microanalysis (1501V) ONLINE

December

December 7 – 11: Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (1201) / Forensic Microscopy (1204) IN-PERSON
December 14 – 18: Indoor Air Quality: Fungal Spore Identification (1630V) ONLINE

Cancellation and Refund PolicyNever make non-refundable travel plans for in-person courses before receiving written (email) notification that the class or event will run.
A minimum of 21 days notice of cancellation prior to the first day of a course or event is required for a full refund (less any processing fees). If cancellation or postponement takes place within 21 days of the first day of a course or event, a cancellation charge of 50% of the total fee is payable. If cancellation takes place within 14 days of the first day of a course or event, no refund is payable and any additional expenses incurred will also be chargeable. 
McCrone Research Institute reserves the right to cancel within 10 working days of the first day of a course or event due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. Registrants in courses will be given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Additional courses will be posted as soon as they become available. Courses and schedules are subject to change. Check this page frequently for updates and revisions. 

If McCrone needs to reschedule a course, we will notify you and give you the option to receive a full refund or simply roll over your registration to the new dates. If McCrone is unable to run the event again, you will receive a full refund or credit for tuition paid.