College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Scientific Instrumentation 1-day Summer Camp

Looking to gain hands-on experience with instrumentation used in fields such as medicine, forensic science and environmental research? Want to get a head start on the skills and techniques you'll need to prepare you for future studies and career opportunities?

This Scientific Instrumentation Camp will put you ahead of the competition!

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Place: Instrumentation Center, UToledo Main Campus


Free and open to high school students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Only 10 seats available! Registration information below. 
Hosted by the Instrumentation Center Team!


Registration

Capacity is limited. If you are interested in attending please submit your information as early as possible to ensure a seat. Maximum capacity is 10 students. Due to space and safety guidelines, students may not bring a guest. 

To register:

https://forms.gle/pgoi5mwpF7yCeW6e7

Registration deadline: Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.


Agenda

  • 9:30-10:10 a.m.
    • Molecular Model Building: Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose Model

  • 10:15-10:55 a.m.
    • Scanning Electron Microscopy

  • 11-11:40 a.m.
    • Powder Diffraction

  • 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • 12:35-1:15 p.m.
    • Thermal Analysis

  • 1:20-2 p.m.
    • Magnetic Resonance

  • 2:05-2:45 p.m.
    • MALDI Mass Spectrometry

  • 2:50-3:30 p.m.
    • Single Crystal Diffraction

  • If time permits:
    • Periodic Table

Location/Parking 

For GPS driving directions to the Instrumentation Center, located on UToledo's main campus, please use 3100 W. Towerview Blvd., Toledo, OH., 43606, as the destination.

  • When you arrive at the University of Toledo, park in Area 13, directly adjacent to Wolfe Hall. (Parking permits are required.) You can pay for hourly parking on the go from the ease of your own phone by using the ParkMobile app or ParkMobile website
  • Enter the doors to Wolfe Hall.
  • Once inside the building, turn right and continue down the hallway until you see the Chemistry Support Services doors.
  • Take the elevator to the right of these doors to go down to the basement.
  • Upon exiting the elevator, turn left and you will see the entrance to the Instrumentation Center! 

Contact information

I-Center phone: 419.530.7847

Dr. Kristin Kirschbaum, I-Center director
kristin.kirschbaum@utoledo.edu

Dr. Brit Eggly, SCOPE program manager
britney.eggly@utoledo.edu

The Instrumentation Center

Last Updated: 6/30/25