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No prior experience is required!
All materials, software, database access, and lab time are included.  You will also receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.

Who should attend?

This workshop is intended for scientists, engineers, geologists, chemists, and materials professionals who use—or plan to use—X-ray diffraction in their work. It is appropriate for both new users seeking a strong foundation and experienced users looking for a refresher on best practices. No prior XRD experience is required. Through hands-on instruction, participants will develop practical skills in sample preparation, instrument operation, experimental design, and data collection, helping them obtain higher-quality diffraction data with greater confidence.

What you will learn

Participants will learn how to collect high-quality X-ray diffraction data through proper sample preparation, instrument setup, and measurement strategies. The course emphasizes hands-on use of modern XRD instrumentation, giving attendees practical experience with experimental planning, data acquisition, and troubleshooting. Participants will also have access to JADE software and the PDF-5+ database from the International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD) to support phase identification and workflow demonstrations. In addition, remote support from software, database, and instrumentation vendors will be available during portions of the workshop. By the end of the course, attendees will be better equipped to confidently operate XRD systems and obtain reliable results for research and industrial applications.

Networking

Connect with fellow attendees & Penn State XRD experts throughout the workshop. Optional evening networking events will provide additional opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and build relationships that can become valuable technical resources long after the course concludes.

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