Elaine Humphrey named Microscopy Society of America fellow

Elaine Humphrey, lab manager for UVic's Advanced Microscopy Facility since 2009, has been named a Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America (Class of 2018) for her "significant contributions to the advancement of the field of microscopy and microanalysis."

Election as a fellow represents major recognition by peers in her field. Humphrey's citation reads: “For advocating for science in education by making microscopy accessible to researchers and the public through her skills in facility management, instruction and creative outreach.”

Hear Humphrey talk about some fascinating microscopic detective work at the March 7 Ideafest event, "Unravelling history using advanced microscopy."