Most common techniques used

Microanalysis (17)

SEM (14)

TEM (7)

LM (6)

FIB (5)

Workplace

Industry (13)

University (9)

Government (5)

Vendor (3)

Consulting, other (2)

Years of experience

5-10 (13)

20+ (12)

Less than 5 (5)

10-20 (2)

Members interested in serving on a committee

Event (9)

Outreach (7)

Financial (3)

Preferred days for evening meetings (97% prefer weekday meetings)

Wednesday (17)

Tuesday (14)

Thursday (13)

Monday (10)

Friday (4)

Preferred times for evening meetings

6-8 PM (23)

5-7 PM (11)

7-9 PM (7)

Willingness to attend other CDMMS events

Half-day event during the week (90%)

Full-day event during the week (63%)

Half-day event on a weekend (63%)

Full-day event on a weekend (47%)

Interest in type of event (sums of interest levels of all respondents)

Local technical speaker with dinner/refreshments (262)

Nationally-known speaker with dinner/refreshments (255)

Poster session of local research (231)

Outreach event e.g. at a middle school (228)

Half or full day technique workshop (224)

Tour of local microscopy facility (224)

Members who:

Plan on attending national microscopy/microanalysis meetings (65%)

Plan on purchasing a new instrument (42%)

Plan on purchasing an accessory (63%)

Belong to an organization willing to host a CDMMS meeting (56%)

Are willing to pay dues (average amount offered was $25) (91%)

last update 19 December 2002