Raising the standard for EDS

As a course attendee, you will learn the fundamentals of the EDS technique, including theory and capabilities using the APEX™ software to enhance your basic EDS/EDX studies.

  • Benefit from a deeply engaging hands-on learning experience with practical applications and instructor feedback in the Pleasanton, CA facility from October 20 - 21, 2025

  • Immerse yourself in discussions with fellow researchers to enhance performance and grow your collaborative network

  • Gain the fundamental training necessary to thoroughly understand the EDS technique

  • Attain a professional certificate upon completion of the in-person course

  • Exclusive access to the extensive EDS video library until October 31, 2026

Bundle includes

Instructor(s)

Shawn Wallace

Applications Engineer

Shawn Wallace joined EDAX in 2015 as an Applications Engineer specializing in EBSD. He has a strong background in all sorts of instrumentations including EBSD, electron microprobe, all sorts of mass spectrometry, and computed tomography. In his career, he has taught researchers of all levels, from post docs to undergrads, how to use instrumentation and he continues that here at EDAX. Shawn earned his MS in Geology from the University of South Carolina. His research focused on method development for ICP-Mass spectrometry and geothermobarometry to help better understand planetary differentiation. After earning his degree, Shawn worked as a Scientific Assistant at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where he helped study the origin of the Solar System using EBSD and other instruments, including 3D work with computed tomography. Shawn hopes to bring those 3D skills to the rapidly expanding 3D EBSD world. When Shawn is not busy running samples, he can often be found in nature, either hiking or fishing or just staring at rocks.

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