For Immediate Release
03/29/2017

Electron Microscopy Open House set for April 13
Cutting Edge Career Technical Education (CTE) Training at Delta College

San Joaquin Delta College Center for Microscopy and Allied Sciences

(Stockton, CA) Interested in a High Tech career with numerous employment prospects? Interested in the opportunity to make over $50k soon after graduation? Then perhaps San Joaquin Delta College’s Electron Microscopy Program is for you. Find out at Delta’s annual Center for Microscopy and Allied Sciences Open House, Thursday, April 13, 1–6 p.m. Staff and students will provide tours, demonstrations, food and fun!

The electron microscope is a tool used to study extremely small nanoscale objects. Electron Microscopy utilizes an electron beam instead of light to form the image.

Started in 1970 under the leadership of Delta instructors Victor Remillard and Dr. Betty Mathews, Delta’s Electron Microscopy Program is the ONLY community college offering such coursework in the United States. Vigorous fundraising efforts led by former EM instructor, Dr. Judy Murphy, allowed Delta’s state-of-the-art Center for Microscopy and Allied Sciences Building to become a reality in 2003. Graduates often work with research scientists in laboratories, manufacturer's application labs, medical research, or sales and marketing. Rewarding careers await!

Degree and Certificate Options
*Associate in Science, Electron Microscopy - Biological
*Associate in Science, Electron Microscopy - Materials
*Certificate, Electron Microscopy - Biological
*Certificate, Electron Microscopy - Crystalline Material

The coursework is challenging, however the education that allows students to aspire to advanced research jobs is due in no short measure to Delta’s dedicated faculty and staff: Dr. Jon Krupp, Frank Villalovoz, and lab technician Cathy Davis.

Professor Frank Villalovoz has been with the program from the beginning. Frank graduated from Delta’s very first Electron Microscopy Program Class of 1971 – way back when Delta College was still located next to the University of the Pacific. “We have a special relationship with local industry,” says Villalovoz. “Most businesses consider Delta College a prime training ground for Electron Microscope Technicians. We have many technologically advanced instruments, which ensures a unique
cutting edge education.”

As with any career, earnings are important. Starting salaries for Electron Microscope technicians with a Delta certificate can range from $50-$55k. After 5–10 years, you can command up to $70k . . . or more.

So, are YOU interested in an Electron Microscopy career? Then don’t miss Delta College’s Center for Microscopy and Allied Sciences Open House, Thursday, April 13, 1–6 p.m.

For more information call 209-954-5246, or, email Cathy Davis, cdavis@deltacollege.edu.

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Ant image from a Scanning Electron Microscope ###