(Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester, MA) -- Studying the complexities of surfaces—their textures, roughness, and behavior—can yield a world of information in a broad range of fields, including anthropology, archaeology, biomedical sciences, food science, forensics, and manufacturing. The 1st Surface Metrology Seminar for the Americas, to be held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Oct. 24–26, 2011, will bring together experts in surface metrology to teach practitioners in these and other disciplines how to most effectively use the latest tools and technologies. Register online.

“This seminar provides a unique opportunity for anyone working with surfaces to learn from international experts in all facets of surface metrology,” says Christopher Brown, professor of mechanical engineering and director of WPI’s Surface Metrology Laboratory. “It is probably the best educational event ever organized for practitioners in this field. The objective is to help professionals in a broad range of areas learn new techniques that can raise the level of the surface metrology they practice.”

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