Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon 2, 2025

The second Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon brought together a global network of researchers, students, and industry partners to tackle real microscopy challenges through AI‑driven solutions. Participants collaborated across more than twenty international sites in a hybrid format, working with mentors to develop innovative imaging, spectroscopy, and automation workflows. The event emphasized open science, teamwork, and hands‑on problem‑solving, culminating in cross‑site presentations and an award ceremony celebrating standout contributions.

The hackathon materials are available on GitHub

Machine Learning in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Workshop, 2025

The 2025 Machine Learning in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Workshop continued the series emphasis on integrating advanced ML techniques with modern electron microscopy. Hosted in a hybrid format, the program combined lectures, demonstrations, and hands‑on exercises designed to strengthen participants’ ability to analyze complex datasets and apply ML‑driven approaches to their research. The workshop underscored the importance of computational literacy and reproducible workflows in contemporary microscopy.

The workshop materials are available on GitHub

AI and ML for Microscopy Hackathon, 2024

The Machine Learning for Microscopy Hackathon established a collaborative platform for addressing microscopy challenges through modern AI and data‑driven approaches. Participants from diverse scientific backgrounds worked together in a hybrid format, developing solutions spanning image analysis, optimization, and automated experimentation. The event emphasized community building, methodological rigor, and cross‑disciplinary exchange, setting the foundation for subsequent hackathons in the series.

The hackathon materials are available on GitHub

The concise overview of the hackathon is available in this Machine Learning: Science and Technology article

Machine Learning in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Workshop, 2024

The 2024 Machine Learning in Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy Workshop provided a structured hybrid program focused on modern electron microscopy and machine‑learning‑enabled data analysis. Participants engaged with lectures and practical sessions covering imaging, spectroscopy, and automated experimentation workflows, supported by curated datasets and guided instruction. The event highlighted the growing role of ML in microscopy research and fostered a collaborative environment for skill development across diverse scientific backgrounds.

The workshop materials are available on GitHub

Virtual Summer School: Machine Learning in Electron Microscopy, 2023

The 2023 Machine Learning in Electron Microscopy School introduced participants to foundational and emerging ML methods for analyzing imaging and hyperspectral data. Through a combination of lectures and hands‑on Google Colab exercises, attendees developed practical skills for applying ML workflows to STEM, STEM‑EELS, and 4D STEM datasets. The program emphasized methodological understanding, reproducible analysis, and the integration of ML into real microscopy research scenarios.

The school materials are available on GitHub

Presentations and tutorials are available on YouTube