Abstract

This paper summarizes the presentations and discussions that took place at an international workshop concerning remote-access electron microscopy. This capability is rapidly expanding owing to improvements in the power of personal computers and ever-increasing speed and bandwidth of internet connections. It is also becoming more important as the cost of state-of-the-art equipment soars. The opportunities in both research and in educational outreach are identified and discussed, and the need for the following meetings established. The importance of embracing established and emerging national scientific endeavors is also emphasized.