| CSUC Academic Classes | Outside Academic Classes | CSUC Academic Research | Outside Academic Research | Industrial | |
| Unsupervised | No Charge | $25/hr | $45/hr | ||
| Supervised | No Charge | $60/hr | $60/hr | $75/hr | $100/hr |
| Training | No Charge | $60/hr | $75/hr |
Rates and Policies
Hourly Rates
Coating
Carbon: $5 per run + applicable hourly rate for sample prep (if required)
Gold: $10 per run + applicable hourly rate for sample prep (if required)
Critical Point Drying
$5 per sample + applicable hourly rate for sample prep (if required)
Policies
All users must be approved by one of the SEM PIs (E. Nuester, J. Nuester, R. Shapiro, G. Wolfe), or the Lab Director (W. Koperwhats) prior to using the equipment. This may include training hours at our discretion.
Priority scheduling goes to CSU Chico Geobiology researchers.