After Café: More than Just a Picture: Integrating CT into Research

Computed tomography (CT) is a non-destructive technique that is used to investigate the 3D structure in a wide range of materials of both biologic and synthetic origin, from manufactured metal parts to delicate insect specimens. With this technique, samples can be analyzed ranging from the size of cockroach antenna to a bear skull. Using image analysis software, visualization, processing, and quantification of internal and external features can produce eye-catching images, videos, and both quantitative and qualitative information, all with little to no harm to the sample. I will discuss different ways to utilize CT images in your research.