AL HARMON

Over 15 years experience in preparation for and analysis of materials by analytical electron microscopy using various techniques including ultramicrotomy and cryo-ultramicrotomy. Preparation and analysis of various biological specimens, which includes lung tissue for asbestos analysis and organ tissue for histology. Preparation and analysis of mineral specimens for electron microscopy including asbestos air and dust samples.

EDUCATION:

B.S. Biology and Chemistry, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1963

M.D. Louisiana State University Medical School, 1967

NIOSH 582 Course – 1989

TEM Asbestos Analysis, McCrone Research Institute – 1990

Safety and Health Coordinators Course – 1994

TEM Specimen Preparation Course, Gatan-2004

Advanced Asbestos Analysis by TEM, MVA Scientific Consultants -2004

Advanced Metallographic Techniques, ASM/Buehler-2005

OTHER:

Co-Produced / Directed three educational documentaries in a series about wild bears entitled “Season of the Bear,” which have won 7 international film awards in the categories “Nature and Wildlife,” “Ecology, Environment & Conservation,” “Children’s,” and “Videography / Cinematography.” Awards include bronze, silver and gold at WorldFest International Film Festival (5) and Telly Awards (2).

Co-produced and edited a training videotape on asbestos exposure, which was used by the EPA for training and was aired in part on three different network news magazines – 1999 to 2001.