## [Nondestructive Characterization Institute (NCI) - Seminars](/centers/nci/seminars) # Nondestructive Characterization Institute (NCI) - [Home](https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/nci) - [Work With Us](https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/nci/work) - [Research Areas and Capabilities](https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/nci/capabilities) - [Publications and Resources](https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/nci/publications-resources) - [Seminars](https://engineering.llnl.gov/centers/nci/seminars) ## Seminars ### NCI Seminar: 3D Imaging of Fruit Fly Neurons and Muscles #### Anthony Azevedo In this talk, Azevedo discusses the teams' use of two unique 3D imaging technologies to create both a "projectome map" (motor neurons to muscles) and a "premotor connectome map" (premotor to motor neurons) for the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, an agile walker and acrobatic flier with only 70 motor neurons per leg and 30 motor neurons per wing. ## NCI Seminar Flyers [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.23.2025.jpg?itok=i5MCJ2IN) ](#modal_0) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.16.2025.jpg?itok=Fm4e6k-T) ](#modal_1) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_09.10.2025.jpg?itok=WBMiHHx0) ](#modal_2) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_09.02.2025.jpg?itok=ruk-qlQV) ](#modal_3) [ ![NCI flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_08.07.2025.jpg?itok=FxwRS_J-) ](#modal_4) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_07.16.2025.jpg?itok=hpJJCFAr) ](#modal_5) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_06.12.2025.jpg?itok=7U0On5iq) ](#modal_6) [ ![NCI Flyer](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_05.16.2025.jpg?itok=yBX9zgfa) ](#modal_7) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.23.2025.jpg "00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.23.2025.jpg") ### NCI Virtual Seminar: Nondestructive Microstructural Characterization Across Material Systems and Processing Conditions using Ultrasound October 23, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.23.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.16.2025.jpg "00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.16.2025.jpg") ### NCI Hybrid Seminar: 3D quantum ghost imaging microscope October 16, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.16.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_09.10.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Hybrid Seminar: The Aerospace Corporation X-ray Imaging Laboratory: Overview September 10, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_10.16.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_09.02.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Hybrid Seminar: Millimeter Wave Evaluation of Metal Powder Characteristics Used in LPBF and DED Additive Manufacturing September 2, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_09.02.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_08.07.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Hybrid Seminar: Ultrasonic Characterization of Complex Microstructures through Immersion Mapping August 7, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_08.07.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_07.16.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Virtual Seminar: Integrated Sensing for Aerospace Vehicles via Electrical Impedance Tomography July 16, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_07.16.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_06.12.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Virtual Seminar: Recent advances in large area x-ray detector technology for quantitative x-ray imaging June 12, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_07.16.2025.pdf) #### × ![NCI Flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_05.16.2025.jpg "NCI Flyer") ### NCI Virtual Seminar: X-Ray Diffraction for Explosives Detection May 16, 2025 [Read flyer](https://engineering.llnl.gov/sites/engineering/files/2025-10/00006_2025_eng_nci-flyer_05.16.2025.pdf) ## Latest News ![acel ribbon cutting](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-07/acel-image-thumb-a.jpg?itok=tBmWVgTZ) ### LLNL introduces Advanced Characterization and Evaluation Laboratory and manufacturing facility LLNL and directorate leadership held dual ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 24, officially marking the opening of the Lab’s Advanced Characterization and Evaluation Laboratory (ACEL) and newest advanced manufacturing facility. [Read article ](https://labportal.llnl.gov/web/myllnl/-/llnl-introduces-advanced-characterization-and-evaluation-laboratory-and-manufacturing-facility?src_regionid=newsline_email&src_target=LLNL%20introduces%20Advanced%20Characterization%20and%20Evaluation%20Laboratory%20and%20manufacturing%20facility) ![ndt in labs](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-07/news0018a.jpg?itok=seiaK3GF) ### Materials Evaluation Special Focus Issue: NDT in US Government Laboratories An Overview of Nondestructive Evaluation and Characterization at LLNL. [Read article ](https://ndtlibrary.asnt.org/subscribe?a=528C01C79357477DA6039D4184C7C1D5) ![hernandez](/sites/engineering/files/styles/orig/public/2025-07/news0027a.jpg?itok=MeU5sxIB) ### José M. Hernández, Engineer turned NASA astronaut inspires employees to "reach for the stars" José has formed the Reach for the Stars Foundation to encourage STEM education for all children. 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