At the request of the Office of Basic Energy Sciences a workshop is being organized to define the scientific context and strategic priorities for DOE-BES' electron scattering development over the next decade and beyond.

At the workshop, we wish to generate discussion based on the scientific challenges that might be met by electron scattering, considered in light of (but not driven by) current or projected instrumental capabilities, in order to help prioritize future development directions. We are seeking input from, and a discussion among, the electron microscopy and broader R&D communities on the full range of needs, capabilities, and opportunities. The workshop will feature discussions in three major materials areas: functional materials, nanoparticles, and materials for energy applications. We are inviting researchers with expertise in one or more of these areas, as well as those with cross-cutting expertise in electron-scattering instrumentation and technique. The format of the workshop will be structured to maximize discussion among participants, and participation will be limited to approximately 50 individuals on an invitation-only basis.