On January 29th, the Chemistry Department hosted our first Facilities Open House, where we showcased nine of our state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Mass spectrometry services our research communities by providing mass spectrometry or LCMS analysis for synthetic organic molecules, biomolecules, and natural products. They are available for consultation on mass spectrometry experiment design, method development, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation. The facility's mission is to provide state-of-the-art mass spectrometry resources for research and education.
The Optical Spectroscopy Lab offers a wide range of analytical instrumentation for the characterization of a variety of organic, inorganic, biological and environmental samples. It is a self-service based facility where users can access wide range of analytical instrumentations. Users can schedule time to use instruments after passing mandatory training.
The Chemistry glass shop can meet all of your needs for repair, modification and custom design of scientific borosilicate (Pyrex) or quartz apparatus. The glass shop is readily available for consultation on design work and can perform on-site, “in-situ” repair work in your lab as well as all in-shop services. The glass shop is happy to manufacture standard catalog glass apparatus and components.
The machine shop provides support in many ways, from concept and design to manufacture and research. They create custom sample holders, optical mounts, vacuum chambers, and more.
NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) Spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to study the structure and environment of atomic nuclei in molecules. The D.M. Grant NMR Center supports the research community by supplying access to state-of-the-art NMR instrumentation. They currently have eight operating instruments, supporting research involving both liquid/solution phase samples and solid-state materials.
The X-Ray Crystallographic Core Facility is a recharge center shared by the Department of Chemistry and Department of Biochemistry. The facility specializes in single crystal X-ray diffraction and structure determination of small and macromolecules. They offer services such as preparation of Protein/DNA, guidance for crystal growth, high-throughput crystallization, and much more.
The Electronics Lab and Computer Center offers research support services and equipment provision, like prototyping, fabrication, technical services, and repair support, as well as technical guidance and mentorship.
At the Chemistry stockroom, you can purchase a large variety of chemicals, laboratory supplies, and office supplies, for all your research, teaching, and administrative needs. Anyone can purchase supplies from the stockroom, and orders can be ready in as little as 15 minutes.
This facility, a collaboration between the Chemistry Department and the School of Biological Sciences, designs and builds structures for a variety of needs.
During the open house, our facilities personnel each presented the amazing work they perform, and informed attendees - chemists and non-chemists alike - of the various ways in which their research can be supported by our facilities. After learning about the unique capabilities our facilities offer, attendees were able to tour the spaces themselves, and even observe fascinating demonstrations.
Learn more about each of our facilities and how they can support your research here.