Lab Space

Below is a brief list and description of laboratories and rooms available to reserve.

  • Each of the five labs offers:

    • A 55" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:Wall-mount controller to control the display.
      HDMI laptop connection below the display.
      Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
    • A desktop.

    Furniture/Millwork

    Four labs will have tilt-top tables and stackable chairs that can be removed and stored away temporarily as research needs dictate space requirements.
    All five labs will have a varying combination of upper cabinets, freestanding cabinets and mobile pedestals for storing various sizes of equipment.

  • Technology

    Observation Room 1

    This room serves as the Command Station for Lab #3. It is equipped with two desktops, a web camera, ceiling microphone, and push-to-talk microphone to allow observers in Observation Room 1 to see and communicate with participants in Lab #3.

    Observation Room 2

    This room serves as the Command Station for Subject Rooms 1 and 2. Like Observation Room 1, it is equipped with a web camera, ceiling microphone and push-to-talk microphone to allow observers in Observation Room 2 to see and communicate with participants in Subject Rooms 1 and 2. One-way mirrors on the walls facing the Subject Rooms also provide another means of viewing participants.

  • Technology

    • A 75" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:Wall-mount controller to control the display.
      • HDMI laptop connection below the display.
      • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
      • Dell micro installed behind the display with wireless keyboard/mouse.
      • Web camera/audio bar below the display for use with Web-based conferencing systems.

    Furniture/Millwork

    • An 8-seater fixed table
  • Overall Concept

    • The Video Room supports web-conferencing and podcasts as well as serves as a secondary Focus Group Room, if needed. The following features facilitate these various functions:

    Technology

    • A 55" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:
      • Wall-mount controller to control the displayHDMI laptop connection below the display.
      • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
      • Dell micro installed behind the display with wireless keyboard/mouse.
      • Web camera/audio bar below the display for use with Web-based conferencing systems.
    • Tascam Mixcast 4-Person Podcast Kit with Podcast Mixer-RecorderPodcast mixer for up to 4 people:
      • 4 mic inputs with auto-mix.
      • 4 headphone outputs.
      • Mix-Minus to connect call-ins with echo-free audio via Bluetooth, USB input or 4-pole TRRS audio cable.
      • Sound pads for instant sound triggering and effects.
      • East and intuitive control using the 5-inch touch panel.
      • Fully compatible with the dedicated TASCAM Podcast Editor software to cover the entire production workflow.

    Furniture/Millwork

    A 5-seater fixed table with fixed storage cabinets that can accommodate smaller research equipment and allows the room to support its various functions.

  • Overall Concept

    • The Computer Room provides both fixed and flexible furniture to support the multi-purpose function of the space.

    Technology

    • Ceiling-mounted projector and a manual pull-down screen.
    • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly will be connected to the projector.

    Furniture/Millwork

    • 20 fixed workstations with 20 desktops.
    • 10 tilt-top tables that seat 20.
      • This area can be utilized for multi-purpose activities and remains flexible in nature. Tables and chairs can be easily stacked and stored along the wall as needed.
  • Technology

    • An existing 55" digital signage display will be repurposed for the Waiting Area. Features that will be connected to the display include:
      • Controller at receptionist's desk to activate Blu-Ray mode.
      • Blu-Ray player residing at the receptionist's desk (children's programming will be provided).

    Furniture/Millwork

    • The seating accommodates both younger and older participants, and the circular children's seating is used to create a physical separation between the two populations.
  • Large equipment

    • Driving Simulator and pQCT scanner (existing)

    Smaller equipment

    • Lighting
    • Livestream deck & lighting
    • Eye tracking equipment
    • Chatbot
    • Scent machines
    • Sweat sensors
    • VR goggles
    • Brainwave monitoring
    • Heart monitoring
    • Weight scale
    • Stadiometer (wall mounted)
    • Transcription kits
    • Eye-blink conditioning machine
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