The IQ Center is a state-of-the-art collaborative teaching and learning space that fosters interdisciplinary research. The Center is located on the second floor of the Telford Science Library, and its creation was supported by a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), as well as funds from the university and individual donors. Featuring the latest technology and instruments, the IQ Center is devoted to data acquisition, computation, visual imaging and innovative teaching methods. The IQ Center is divided into several spaces:
This exceptional modern imaging lab is the largest space in the IQ Center with space for 36 students. It is student-centered, and the design allows for various configurations of the tables so that students can collaborate in groups more easily.
This space is a physical and virtual sandbox for courses and research that integrate real-world components with high-speed recording capabilities. Items can also be attached to a permanent scaffolding on the ceiling and large segmented tables allow for quick reconfiguration of the space. It also has 3D inputs from laser scanners and floor and ceiling video feeds.
This computer lab is equipped with 8 high-performance workstations with dual monitors. Dual ceiling mounted projectors create a seamless wall-to-wall image at the front of the space. This lab can be used independently or in combination with the analytical instruments suite. A live video link connects each of the instrument rooms allowing remote viewing of images collected.
The sample prep room is available to anyone working in the instrumentation suites. This room contains the sample coating machines for the scanning electron microscope, as well as equipment for staining and sectioning samples for light microscopy. It contains a sink, but not a fume hood. This room is not available for reservation.
This suite is home to the Zeiss EVO MA 15 Scanning Electron Microscope.
This room is home to a variety of optical imaging systems and spectrometers that are well suited analysis of surface and subsurface composition.
This suite contains the Olympus FV1000 inverted laser scanning confocal microscope. This Scope is outfitted with multiple laser wavelengths and a humidified temperature controlled chamber covering the stage, making it perfect for the long-term study of living samples.
This room is home to the Olympus BX-41 upright microscope with automated stage control.