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Training

Discovery Lab provides training to all students, faculty, or staff members looking to utilize our instruments or equipment. Users are required to complete on-line training modules, in-person practical sessions, and be signed off by a peer leader before using any instruments/equipment.

Discovery Lab Orientation

Our orientation will provide you with a broad overview of the Discovery Lab – mission, Technical Spaces, policies, and available equipment.

Technical Training

We also have required training for each Technical Space located in the Discovery Lab. Check out the table below to learn more about our offerings.

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Work on supervised class activities, projects, or other programs

Discovery Lab Orientation

  • Online orientation
  • In-person lab tour

Work on / lead experiments related to biotechnology, organic and physical chemistry, etc.

Wet Lab Access

  • Online overview and equipment overview
  • In-person safety brief
  • Required VT EHS training

Design and assemble prototype devices built from a variety of materials

Fabrication Lab Access

  • Online overview and equipment overview
  • In-person safety brief
  • Required VT EHS training
  • In-person practical exercises
  • Signed off by a Peer Leader for Safe and Appropriate Use

Use the Discovery Lab’s 3-D printers and CNC router

Printing Room Access

  • Online overview and equipment overview
  • Required VT EHS training
  • In-person safety brief
  • In-person practical exercises
  • Signed off by a Peer Leader for Safe and Appropriate Use

Use the soldering equipment, oscilloscopes, and other equipment necessary for electrical projects

Circuit Build Room Access

  • In-person safety brief
  • Required VT EHS training
  • In-person practical exercises
  • Signed off by a Peer Leader for Safe and Appropriate Use

Use the imaging instruments located in the Microscopy Room

Microscopy Room Access

  • Online overview and equipment overview
  • In-person safety brief
  • Required VT EHS training
  • In-person practical exercises
  • Signed off by a Peer Leader for Safe and Appropriate Use

Use the Discovery labs dedicated analytic machines

Data Analytics Access

  • Online overview and equipment overview
  • Discovery Lab IT usage agreement

Utilize the specialized instruments and associated analysis

Instrument Lab Access

  • Online overview and instrument overviews
  • Required VT EHS training
  • In-person safety brief
  • In-person practical exercises
  • Signed off by a Peer Leader for Safe and Appropriate Use