How to use the lab

Attend an orientation:
- - Submit a online Lab User Intake Form
  - Schedule an engagement session in the lab for a basic safety orientation
Schedule training, reserve, and log usage of equipment:
- - Complete Step 1 above
  - After the orientation, sign in to the Rodgers LMS (Lab Management System)
  - Once you are trained on a tool you can use it during Open Hours
  - For equipment use outside Open Hours, watch for a Rodgers RLE Lab Specific Training calendar invite
    - Trainings happen every other week, Monday mornings at 9:15 am in the lab
Let’s talk!
- - What do you want to do?
  - How can the lab help?
    - Check our Dr. Nagle’s technical portfolio
    - Learn what capabilities the lab has now
    - Learn what software the lab provides access to
    - Hear about planned capabilities
    - Suggest resources for Rodgers to acquire
    - Learn about useful stuff elsewhere — hardware, software, services, advice, inspiration — both on and off campus
Review the Rodgers Lab safety requirements
- - The basic orientation (Step 1, above) will allow you to use many resources in Rodgers
  - For certain equipment such as the fume hood, Dr. Nagle must review your pre-existing MIT training first
If you’re here about the 26-065 shop, then
- - First complete the Lab user intake form
  - Complete the 26-065 Machine Shop User Form
  - You must complete the Edgerton Shop Training to access the 26-065 Machine Shop

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Connect!

Please also connect via Slack to inquire about the lab, to discuss an issue you have, or to connect remotely for any reason. There is a growing community of users across RLE, and beyond.

Once on Slack, you are encouraged to click on Channels:Manage:Browse channels to find more channels of interest to you. For example, most pieces of equipment have their own channel and people who use those tools could help you if Dr. Nagle is not available.