How to use the lab

  1. Attend an orientation:
  2. 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
  3. Let’s talk!
  4. 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
  5. If you’re here about the 26-065 shop, then

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.