The whole is more than the sum of the parts.
The SHED is designed with uniquely synergistic capabilities, guided by Gestalt principles, to provide safe and broad access to advanced technologies. It fosters interdisciplinary research, education, and applied problem-solving by enabling and catalyzing seamless collaboration across diverse fields.
Designed as a wet-chemistry space. The section includes chemical fume hoods, specially designed perchloric acid fume hood with wash-down capability, benches fitted with compressed air, natural gas and deionized water and full array of lab equipment.
The core capabilities include compound synthesis & material design, analytical & characterization techniques, computational chemistry and data analysis, chemical biology & medicinal chemistry, process optimization & scale-up, safety, compliance, and environmental management.
Designed as biological research space, which can accommodate experiments up to biosafety level 2+. The section includes a dedicated biofabrication suite with 3D Bio printers, biosafety cabinets, benches fitted with compressed air, natural gas and deionized water and full array of lab equipment.
The high-level capabilities include molecular biology techniques, cell culture and functional assays, protein analysis & biochemistry, microscopy and imaging, model organism and in vivo studies, chemical biology, high-throughput screening, biochemical and enzyme analysis, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Designed as nuclear, radio analytics and radiochemistry research space, which is also connected to MIT’s nuclear sciences research ecosystem including the Nuclear Reactor Lab. The main lab contains a robust array of assessment and analysis equipment including high-purity germanium detectors, sodium-iodide detectors, gas flow proportional detectors, liquid scintillation counters, alpha and gamma spectroscopy systems, dosimetry systems and various portable detection systems for different applications including field measurements.
The laser node includes a dedicated training section for hands-on training on the user of optics, lasers and stages and dedicated high power laser research space fitted with femto second laser systems. The core capabilities can enable research in the areas of radiation measurement & detection, nuclear materials research & analysis, radiation effects & applications, nuclear reactor & fusion research, and nuclear safety & security.
Designed as an engineering lab, which aims to enable rapid prototyping, iteration, and production across various materials. The prototyping space includes a variety of hand tools, section for electronics work, supports digital design & modeling and enables additive manufacturing through a suite of FDM/ SLS / DLP / PolyJet / Metal 3D printers.
The fabrication space enables CNC machining and subtractive manufacturing by 4-axis & 5-axis mills, lathes, waterjets, vacuum formers, laser cutters & engraves and wire EDM. The core capabilities are curated to complement the research projects in life sciences as wells as microfluidics, electronics, robotics, and automation.
Main lab location for life sciences research, radio-analytics and prototyping sections.
Dedicated space for machining, fabrication and metal works.
Laser labs for hands on training and high-power laser research.
Our projects reflect the diversity of disciplines and expertise within our community as we experiment and prototype to solve complex problems and transform concepts from idea to impact.
