Have you wondered what a working laboratory looks like and who might work in these spaces? Now you can visit a university research laboratory and a start-up biotechnology company. Each tour includes places that cover the science, instruments, and tools used in a laboratory. You can also learn about the people who work in these spaces.
There are three ways to view each lab tour. You can use a computer and click and drag to look around. You can also use your smart phone like an iPhone or Android with their gyroscope enabled function to look into each lab. In this mode you can move the phone around as you to look around the lab. Finally, if you have Virtual Reality (VR) goggles like Google Cardboard, you can immerse yourself into each tour. Be sure to stand up and turn and look around to view all of the space.
We are just getting started, so bookmark this page so you can find your way back to explore more tours as they are released. We also welcome your feedback and suggestions.
How to explore the virtual laboratories
On a computer, smart phone, or tablet you can click or touch the Location Icon to move to the new area. When using goggles, you place the pointer on top of the Location Icon to move to a new area. Below are the other icons you will find in the different tours. Review the list below before you jump into these virtual worlds.
Biologist Notebook
When you explore these different laboratories, you will want to take notes of what you see and learn. You can use your own notebook, or download our custom designed Biologist Notebook that can be used to document your travels and discoveries.
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As you explore this laboratory, take notes on the types of equipment and other interesting things you find. Here are a few questions to get you started.
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As you explore this laboratory, take notes on the types of equipment and studies you observe. Here are a few questions to get you started.
Credits:
Laboratory 360 images by CJ Kazilek. Locations include Arizona State University Biodesign and Oncomyx Theraputics. Audio recording at locations by CJ Kazilek.
Patrick McGurrin. (2021, August 06). Virtual 360 Laboratories. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved August 28, 2024 from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/virtual-360-laboratories
Patrick McGurrin. "Virtual 360 Laboratories". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 06 August, 2021. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/virtual-360-laboratories
Patrick McGurrin. "Virtual 360 Laboratories". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 06 Aug 2021. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. 28 Aug 2024. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/virtual-360-laboratories
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