
Molecular Biology Research Lab
In our Molecular Biology Research Lab, students begin with instruction on model systems ranging in complexity from bacteria to mammalian cells. The laboratory space provides students with an incredible wealth of resources, including a mammalian cell culture area complete with fluorescence microscopy and a multitude of molecular biology equipment and reagents widely used in professional spaces.
Molecular Biology Equipment:
In addition to professional grade standard molecular biology equipment (incubators, shakers, centrifuges, autoclave, gel electrophoresis equipment, western blotting equipment), students work is supported by more specialized equipment including:
- KingFisher™ Duo Prime Purification System
- FLUOstar OPTIMA microplate reader
- ChemiDoc Imaging System
- Chai qPCR thermocycler
- QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System
- MiniAmp Thermal Cycler
- Countess™ II FL Automated Cell Counter
- Purair BIO Biological Safety Cabinet
- Leica DMIL LED inverted fluorescence microscope
- Leica DM2000 LED fluorescence microscope
- Laminar flow hood
- CO2 jacketed incubator
- -80 C freezer

Engineering Research Lab
In the Engineering Research Lab, students become well-versed in various engineering-related topics such as electronics, mechanical systems, and modeling/computational studies. In addition to a variety of microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, equipment includes:
- BK Precision 9129B DC Power Supply
- BK Precision 4003A 4MHz Function Generator
- Tektronix TBS1064 60 MHz Four Channel Digital Storage Oscilliscope
- Saleae Logic Analyzers
- TM 1000 Scanning Electron
- 3D Printers (Makerbot, Ultimaker, and Form 2),
- Shapeoko 3 CNC Router
- Epilog Helix 40W Laser Cutter
- Two ASUS Core i7 Performance Gaming Desktop with GeForce GTX 1080 (Virtual Reality Development) Workstations

Weeks Science Building & Baylor's Campus
The Weeks Science Building is supported with a $15 million endowment to ensure the most advanced program possible. In the words of one teacher, “It allows us to have all the best tools” for bringing scientific theories to life.
Our river offers more than a beautiful view. A diverse, aquatic environment provides a natural laboratory for student research at all levels.