James B. Hank Research Facility

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James B. Hank Research Facility

Driving Up To The James B
Driving up to the James B. Hank Research Facility at UNDERC East in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame)

The James B. Hank Research Facility, or Hank Lab, provides resources for both research and teaching and also houses the UNDERC offices. Remodeled in 1994, this 8500-square-foot facility has everything the discerning scientist needs.

There are 9 research laboratories, each equipped with

  • 4-ft. hoods
  • chemical resistant countertops and seamless flooring
  • 18 megaohm RO water
  • hot and cold water
  • gas / compressed air / vacuum hookups
  • 110v and 220v electrical outlets, centrally protected from power surges
  • electrical outlets connected to an emergency power generator
  • high-speed internet access via a wireless network or through Ethernet connections

In addition, common use equipment is available, including

Chemistry Teaching Lab At The James B
Chemistry Teaching Lab at the James B. Hank Research Facility at UNDERC East in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Barbara Johnston/University of Notre Dame)
  • a general laboratory/classroom, which can accommodate 32 students. There is also space dedicated to environmental science instruction.
  • liquid scintillation counter
  • gas chromatograph
  • autoclave
  • fluorometer
  • spectrophotometer
  • centrifuge
  • PCR thermocycler
  • micropipettes
  • horizontal and vertical gel rigs with a power source
  • -80C freezer
  • -20C freezers
  • drying ovens
  • muffle furnace
  • compound and dissecting microscopes
  • a computer laboratory, with 8 computers and one laser printer
  • a smaller lecture room that can accommodate 20 students
  • an analytical chemistry laboratory 
  • a researcher conference room
  • a modest library