HUB PC Gaming Lounge and Esports Arena

The HUB

Requested:

$219,579

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$219,579

Abstract

As you read this, there are at least 15 million daily users on Twitch. 100,000 of them are on Twitch watching a blue-haired first-person-shooter prodigy nicknamed Ninja as he streams Fortnite for his legion of viewers. Meanwhile, the UW campus has seen campus gaming groups grow at an exponential rate over the last several years, while the resources to support them have failed to keep pace. Gaming community members struggle to find a place to meet, play, learn and grow. The HUB is approaching STF with a proposal to fund 50 high-end gaming computer systems to support our build-out of a 1,000 square foot pc gaming lounge and eSports arena. We are working with student leaders to develop a full service gaming center that can support casual and competitive gaming, career development, community event planning and further exploration into the ever-changing world of gaming and technology. With the right tools and opportunities, the next "Ninja" may well be a Husky.

Student Organization Management System

The HUB

Requested:

$35,413

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$35,413

Abstract

In 2003, the Student Activities Office (SAO) built their own registration and fund management system, RSO Management System, for 530 Registered Student Organizations (RSO). In 2013, SAO expanded their services to 700 RSOs by subscribing to an online platform referred to as RSO Community. Today, there are over 900 registered student organizations that require access to a variety of digital platforms, a streamlined registration process, and fund application system. A fully integrated solution that empowers students to take charge of their involvement in RSOs, as well as help SAO manage office workflow and administrative processes is needed. SAO would like to subscribe to Campus Labs as soon as possible with Student Technology Fee Committee support.

Raman Microscope for Rapid and Facile Characterization of Air-Sensitive Molecules and Nanomaterials

Department of Chemistry

Requested:

$96,413

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$96,413

Abstract

We request funds to fill a major gap in the current educational and research opportunities available to our undergraduate and graduate student body in the Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) departments through the purchase of a Raman microscope. Raman Spectroscopy is one of the most powerful and commonly-used “fingerprint scanners” in materials characterization due to its extremely high sensitivity, ability to measure samples non-destructively, and unique capability to complement the observable vibrational modes visible with infrared spectroscopy. Today more than ever, Raman microscopy is relevant and important due to its application in the characterization of nanomaterials – the most promising candidates for new generations of electronic, solar conversion, and catalytic materials – studied in academic labs and industry alike. The principles behind Raman spectroscopy – a fundamental and essential characterization method of molecules and materials - are taught at the University of Washington every quarter as part of a multitude of introductory and advanced courses on campus in the Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics and Engineering departments. Access to the instrument, and hands-on exposure would greatly facilitate understanding of the abstract, and hard-to-grasp, theoretical basis behind it. However, a Raman instrument is effectively unavailable to the majority of UW undergraduate students, who are currently unable to translate their knowledge of Raman spectroscopy from theory to real-life experimentation and data interpretation. This Raman microscope will become the most modern, easy-to-use, and versatile instrument in a shared facility on campus, and the only instrument with a suitable configuration for measuring air-sensitive solid and liquid samples. The instrument is automated, meaning no manual aligning of the optics is necessary. This is a key feature for any routine analysis tool serving non-expert spectroscopists, such as student researchers. This Raman instrument will be highly accessible to undergraduate and graduate students, allowing for its inclusion as part of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science laboratory courses on campus. Its robust and automated nature, central location on campus (Bagley Hall), and high degree of accessibility will enhance the educational and research acumen of our students.

Communication Studies (InterAction Lab)

Department of Communication

Requested:

$1,803

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$1,803

Abstract

We request funds for lab equipment to be used to measure and analyze biomarkers in the interaction lab of the communication department. The equipment includes tools used to measure and analyze various health measures.

Electrical Engineering Student Computing Lab Upgrade

Electrical Engineering

Requested:

$99,552

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$99,552

Abstract

The Electrical Engineering Department seeks funding to: 1) continue to increase the availability and access to our computer labs and technology for all students taking classes in our department; and 2) update and upgrade dated equipment to reflect operating system and hardware improvements.

Health Assessment Equipment for Student Research

Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology

Requested:

$28,423

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$28,423

Abstract

We request funds for portable instruments to assess health in student field research. The equipment includes portable and semi-portable instruments primarily intended for field research, including (1) blood analyzers for on-site measurements of markers of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, anemia, immune function, and lead exposure (2) vital signs monitors (blood pressure, heart rate and lung function), and (3) anthropometrics instruments for precise measures of body size and composition.

Computing and Community: Big data analyses through high performance computing workstations for undergraduate and graduate research

Department of Biology

Requested:

$67,662

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$67,662

Abstract

This proposal requests Student Technology Fee funding to purchase and provide the hardware for nine high-performance computing workstations with RAM and GPU specifications that will facilitate the handling big data sets. These workstations will be outfitted with a range of software for processing and analyses of data, enabling undergraduates and graduate students to gain critical analytical and technological skills for their current research and future careers.

ME Shop TRAK 3-axis CNC Mill

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Requested:

$44,185

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$44,185

Abstract

Demand for the Engineering Instructional Shop's computer numerically controlled (CNC) mills has grown to the point that waiting lists for machine time are common. In order to enhance the accessibility and capability of the machine shop, the Mechanical Engineering Department requests funding for an additional Trak 3-axis CNC mills. These mills will provide an important progression from the current Trak 2-axis CNC mills to more complex 3-axis machining.

SLA 3D Printer

Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS)

Requested:

$6,284

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$6,284

Abstract

This proposal is for a Form2 desktop SLA 3D printer. A stereolithography (SLA or resin) printer differs from the more familiar thermoplastic 3D printer in the way the material is deposited. Rather than extruding thermoplastic, the SLA printer uses a laser to solidify a liquid resin. To the best of our knowledge, the student community does not have an SLA printer available at present. This machine compliments and extends the toolkit found in any of our campus shops, labs or makerspaces.

Speed and versatility upgrades for equipment in the Garvey Imaging Core

School of Medicine

Requested:

$99,230

Status:

Funded

Awarded:

$99,230

Abstract

More than 150 students have received training and used imaging equipment at the Garvey Imaging Core. To facilitate student research projects and enable new research directions, we want to upgrade detectors in our confocal microscope, purchase three objectives that will make our systems more versatile, and update an imaging workstation. Dale Hailey (the director) will help students utilize these upgrades and maintain equipment.

Funding Status: Funded