Hatch Science Building, Room 214

catchbox classroom

Hatch Science Library, Room 214 is designed for both classroom lecture and active learning. It is outfitted with movable tablet arm chairs, multiple large-screen monitors around the room and an interactive whiteboard, flanked by two large static whiteboards.

General Information

Location: Hatch Science Library, Room 214.
Hours: Open by reservation.
Room Type: Classroom.
Seating Capacity: 49.
Reservations: Contact the Campus Scheduler.

Technology

Instructor/Podium Station:

Mac Mini providing Mac OS and a virtual Windows operating system.
- Information on how to access the Virtual Windows Lab.
- Note: The computer does not have a CD ROM drive!
21.5" Crestron Touch Panel/Instructor Monitor.
AirTouch sit/stand instructor desk (Push the lever to gently raise or lower the desk to suit your needs).
- Note: HDMI, USB, and Ethernet Laptop/iPad hook-up available at instructor's station.
A list of software for either operating system can be found here .

A/V Technologies:

Epson Brightlink 1485Ui Laser Projector with interactive touch screen (Main Display).
- Wall Mounted, native resolution of 1920 x 1080.
- Note: Projector touch-screen is screen-shot & e-mail capable.
- Note: Projector touch-screen is also a dry-erase board.
4 - Panasonic 55" Professional Displays (Collaboration).
Crestron Interactive Touch Panel Controls.
Mersive Solstice Pod (Wireless Presentation Solution).
Region Free Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player.
- Note: Located in the AV Rack outside the room in the AV Closet.
Room Audio.
Ceiling-mounted Digital Document Camera.
PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) web camera (wall mounted on far side opposite the instructor station).
Vocal reinforcement Instructor: Yes - Shure Lavaliere microphone/body pack to room audio with rechargeable dock (Resides on top of the AV Rack next to the instructor station), additional Catchbox Lavaliere microphone as well.
Vocal reinforcement Audience: Yes - CatchBox & Hanging ceiling microphones dispersed throughout the room.
- NOTE: The PTZ web camera, lavaliere and hanging microphones are the primary Zoom/MS Teams devices! The CatchBox may also be used as a microphone for Zoom/Teams.
Hearing Assist: Yes, Hearing Loop (Inductive/T-coil): Compatible with Telecoil-enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants for improved sound clarity and understanding. If a person does not have a compatible hearing aid and/or would like hearing assistance in a space, portable hearing devices are available.