Equipment and Space Available at Kemp Station

Laboratory

In 1996, Kemp Station completed a major laboratory refurbishment project, funded in part by a National Science Foundation Field Station & Marine Laboratory grant. The result is a modern and functional building where scientists and students can analyze samples collected in the field.
Facilities and equipment include:
  • Wet & dry laboratories
  • Sample preparation area
  • Chemical fume hood
  • Centrifuge
  • Drying oven
  • Scales and balances
  • Refrigerator & freezer
  • Compound & dissecting microscopes
  • Video microscopy equipment
  • Standard laboratory equipment and glassware
 Researcher in lab

Field Equipment (Back to top)

Kemp Station maintains an inventory of field tools and equipment that are available for use by researchers. The Station Shop provides a place to build and repair field equipment. It is outfitted with the hand, power, and shop tools necessary to complete most any building project. Outboard motor users must replace fuel used. Contact Karla or Tom for more information or to sign out equipment.
  • Standard forest mensuration equipment
  • GPS receivers (1 Trimble Pro XRS; 2 Trimble GeoExplorer 3s)
  • Chainsaws and personal protective equipment
  • Climbing gear
  • Submersible data sonde
  • Canoes
  • Boats & outboard motors
  • PFDs
 Student measuring tree

Office Space (Back to top)

Kemp Station can provide short- and long-term office space for researchers needing an indoor place to work. Offices are equipped with desks, phones and high speed Internet connection. Researchers can use Station computers or bring their own. Fax machine and photocopier are also available.