Research Commons
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Location Information
Entrance:
Ground level entrance at Allen South with Paddle doors.
Accessible Bathroom:
Accessible bathroom located in the Research Commons area behind the elevators.
Barriers:
None noted.
Assistive Technology:
Available on Student Computers (require UW NetID) and Guest Research Workstations. Multiple adjustable height tables. Wheelchair charging station.
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About Research Commons
The Research Commons is a place to collaborate and connect with fellow students and faculty on research projects, a hub of support for graduate student research, and a venue for workshop and presentation opportunities.
This space is located on the ground floor of the Allen Library.
Services
The Consultation Studio at the Research Commons provides dedicated space for in-person consultations on graduate student programs, including the Graduate Funding Information Service, as well as citation management, and digital projects.
Study Spaces
The Research Commons has a variety of study, collaboration and presentation spaces with a range of tools and resources including large monitors, projectors, mobile whiteboards, and more. In addition to reservable spaces, there is open seating and space for individual or group study.
Study spaces can be reserved for a maximum of 3 hours per day and up to 2 weeks in advance. See Study Space Reservation Policy. Reservations are available for:
Study Booths
Five different spaces (Booths A-F) great for small meetings, study groups and/or office hours, capacity and equipment (screens, PCs, whiteboards) vary between booths.
Open Group Space
Ideal for small group consultations, workshops, and/or office hours. Includes Green Alcove, Red Alcove, and MediaScape.
Private Group Space
Partially or fully enclosed rooms, each with varying capacity from 6-18 depending on the rooms: Green C, Green D, Red A, Red C.
Classroom- Green A
Ideal for research-related events and presentations. Privacy is limited with the glass wall and open entry; noise from activity in surrounding areas can spill over into the space. Seats 25.
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