New biology labs leave students wanting more
By Emily Robles | Published by Nov. 8, 2018
Kean’s science department kicked off the fall semester with new interactive science labs. These labs, which are located in the science building, bring a new and fun learning environment to students taking classes ranging from human body courses to anatomy, physiology and neuroscience.
“We wanted to expand the capabilities to our labs so that we could better utilize new technologies such as ‘app-based’ programs that students could potentially use at home on their phones if they wanted,” said Dr. Brian Teasdale, the associate dean of the school of natural science. “We also wanted to change how an instructional lab was presented.”
These updated labs give the new classrooms a fresh and aesthetically pleasing look. What was once an outdated science lab with old desks and chairs, no technology of any kind or pop up outlets, is now an updated lab equipped with new and improved lab tables and chairs, viewing screens and monitors so students can have a view of everything at every angle.
“We plan on moving more into the Science building next with renovations occurring on all three floors,” said Teasdale.
“I had heard about them but didn’t have a chance to see them until a few days ago,” said sophomore, Melanie Ayala. “When I finally saw one of the classrooms, I got so jealous. I wish they had these kinds of classrooms for all majors.”
Ayala is an education major and said that she hopes these modernized classrooms will make their way into more buildings so that she can have the chance to experience them as well.
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