Graduate Student Resources

Computing

Computer facilities are available for all graduate students.  Additionally, computers and printers are available in many of the individual research groups.

Purchasing

When purchasing items for research, a form providing information describing the items to be purchased and the funds to be used is to be completed, signed by the research supervisor, and submitted to the department main office.

Safety

All individuals completing research in departmental laboratories (including all graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, post-doctoral scholars, visiting researchers, and faculty) must follow the University and departmental safety procedures.  Information is provided at a safety training at the beginning of the Fall semester (required for all new researchers).  Additional information can be obtained at the university’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

The KSU EHS site also provides information on:

• Information regarding hazardous waste disposal and pick-up.
• Links to material safety data sheets.
• University policies and procedures as related to laboratory use.
• The Laboratory Safety Manual.

If you have any questions regarding the safe operation of equipment or chemical usage, please see Mr. David Threewhit, the department’s safety officer.