Faculty Commons in Pearson 116

IT Academic Technology Services offers adaptable-use areas for faculty, teaching staff, and graduate teaching assistants. You may reserve a variety of spaces in advance, or drop in to use any available spot during our regular hours. See below to learn more about seating arrangements and technology capabilities.

RESERVE A SPACE

Pearson 116 has several spaces available for reservation. Contact us to reserve a space.

Perfect for large meetings and workshops

Seating: up to 35

Furnishings: 6 tables on wheels, up to 35 chairs on wheels, glass writing surfaces on walls, power access on walls and floor

Catering friendly: Yes

Technology:

• HD projection with retractable screen
• 70″ Dell LCD-based interactive display
• Windows 11 PC with wireless keyboard and mouse
• Surround sound system
• Presenter microphones for voice reinforcement
• Video conferencing camera for Zoom
• Video and audio recording capabilities

Great for small group meetings

Seating: up to 5

Furnishings: Chairs on wheels with 2 fixed tables available, power access at table-level

Technology:

• 32″ LCD display with HDMI and VGA inputs

Great for small group meetings

Seating: up to 8

Furnishings: 4 fixed booth benches with 2 fixed tables available, power access at table-level

Technology:

• 32″ LCD display with HDMI and VGA inputs

Great for meeting with colleagues, or a quiet space to work on individual tasks

There are two sound-isolated Q-Pods at 116 Pearson. One Pod holds up to four people and is ideal for small meetings, interviews or group tasks. The other Pod is meant for one individual and is equipped with a 19-inch monitor with HDMI input for displaying your devices – ideal for video conferences.

Seating: up to 4

Furnishings: Seat/benches with a fixed table/desk, power access at table-level

Technology: 19-inch monitor with HDMI input

Great for video recording where help is just a step away

Accomodates: Up to 2 presenters simultanously

Furnishings: Green screen, table for devices, lightboard

Technology:

• HD camera
• Green screen allows for various backgrounds
• Stand in front of your content like a weather person
• “One touch” start, stop, switch sources control
• Document camera available
• High-quality microphone
• LightBoard for front-facing handwriting experience

Perfect for informal or casual meetings and conversations

Seating: up to 7 comfortably

Furnishings: L-shaped couch, two worktables, coffee table, charging station, whiteboards available upon request

Perfect for small meetings and private conversations

Seating: up to 6

Furnishings: rounded table, 6 rolling chairs, glass writing surfaces on walls, power at table-level and on walls, sliding door for soundproofing

Technology:

• 32″ LCD display with HDMI and VGA inputs
• Windows PC or Macintosh with wireless keyboard and mouse
• Ulta-wide video conferencing capabilities for Zoom
• Wireless projection and collaboration