Help with Research Projects

You have access to several research cores and shops that can assist with both the science and instrumentation involved in your research.

Support for your Science

Research Cores

Our research core facilities can help you with the science aspect of your research. They provide highly specialized services and sophisticated technical skills and equipment.

SciFinder Discovery Platform

SciFinder is the comprehensive database for coverage of chemistry and chemical engineering. It has the world’s largest collection of organic and inorganic substance information. Andrew Shimp, Chemistry’s Librarian, is available to help.

Support for your Instrumentation

The following Chemistry Department resources are available to help you with your research project needs, be it modifying an instrument or installing laboratory accessories.

Chemistry Glass Shop

All of your glass needs, whether it’s standard catalog items, modifications of existing glassware, or new designs, can be acquired from the Yale Glass Shop and will be more affordable than using other sources. The shop is staffed by two glassblowers, Daryl Smith and Preston Smith.

bench with glass and blowtorch

Request work

  1. Log in to PPMS.
  2. Follow these instructions.
  3. Having trouble logging in? Email Chemistry Finances and copy Kelly Kellerman. In the email, provide your name, netid, and professor’s name.

Advantages of using PPMS

  1. See your requests and scheduled machine times in one place across all cores.
  2. No need to provide a COA to each service provider. It is maintained by the Finance Office.
  3. The Science Cores have the correct COA information to bill users.

Professional Machine Shop

A production shop

The shop provides expert conceptual design, custom manufacturing, engineering, and prototyping to enhance research within Chemistry and the broader Yale community. Their expertise allows researchers to develop and fabricate designs for custom equipment in support of cutting-edge research.

machine shop

Work Requests

We are not accepting work requests at this time due to a staff vacancy. Please check back later for any changes.

Services: Design and modification of existing and new scientific instruments, components, equipment, and systems. Installation of new detailed lab cabinetry and support apparatus using plastic, glass, and wood.

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