hyde park Fwd: [PS1-Public] Donating Science Equipment to PS1

[sheila miguez]

I am unable to step up as a leader for this, but I had the impression
that a lot of people in Hyde Park wanted an open science space. If
this is true, having multiple people to help from Hyde Park might help
make the lab happen. I don't know what he was able to find in terms of
space and cost, but perhaps more eyes on the logistics could help.


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From: Josiah Zayner <josiah...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM
Subject: [PS1-Public] Donating Science Equipment to PS1
To: pumping-stati...@googlegroups.com


So in the past few months I have acquired a bunch of scientific
equipment. My plan was to start a hackerspace in Hyde Park. I have had
many issues finding a place large enough and cheap enough to house
this hackerspace. I am currently finishing up my Ph.D. and don't have
any more time to put into this endeavour so I thought I would try and
work with others instead. What this means is that I have a shit ton of
scientific equipment that I want to donate to PS1. Currently, it is in
storage and I would be overjoyed if it could be moved out of storage
before Jan 1st so I don't have to pay rent for the storage space in
Jan. I would also be interested in teaching Biochemistry/Molecular
Biology/Biophysics classes at PS1.

Equipment I have to donate (all equipment is tested to work unless
otherwise stated):
PCR machine
Microcentrifuge
pH Meter
Stirring hot plate
UV Vis spectrophotometer.
HPLC with software, untested but was told it was in working condition
A really nice multi-level double sided workbench maybe 3 meters long.
Disposables, microcentrifuge tubes and pipette tips.
Electrophoresis box and untested power supplies.
A refrigerated centrifuge, rotor spins to 5K rpm.
Other stuff like, vortex, rotary shaker.
More stuff.

All of this stuff definitely doesn't fit in the back of a pick-up
truck. I think it took me 3 trips with a pick-up to move it all into
storage. Probably need a UHaul or some such.

If PS1 is interested please contact me and we can arrange a pick-up or
meet-up or if you just want more information.

Thanks,
Josiah Zayner

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[trae>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>]

i'm coming into town tonight, for a week, can help anyone with a car in this endeavor.
my schedules is open, but nights only
just hit me up,
312 208 0971
trae

[Gregory Putzel]

Hi Josiah,
Thanks for your generosity. I think PS1 will be a good home for all
that equipment, and hopefully you can participate in making the PS1
open science lab a reality. Our project has seemed moribund recently,
but maybe this will inject some life into it. Also, if you end up
teaching a biochemistry/molecular biology course there I will
definitely sign up!
As far as moving all the equipment, we owe it to you to get that done
before Jan. 1 so you don't have to pay for storage. Personally, I am
leaving town for two weeks tomorrow (Dec 13th), to return Dec. 28th.
So either tonight or in late December I am willing to do whatever I
can (including rent a U-Haul). When are you free to meet up?
PS1 Open Science people -- who can participate in moving the stuff,
and when? This is a great opportunity that we shouldn't pass up.
-Greg

On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 10:42 AM, sheila miguez <she...@pobox.com> wrote:

[trae>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>]

i can lend my hands tonight, just call me later
i'm shoppin for gloves right now, brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
312 208 0971

[Josiah Zayner]

Thanks everyone. Great that there is so much interest. I have the keys to the locks on the unit. Maybe it would be good to just give PS1 a copy and then people can move the stuff when they have a chance/over time. We can always pay the extra month if needs be. Perhaps I can stop by PS1 this weekend on Sunday afternoon or next weekend and drop off a key and meet some people and such.

[Slf]

Josiah, 

Let's meetup at ps1 on Sunday 23 dec to take care of this. 

This needs to be coordinated with ps1. 

What is the status of ChiOpenScience as an organization? I'll ask this in another thread. 

I'd like to see your stuff being used with a purpose. Not by a few. Even if it means storing it in some way in the interim or forwarding it to other open sci orgs if Psone can't accommodate a lab at the moment. 

You are talking about handing over keys  to stuff  in storage. I presume that you have some kind of agreement with the storage space. The agreement has to be handed off, as it's a legal agreement. This can only be done by certain board members. 

Some of us, myself included have committed to helping you out and moving ahead. 

We also Need to consider the space it will take up, utilization, and the consideration of the other members. 

Steve F. 

On Dec 12, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Josiah Zayner <josiah...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks everyone. Great that there is so much interest. I have the keys to the locks on the unit. Maybe it would be good to just give PS1 a copy and then people can move the stuff when they have a chance/over time. We can always pay the extra month if needs be. Perhaps I can stop by PS1 this weekend on Sunday afternoon or next weekend and drop off a key and meet some people and such.

On Dec 12, 2012 12:09 PM, "trae&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <something...@email.com> wrote:

i can lend my hands tonight, just call me later
i'm shoppin for gloves right now, brrrrrrrrrrrrrr