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The teaching and research laboratories consist of eight one-story buildings of about 1,500 square feet each and three larger two-story research buildings. Running sea water, free from metallic contamination, is delivered to plexiglass aquaria and water tables through polyethylene or PVC pipes and fittings. A photographic darkroom, walk-in cold rooms, a microtechnique room, and a shop are available. Analytical equipment for general use includes centrifuges, computers, scintillation counter, particle counter, a high performance liquid chromatograph, nucleotide sequencer, PCR thermocyclers and other equipment for molecular biology, spectrophotometers, culture chambers, fluorescence microscope, video equipment, scanning laser confocal microscope, and electrophysiological equipment. A scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope may be used by investigators who have or can obtain appropriate training.
The Laboratories provide most reagents, labware, photographic materials, and small items of equipment at no cost to students or investigators. Persons needing unusual materials, large quantities, or special equipment should make their own arrangements in advance. Appropriately trained individuals who plan to use radioactive isotopes should contact Dr. David Duggins at dduggins@u.washington.edu for an application. Radioisotopes should be purchased through the FHL Stockroom. A room and equipment for handling and disposal of isotopes are available.
A 58-foot steel research vessel, the R/V CENTENNIAL, is available for classwork and research. It is equipped for dredging, net hauls, ROV and CTD deployment and water sampling. Its 19.5 ft. beam permits comfortable interior spaces including a laboratory, a large sorting table and covered outdoor areas, with total passenger capacity of 34 people. The CENTENNIAL is equipped with modern electronics and research equipment. The services of the CENTENNIAL may be arranged at $150/hour. Use of the ROV costs $400 per half-day. Please contact Dr. David Duggins (dduggins@u.washington.edu) for additional information and scheduling. Rates include: $150/hour for the first eight hours, $175/hour for the next four hours and $3000/day for over twelve hours. Use of the ROV is $400/half-day.
Rowboats and outboard-powered boats are provided. The floating docks are equipped with live boxes. A tidal station is maintained in cooperation with the National Ocean Survey (NOAA).
Divers certified by the University of Washington may use five small power boats, and a limited number of tanks and weights for specific projects approved by the Diving Safety Officer (DSO). Study-site information as well as check-out dives are provided by the DSO. Anyone intending to SCUBA dive at the Laboratories must obtain permission. Contact the Diving Safety Officer, Pema Kitaeff at pema@u.washington.edu with a brief description of the proposed project in advance of your arrival at FHL. Permission is generally granted only to independent investigators and students whose research projects require diving. For additional infomation and forms related to boating and diving at Friday Harbor Labs click here.
The library of over 18,000 volumes provides a core collection of books and journals dealing with the biology of marine organisms. Areas emphasized include ecology, developmental biology, and cell biology. Computer terminals in the library provide access to the UW Libraries Catalog; article indexes (including ASFA, BIOSIS, GeoRef and Zoological Record); full-text electronic journals; and the resources of the World Wide Web.
The library is part of the UW Libraries system of over 5 million cataloged items. Materials not owned by the Friday Harbor Library may be requested for copy or loan from the other UW Libraries; through Cascade (the cooperative catalog of the six public university library collections in Washington); or through Interlibrary Borrowing. An online request form for materials is available on the Friday Harbor Library's web page.
Consultation with a reference librarian is available on site during summer quarter only. The Friday Harbor Librarian is Maureen Nolan. During the rest of the academic year she is available for consultation at the Natural Sciences Library on main campus. She may be reached at nolan@u.washington.edu or by phone at (206) 685-2126.
There are approximately fifteen Macintoshes and fifteen IBM-compatibles available for common use by students or researchers in three locations (i.e., computer lab, library and lecture hall). All of these computers have access to networked black-and-white postscript printers, and a networked color printer. Some computers can perform video capture with available firewire or USB adapters. Two large-capacity networked disks can be used for temporary storage of data. Most machines are equipped with CD-burners and zip drives. Removable media can be purchased in our stockroom. A slide-maker, a digital camera, video projectors, and two scanners are also available.
Software includes the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, browsers and various analysis programs.
Two confocal microscopes can be used by special arrangement. These machines are controlled by Windows computers and can access our network drives and other devices. Common-use Nikon digital still cameras can be used on either a dissecting or compound microscope.
Our campus is linked to the Internet via a dedicated T-1 network line. Twisted pair (RJ-45) Ethernet connections are available in nearly all lab buildings. Most living quarters have wireless access to our network. Users may check-out wireless network cards for most PC's (minimum Windows 2000 or XP) and Mac's (minimum OS 9.x) from our stockroom.
All computers brought by researchers and students must be 'checked-out' by technical support before being allowed to access our network. Technical support will assure that all computers are current with the latest updates to the operating system and security software. Visitors that are here for less than a week are asked to not connect their computers to the network and to use the computers available 24/7 in the computer lab.
Local e-mail accounts are not provided. Visitors are encouraged to use web-based mail accounts through their parent institution, or a commercial provider such as Hotmail.
Technical support is provided by two part-time technicians
who are available weekdays. Contact Craig Staude for more information (staude@u.washington.edu).
Local high schools (public and private) occasionally have exceptional students who desire the opportunity to work with FHL researchers in the field and lab. Frequently these students volunteer their time, although we encourage researchers to reimburse students if funding is available. Contact Ms. Jenny Roberts, our K-12 Outreach Coordinator, at fhlk12@u.washington.edu to learn more about this program .
A collection of preserved marine animals and plants is available as an aid to identification and location. In addition, files of collecting and study-site surveys and color transparencies of local marine life and habitats are maintained for reference and study.
Most imports of marine species into Washington State for research are illegal without a permit from the Washington State Department of FIsh and Wildlife. Permits, if granted, will require strict quarantine, with no contact with the FHL seawater system.
Twelve apartments with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, twelve cottages, eight duplex units, six dorm rooms (for graduate students) with shared housekeeping facilities, and one mobile home are for rent on campus. All units include basic furniture and are equipped with dishes, silverware, and pots and pans. Space is assigned as available. Course instructors have high priority in the assignment of housekeeping units.
Dormitories (except the graduate student dorm) and huts are non-housekeeping units. Central washroom and toilet facilities are available to the occupants. Spring, Summer and Autumn Quarter occupants of these units must subscribe to a full board plan at the Dining Hall. Dormitory rooms are mostly double occupancy with a few single occupancy. Beds, dressers and desks are provided. Fifteen wooden huts accommodate one or two persons each. All are provided with electric light and heat, double bed, dresser and desk. Space is assigned as available.
Students are assigned double-occupancy rooms in dormitories Spring, Summer and Autumn Quarters.
Laundry facilities include metered washers, dryers, irons and ironing boards. Visitors are encouraged to provide their own linen and bedding. Bed kits can be rented by those unable to bring their own. Advance notice is required. Cribs and high chairs are available for family living quarters.
Because the laboratory grounds are a biological preserve, cats and dogs are not allowed. Those who wish to bring pets must seek housing off-campus or board their pets at local kennels.
Bicycles are a practical means of travel to town and around campus. As a result of a generous gift from an FHL friend, there are several bicycles available that may be checked out for periods of a few days or weeks, on the condition they are returned in good order.
Individuals, including guests, using FHL laboratory, computer, or library facilities will be charged either a Laboratory or Facilities use fee. The laboratory fee covers laboratory or office, computer and library facilities. The Facilities fee is charged for computers and/or library facilities. Laboratory and Facilities fee are listed in a PDF file for 2007 and 2008. If you can not view this file, please download the Adobe Acrobat Reader software for your computer and try again.
(See How to register as a Student for tuition fees for students enrolled in classes.)
Information on field trips, short courses, and conferences can be found on the Conferences and Field Trips page under the Visiting FHL menu button.
Our housing rates for 2007 and 2008 are available in a PDF file. If you can not view this file, please download the Adobe Acrobat Reader software for your computer and try again.
Students enrolled in classes or research apprenticeships can find their housing Costs for the duration of the class in the Students menu list.
The Dining Hall is located in the center of the campus. People in housekeeping units may choose to sign up for a meal plan during their stay, or they can enjoy an occasional meal when desired. Please sign up at the Dining Hall one day in advance for these occasional meals. The following basic rates apply. These rates do not include tax. There is a 7.7% state sales tax charged to non-students.
| Breakfast |
$6.50
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7:45 - 8:15 a.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch / Brunch |
$9.25
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12:15 - 12:45 p.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (brunch) |
| Dinner |
$13.00
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6:00 - 6:30 p.m. 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Sunday) |
| Daily |
$28.75
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| Weekly |
$156.00 for 2007 |
$170.00 for 2008 |
FHL Meal Card System: To encourage people in housekeeping units to participate at the Dining Hall, meal cards (equivalent to two dinners per week) will be provided that can be redeemed for any meal or beverage, in one dollar increments. One meal card will be issued for each adult-occupied bedroom of a housing unit with kitchen. UW and non-UW grad students who are not on the FHL meal plan will receive a meal card (equivalent in value to one lunch per week.) The cost of meal cards is added to the housing bill. Be sure to sign up for meals one day in advance so that staff can anticipate preparation of extra meal(s). Bring your meal card to the Dining Hall for payment at your first meal.
Conferences and field trip organizers should contact Laurie Spaulding (spauldla@u.washington.edu) to discuss menus and rates.
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