Microscopy
Array of Small, Portable Digital Microscopes ranging in Resolution and Power
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Binocular Microscopes
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Carl Zeiss Axio Zoom V16 Fully Automated Zoom Microscope System
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
DinoLites
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Leica DM4000M, UV microscope + Spot Flex camera attachment
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Nikon ECLIPSE LV100N POL Microscope with Tucsen HDMI Camera, Modular Reflected Light
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Optical Light Microscopes
Location: African Paleosciences Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Justin Pargeter (justin.pargeter@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Petrographic Microscope
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Polarized Light Microscopes
Location: African Paleosciences Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Justin Pargeter (justin.pargeter@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
SEM-EDS: Hitachi TM3000 TableTop SEM with Bruker EDS analysis system
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Metrology, Profilometry
Mitutoyo Digital Calipers (2 150 mm, 1 300 mm) with digital input
Location: Evolutionary Morphology Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals interested in using the equipment should contact Scott A. Williams (sawilliams@nyu.edu). Those without previous experience will need to inquire about permissions and training for equipment use.
MountainsMap (on the Sensofar computer) for 3D topography analyses
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Sensofar S-NeoX non-contact optical profiler with confocal focus variation and white light interferometry capabilities
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Spectroscopy
Bruker Tracer 5g Handheld XRF(currently out for repairs)
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Bruker Tracer III-V Handheld XRF
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Portable FTIR: Bruker Alpha II with ATR and reflection unit
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Portable Visible: X-Rite Ci64U
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Technical Imaging
Infrared reflectography: Opus Instruments Apollo camera (InGaAs) and IR filters
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Multispectral Kit (portable): Nikon D610 camera plus filters and standards for MBI
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Reflectance transformation imaging (RTI) kit
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
3D Modeling & Scanning
AgiSoft 3D for Photogrammetry
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
3D Software: GeoMagic, AMIRA, and others
Location: Evolutionary Morphology Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals interested in using the equipment should contact Scott A. Williams (sawilliams@nyu.edu). Those without previous experience will need to inquire about permissions and training for equipment use.
HDI Compact 3D scanner
Location: African Paleosciences Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Justin Pargeter (justin.pargeter@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
NextEngine 3D Laser Scanner
Location: Evolutionary Morphology Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals interested in using the equipment should contact Scott A. Williams (sawilliams@nyu.edu). Those without previous experience will need to inquire about permissions and training for equipment use.
Digital X-Radiography
Carestream Industrex HPX-1 Digital X-Ray Processing System and digital imaging plates
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
X-Ray Machine: Philips MG 161 with MGC 30 System and Model MCN 165 Tube
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Sample Preparation & Cleaning
Bühler Isomer 11-1180 Low Speed Saw
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Embedding Resin
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Polishing Cloths
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Rock Saw
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Ultrasonic Bath
Location: Anthrotopography Lab
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the equipment should contact Radu Iovita (ri20@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.
Wet Chemistry
Wet Chemistry Labs (including spot testing for material identification)
Location: The Conservation Center Lab
Requirements: Only individuals with experience in instrumentation and equipment use may have access. Those with training should reach out to Lauren Klein (lek358@nyu.edu) to schedule a time to use the equipment. Access to the equipment will depend on availability, Conservation Center students will be given priority.
Experimental Archaeology
Experimental Archaeology Lab
Location: African Paleosciences Laboratory
Requirements: Individuals who require access to the lab should contact Justin Pargeter (justin.pargeter@nyu.edu). Those who do not have experience with the equipment should schedule a time for training.