Facilities
The college supports a growing number of IT facilities and resources throughout Cheatham Hall, Wallace Hall, the Brooks Forest Products Center and various department locations.
Computer Labs
Microcomputer Teaching Lab (220 Cheatham Hall)
This college facility is used primarily for teaching both general and specific computing skills. When a class is not using the lab it is open for both graduate and undergraduate students. Usage requires your PID and password.
- Equipment
33 Dell Precision computers. Each computer has an Intel I7 multi-core processor, 27” display, 500 Gb disk storage, and 32 Gb RAM.. All computers are networked using dedicated 1 Gb connections.
- Software
Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional, ESRI GIS software, various compilers, Erdas Imagine, other miscellaneous software.
- File Storage
Users are allowed to temporarily store files on either the local hard drive of the computer they are working on, or the network "Home" folder. However, periodically the local and network drives are deleted of all files, and each night, all computers are cleaned of new files with a process called DeepFreeze. All labs also have access to the college central storage facility (MINNOW) if you are a user of that system (see Central Data Storage) and this is also where the class “Home” folders are located.
- Hours Of Operation
Spring and Fall semesters: Monday – Thursday (8:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.), Friday (8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Summer semester and breaks: Monday – Friday (8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Center for Environmental Analytics and Remote Sensing Lab (CEARS - 217 Cheatham Hall)
This college facility is used primarily as a research laboratory utilizing computer based technology. Some of the research topics that have been studied in the lab are simulation/modeling, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Artificial Intelligence, and Expert Systems. Open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students by PID, Hokies, or Central Services account. There are a number of specialized courses that are also taught in CEARS with emphasis on the research topics mentioned.
- Equipment
27 Dell Precision workstations, 27" display, Intel I9 multi-core processor, 128 Gb memory, and 2 Tb Solid State hard drive. All computers are networked using dedicated 1 Gb connections.
HP DesignJet T730 large format color printer for poster presentations.
- Software
Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional, ESRI GIS software, various compilers, Erdas Imagine, ENVI, Other software.
- File Storage
Users are allowed to temporarily store files on the local hard drive of the computer they are working on. Weekly all computers are cleaned of new files with a process called DeepFreeze. All labs also have access to the college central storage facility (MINNOW) if you are a user of that system (see Central Data Storage).
- Hours Of Operation
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday. After hour’s access is available to CNRE faculty, staff, and students.
Geography Computer Lab (101 Wallace Hall)
This college facility is used primarily for teaching both general and specific computing skills and research, including specialized systems for GIS, cartography, and remote sensing. The facility is also used by Geography graduate students in various research areas within the department. When a class is not using the lab it is open for both graduate and undergraduate students. Usage requires your PID, Hokies or Central Services account.
- Equipment
33 Dell Precision workstations, Intel Ultra 9 processor, 64 GB memory, 1 TB SSD disk storage, 24" display. All computers are networked using dedicated 1 Gb connections.
- Software
Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional, ESRI GIS software, various compilers, Erdas Imagine, other miscellaneous software.
- File Storage
Users are allowed to temporarily store files on the local hard drive of the computer they are working on. However, periodically the local and network drives are deleted of all files, and each night, all computers are cleaned of new files with a process called DeepFreeze. All labs also have access to the college central storage facility (MINNOW) if you are a user of that system (see Central Data Storage).
- Hours of Operation
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday. After hour’s access is available to CNRE faculty, staff, and students.
Brooks Forest Products Center Computer Lab
This college facility is used primarily for teaching both general and specific computing skills. When a class is not using the lab it is open for both graduate and undergraduate students. Usage requires your PID and password.
- Equipment
8 Dell Precision computers. Each computer has an Intel I7 multi-core processor, 27” display, 500 Gb disk storage, and 32 Gb RAM. All computers are networked using dedicated 1 Gb connections.
HP LaserJet shared printer.
- Software
Windows 11, Microsoft Office Professional, ESRI GIS software, various compilers, Erdas Imagine, other miscellaneous software.
- File Storage
Users are allowed to temporarily store files on either the local hard drive of the computer they are working on, or the network "Home" folder. However, periodically the local and network drives are deleted of all files. Be aware that each day all of the computers are cleaned of any new files to the local file system through a process known as DeepFreeze. All labs also have access to the college central storage facility (MINNOW) if you are a user of that system (see Central Data Storage).
- Access
The Brooks computer lab is available at all hours for students housed in the Brooks Forest Products Center.
Central Data Storage
If you have a need to store research related data centrally (our system is called MINNOW) then contact your advisor and we will work with you and your advisor to either create a central storage share or give you access to an existing central storage share that they have already created. This system is a redundant storage solution that is only for research data and not for personal information.
Classroom / Computer Lab / Conference Rooms
Classrooms
- 132 Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, projection system and video conferencing system.
- 134 Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, TV projection system and video conferencing system.
- 212 Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, projection and video conferencing system.
- 213 Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer and projection system and 2 TV projection systems for microscopes, and video conferencing system.
- 218 Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, projection and video conferencing system.
- 317A Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, document camera, and 3-way projection system. (requires Hokie Passport enrollment)
- 317B/C Cheatham Classroom: In-room computer, projection and video conferencing system.
- 102 Brooks Classroom: In-room computer, document camera, projection system and video conferencing system.
- 116 Brooks Classroom: Projection system.
- 102 Brooks Classroom: In-room computer, document camera, projection system and video conferencing system.
Computer Labs
- 217 Cheatham CEARS Computer Lab: In-room computer, projection system with AirTame media, and video conferencing system.
- 220 Cheatham Microcomputer Teaching Lab: In-room computer, projection and video conferencing system.
- Brooks Center Computer Lab: White board.
- 101 Wallace Computer lab: In-room computer and projection system with AirTame media.
Conference Rooms
- 136B Cheatham Conference Room: In-room computer, TV projection system and video conferencing system.
- 136C Cheatham Student Lounge: VGA based projection system.
- 147 Cheatham Conference Room: In-room computer, TV projection system and video conferencing system.
- 315 Cheatham Conference Room: In-room computer, TV presentation system and video conferencing system.
- 105 Brooks Conference Room: In-room computer, TV projection system, and video conferencing system.
- 238 Wallace Conference Room: TV presentation system and video conferencing camera.