We're getting a Raman spectrometer!

The HPU Sclero lab, in collaboration with the Center for Marine Debris Research, was awarded $319,965 from the National Science Foundation to acquire a state-of-the-art Raman spectrometer. We will use the instrument for quantifying the chemistry of coral calcification, identifying the types of plastics in water and sand samples, and in teaching labs. The instrument will also be available for external users, just get in touch if you are interested in using our Raman for your research project. Among a range of features, our instrument will have multiple lasers of various wavelengths, automated 2-d and 3-d mapping, topography mapping, and the ability to process large solids and liquids.