Labs to Support Social Science Research

The Social Science Lab Complex (SSLC) is a multi-disciplinary space featuring five labs that are strategically designed to be flexible in nature to accommodate future social science and human subjects research opportunities. One lab is dedicated to the use of sensitive equipment, and the remaining four labs operate as unassigned spaces and can be reserved through the SSLC website on an as-needed basis by researchers from across KSU colleges. Ample storage for research equipment is available for researchers’ convenience and to facilitate the smooth transition from one use to another. 

The SSLC operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The SSLC will also follow Kennesaw State University's holiday schedule. Contact Andrea France for assistance at sslabcomplex@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-2541.

Address: 1150 Big Shanty Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

 Get Familiar with Our Research Lab Spaces

Located just off Big Shanty Rd, students can utilize the Social Science Lab Complex (SSLC) for social science and behavioral research. All five (5) of our research spaces have modular furniture, bright spaces, monitors for collaboration and storage. Additionally, our video room will have options for student podcast creation and recording. Please set up your reservation today to begin your research studies at the SSLC!

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Below is a brief list and description of laboratories and rooms available to reserve.

  • Each of the five labs offers:

    • A 55" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:Wall-mount controller to control the display.
      HDMI laptop connection below the display.
      Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
    • A desktop.

    Furniture/Millwork

    Four labs will have tilt-top tables and stackable chairs that can be removed and stored away temporarily as research needs dictate space requirements.
    All five labs will have a varying combination of upper cabinets, freestanding cabinets and mobile pedestals for storing various sizes of equipment.

  • Technology

    Observation Room 1

    This room serves as the Command Station for Lab #3. It is equipped with two desktops, a web camera, ceiling microphone, and push-to-talk microphone to allow observers in Observation Room 1 to see and communicate with participants in Lab #3.

    Observation Room 2

    This room serves as the Command Station for Subject Rooms 1 and 2. Like Observation Room 1, it is equipped with a web camera, ceiling microphone and push-to-talk microphone to allow observers in Observation Room 2 to see and communicate with participants in Subject Rooms 1 and 2. One-way mirrors on the walls facing the Subject Rooms also provide another means of viewing participants.

  • Technology

    • A 75" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:Wall-mount controller to control the display.
      • HDMI laptop connection below the display.
      • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
      • Dell micro installed behind the display with wireless keyboard/mouse.
      • Web camera/audio bar below the display for use with Web-based conferencing systems.

    Furniture/Millwork

    • An 8-seater fixed table

  • Overall Concept

    • The Video Room supports web-conferencing and podcasts as well as serves as a secondary Focus Group Room, if needed. The following features facilitate these various functions:

    Technology

    • A 55" professional grade display that will be connected to the following features:
      • Wall-mount controller to control the displayHDMI laptop connection below the display.
      • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly.
      • Dell micro installed behind the display with wireless keyboard/mouse.
      • Web camera/audio bar below the display for use with Web-based conferencing systems.
    • Tascam Mixcast 4-Person Podcast Kit with Podcast Mixer-RecorderPodcast mixer for up to 4 people:
      • 4 mic inputs with auto-mix.
      • 4 headphone outputs.
      • Mix-Minus to connect call-ins with echo-free audio via Bluetooth, USB input or 4-pole TRRS audio cable.
      • Sound pads for instant sound triggering and effects.
      • East and intuitive control using the 5-inch touch panel.
      • Fully compatible with the dedicated TASCAM Podcast Editor software to cover the entire production workflow.

    Furniture/Millwork

    A 5-seater fixed table with fixed storage cabinets that can accommodate smaller research equipment and allows the room to support its various functions.

  • Overall Concept

    • The Computer Room provides both fixed and flexible furniture to support the multi-purpose function of the space.

    Technology

    • Ceiling-mounted projector and a manual pull-down screen.
    • Wireless presentation device to connect laptops and other devices wirelessly will be connected to the projector.

    Furniture/Millwork

    • 20 fixed workstations with 20 desktops.
    • 10 tilt-top tables that seat 20.
      • This area can be utilized for multi-purpose activities and remains flexible in nature. Tables and chairs can be easily stacked and stored along the wall as needed.

  • Technology

    • An existing 55" digital signage display will be repurposed for the Waiting Area. Features that will be connected to the display include:
      • Controller at receptionist's desk to activate Blu-Ray mode.
      • Blu-Ray player residing at the receptionist's desk (children's programming will be provided).

    Furniture/Millwork

    • The seating accommodates both younger and older participants, and the circular children's seating is used to create a physical separation between the two populations.

  • Large equipment

    • Driving Simulator and pQCT scanner (existing)

    Smaller equipment

    • Lighting
    • Livestream deck & lighting
    • Eye tracking equipment
    • Chatbot
    • Scent machines
    • Sweat sensors
    • VR goggles
    • Brainwave monitoring
    • Heart monitoring
    • Weight scale
    • Stadiometer (wall mounted)
    • Transcription kits
    • Eye-blink conditioning machine

Staff

Andrea France - Research Facilities Operations Coordinator, Office of Research head shot

Andrea France

Research Facilities Operations Coordinator, Office of Research

(470) 578-2541

sslabcomplex@kennesaw.edu