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John J. Smolen, Jr. Auditorium |
Classroom:
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Type
auditorium
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Capacity
330
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Student Seating
fixed seating with tablet arm
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Writing Surface(s)
chalkboard(s) |
Facilities Help: |
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Enrique Vargas Chemistry Building chemistry-facilities@sas.upenn.edu 215-898-8407 |
Technology Help: |
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Chemistry IT Support 116 Chemistry Building help@chem.upenn.edu 215-898-4947 |
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Pictures updated January 2017
The equipment listed below is permanently installed in Chemistry Building 102:
- centralized control of audiovisual system
• control touch panel on west end of lab bench
- 1 installed video projector
- recommended display resolution is 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
- fixed projection screen
- computer with Windows™ operating system
• please note that there is no optical drive attached to this computer
- computer with Macintosh OS operating system
• please note that there is no optical drive attached to this computer
- HDMI input to attach laptop computer to the projection/audio systems
• please note that laptop users may need to provide an adapter to use this feature
• please note that laptop Internet connectivity is available via AirPennNet only
- Solstice Pod (wireless projection and collaboration capabilities)
- wireless microphone system for voice reinforcement (also used for recording and/or dual-delivery instruction)
• 2 lavalier microphones
• 2 handheld microphones
- Blu-ray™ player
- document camera
- overhead projector
- installed assistive listening broadcast
- high-density wireless Internet access (AirPennNet)
Recording and distance-enabling technology installed in Chemistry Building 102:
- wireless microphone system for recording and/or dual delivery instruction (also used for in-room voice reinforcement)
• 2 lavalier microphones
• 2 handheld microphones
- participant microphones on the front wall
- cameras for recording and/or dual-delivery instruction
• 1 pan/tilt/zoom camera facing the presenter/front of the classroom
• 1 pan/tilt/zoom camera facing the classroom participants
- touch screen monitor for installed Windows™ and MacOS computers at instructor location
- please note that recording and/or dual-delivery features are available using the installed Windows™ and MacOS computers and laptops
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due to the variability in quality of USB ports in laptops, Classroom Technology Services strongly recommends using the installed Windows™ or MacOS computer for recording and dual-delivery instruction
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please note that laptop connections with the cameras and microphones use a USB-A connector; laptops without a USB-A port require a user-provided adapter
Additional technology information about Chemistry Building 102:
- CD playback is available using the Blu-ray™ player.
- Region-free DVD playback is available using the Blu-ray™ player.
What's green in Chemistry Building 102:
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The lighting system in this classroom uses a combination of fluorescent and LED technologies.
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The projector in this classroom will shut down automatically after 60 minutes of inactivity as measured by seating area vacancy sensors.
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The projector in this classroom uses an alternate light source in lieu of traditional lamps.
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Visitors in the Chemistry Building facility are required to display PennCards on their outermost garment while in the building. Those not wearing visible ID may be subject to questioning by building security.
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Join us in reducing Penn's carbon footprint by using the classroom controls to turn off the projector at the end of your class/event. You'll save energy and help us save money by extending the life of the audiovisual system components.
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Project information about Chemistry Building 102:
Ten Year Project History:
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Description of Work |
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Year |
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sprinkler installation |
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completed |
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2023 |
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technology upgrade |
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completed |
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2022 |
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facilities and technology preparations for Fall 2020 Term use (COVID-19) |
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completed |
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2020 |
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classroom renovation technology upgrade |
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completed |
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2016 |
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Page updated on 8 August 2022