Built Environment Applied Research (BEAR) Lab

The BEAR LAB is located in CBEIS 020. Users will need to attend a Safety and Orientation workshop before being permitted to work in the shop. The shop is staffed by trained personnel and is only available while a staff member is present.

Acceptable Materials:
Wood, Plywood, Plastics, Foams and Metals.

Prohibited Materials:
Pressure Treated Lumber, Used/Painted Materials, MDF, Homasote, and other materials at the discretion of the LAB staff. See the shop manager to inquire about materials not listed.

How to Access the Shop:
SA+P students can access the shop during the scheduled hours after attending the Safety and Orientation Workshop.

BEAR LAB Fee:
Fees will be assessed for use of acceptable materials provided by the BEAR LAB.

Students must use their Bear Necessity Card to acquire acceptable materials from the BEAR LAB. Students make payments in the BEAR LAB'S front counter. Students must have funds in their Retail Account in order to use their Bear Necessity Card in the BEAR LAB. Supply fees will be posted in the BEAR LAB. All prices are subject to change.

If students supply their own materials, no pricing for the BEAR LAB will be assessed.

Orientation Workshops:
The Safety and Orientation Workshop is a 2-3 hr. workshop focusing on the LAB procedures, rules and how to safely work with stationary power tools. Workshops may be offered for a class, during class time, or you can sign up or arrange to schedule a workshop by visiting the LAB.

Signing in to the BEAR LAB:
When you come in to work in the BEAR LAB, you will need to sign in and checkout safety glasses from the tool crib. You will need your student ID to verify that you have attended the orientation and are eligible to work in the LAB. Simply present your ID at the counter, and we will sign you in and loan you safety glasses.

Borrowing Tools:
Tools can be signed out from the crib to be used in the BEAR LAB. Absolutely no tools may be taken out of the CBEIS 020. Tools borrowed from the crib have to be returned before the front counter closes that day. Late fees may be charged, and shop access suspended if tools are not returned on time.

Questions:
If you have questions about use of the BEAR LAB, please drop by the BEAR LAB (CBEIS 020), or contact: Colleen Sagers: colleen.sagers@morgan.edu or 443-885-4796

The Laser Cutter in the BEAR LAB is self service. You will need to be authorized, sign the use agreement and pass the test to operate the laser. You can make a reservation at the desk in the BEAR LAB to use the laser cutter.

Location:
CBEIS 020E

Hours:
Files may be dropped off and picked during the BEAR LAB posted hours. 

Overview:
The Laser Cutter in the BEAR LAB is self service. You will need to be authorized, sign the use agreement and pass the test to operate the laser. You can make a reservation at the desk in the BEAR LAB to use the laser cutter.

The fee will be charged at $0.10 per minute for the time you're in the Laser Lab.

Use the following links to access the resources you will need.

Laser Cutting Manual

Acceptable materials:
Chipboard - Single Ply
Museum board - Single Ply
Basswood - up to 1/8"
Plywood up to 1/8" thick 

Prohibited Materials:
Lexan, PVC, styrene, polycarbonate, polypropylene, vinyl, glass, foam core, metal, and any material not listed above. Prohibited materials could melt on the laser bed, or release toxic gas. Plastics can release carcinogens such as Benzene.

Questions:
If you have questions about use of the laser lab, please drop by the BEAR LAB (CBEIS 020), or contact: Colleen Sagers: colleen.sagers@morgan.edu or 443-885-4796.

The School of Architecture and Planning provides supplies for its students in the BEAR Lab (CBEIS 020). Listed below is the current stock in the Supply Center:

1/4" Steel Rod 10 Ft
1/2" Steel Rod 10 Ft
1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8" Steel Angle 10 Ft
1.5" x 1/8" Steel Strip 10 Ft
1/4" x 3" Steel Strip 10 Ft
1/8" x 3" Steel Strip 10 Ft
20 Gauge Steel Sheet 4'x8' Sheet
2 x 4 Pine 8 Ft
1 x 4 Clear Pine 8 Ft
3/4" CDX Plywood 4'x8' Sheet
1/2" CDX Plywood 4'x8' Sheet
3/4" Birch Plywood (discontinued) 4'x8' Sheet
1/4" Luann Plywood 4'x8' Sheet
2mm lead HB Individual
2mm lead H Individual
2mm lead 2H Individual
lead holder Individual
Adjustable Triangle 10" Individual
C-thru triangle set Individual
OLFA Craft knife Individual
Snap-Off Blades Individual
Aluminum Flashing
14" x 50ʼ Roll
12" Tracing Paper Roll
12"x 50 yd Roll
Foam Board White 32" x 40"
Foam Board Black 32" x 40"
Corrugated Cardboard 30" x 40"
Chipboard .022 12" x 24"
Chipboard .030 26" x 38"
Basswood 1/16" 3"x 24"
Basswood 1/8" 3"x 24"
12mm Russian Birch Plywood 60" x 60"
6mm Russian Birch Plywood 60" x 60"
18mm Russian Birch Plywood 60" x 60"
Adjustable Triangle 8" Individual
Foam Backed Metal Ruler 24" Individual
18" Tracing Paper Roll 18" x 50 yd Roll
Clear Protractor Individual
Plaster 5 Lb Bag
Sophomore Material Kit Kit
Masking Tape Individual

If you have questions about use of the supply center, please drop by the BEAR LAB (CBEIS 020), or contact: Colleen Sagers, BEARL Lab Manager: colleen.sagers@morgan.edu or 443-885-4796