The Translational Data Analytics Institute’s home in Pomerene Hall provides institute affiliates and partners with a variety of flexible workspaces and tools for collaborative research and teaching. This vibrant facility is the result of a $42 million investment by the state of Ohio to create a university hub for data analytics innovation.
To request a reservation, click here. A TDAI faculty affiliate or staff member must be the person to make the initial space request. Rental information for users not affiliated with TDAI can be found here.
Once the request is confirmed, the affiliate or staff making the request may name a delegate to manage planning and scheduling changes on their behalf. All email communications about the reservation must cc the organizing affiliate or staff member. Also at that time, the TDAI Events & Space Coordinator will add the reservation to the university’s space calendar in Outlook.
Any reserved space left unoccupied for 30 minutes past the reservation time is made available for use by others.
Outfitted with Solstice pods that allow users within a space to share and control displays and content wirelessly.
Ideation Zone | Room 320 (shown at right)
Capacity: 65 (175 for events) (NOT AVAILABLE DURING AUTUMN 2020 SEMESTER)
A two-story adaptive space with three labs (see below), whiteboards, interactive displays and a bartop area.
Laboratories | Rooms 320a-c
Capacities: 8-15 (AUTUMN 2020: 320C available, capacity 4-6)
TDAI’s software, hardware and visualization labs are reservable for classes, workshops and project work. When not reserved, each lab can accommodate multiple users at one time. Technology specifications to be announced.
Project Zone | Room 350
Capacity: 35 (NOT AVAILABLE DURING AUTUMN 2020 SEMESTER)
Featuring flexible seating options and moveable whiteboards.
Partner Zone | Room 301 (shown at right)
Capacity: 49 (NOT AVAILABLE DURING AUTUMN 2020 SEMESTER)
Customizable space that organizations outside of Ohio State can rent to co-locate teams, interact with students and host events.
Conference Rooms | Rooms 300A, 186 and 369
Capacities: 22 and 8 (AUTUMN 2020: capacity 8-10 and 3-4)
Featuring LCD displays, Skype calling and whiteboards. Minimum occupancy for reservations: 2.
Huddle Rooms | Rooms 278, 279, 350a-c, and 420c-d
Capacities: 2-6 (AUTUMN 2020: capacity 2)
Featuring LCD displays, Skype calling and whiteboards. Minimum occupancy for reservations: 1.
Recharge Room | Room 400
Capacity: 15 (AUTUMN 2020: capacity 4-6)
A relaxed space for taking a break.
Shared Services in room 172 offers one-on-one tech consultations with staff from across campus to help faculty, students and partners find solutions for data science and analytics projects. Click here for hours. CLOSED FOR AUTUMN 2020 SEMESTER.
Daily lockers are available in rooms 301, 320 and 350. Items not removed from lockers within 48 hours will be moved to lost and found in room 175. TDAI is not responsible for theft of or damage to items in lockers.
Refrigerators, microwaves and sinks are available in rooms 175 and 370. Refrigerator contents are discarded on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. Food and drinks with lids are permitted only in conference and huddle rooms and at bartop areas.
Assistance with reservations, lockers and general questions is available at the TDAI Reception Desk in room 300 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. TDAI staff in room 175 can also provide general assistance.