WELCOME TO SCIWORKS @UIS

Where Science Connects with Community, Curiosity, and Purpose


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Ãå±±½ûµØ Sciworks@UIS

Sciworks@UIS is a collaborative initiative and shared laboratory facility housed in the College of Health, Science, and Technology at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield. Anchored in the School of Integrated Science, Sustainability, and Public Health, Sciworks serves as a nexus for interdisciplinary research, experiential learning, and applied problem-solving. The name reflects both our mission and our method: science that works — in the classroom, in the field, and for the people of Ãå±±½ûµØ.

At its heart is a state-of-the-art analytical lab supporting molecular science, environmental chemistry, public health monitoring, and agricultural resilience. Faculty, students, and community partners use the space to investigate real-world problems, from water quality and soil contamination to emerging contaminants and sustainable technologies. Sciworks@UIS is both a physical hub and a growing network — a place where discovery, service, and education come together to tackle today’s challenges and prepare tomorrow’s scientists.

Our Labs Are Coming to Life

CHST Under Construction SciWorks Lab Room 5
New fume hoods being installed
CHST Under Construction SciWorks Lab Room 4
Collaboration space under construction
CHST SciWorks Lab Cold Room
Cold room setup

Our Growing Suite of Instruments

Element Analysis

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  • Bruker Picofox II – Trace Elemental Analysis
  • XMET-8000 – Field Portable Analyzer

Spectroscopy

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  • Cary 630 FTIR
  • Oxford X-Pulse NMR
  • SpectraMax ID5 Plate Reader

Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry

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  • Agilent Ultivo Triple Quadrupole UPLC-MS (Planned)
  • Agilent Intuvo GCMS + FID