Labs & Learning Spaces

The Biomedical Engineering Department has laboratories that allow students to get hands-on experience with biomedical imaging, biomaterials, and cell and tissue engineering. Students can conduct research and experiments that they can use for senior projects.

The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department has laboratories that provide students with hands-on and interdisciplinary experience. Students can conduct research and perform experiments using state-of-the-art equipment such as a surface area/porosity analyzer. Students can use their research for their senior projects.

The Civil Engineering Department laboratories are used for students to gain an understanding of structural materials and environmental engineering and surveying. Students can conduct research with state-of-the-art equipment that will help prepare them for the workforce.

Students studying within the health sciences field will have access to a state-of-the-art clinical anatomy lab. Students will work in an environment where multiple disciplines will learn together and then break off to focus on their specific areas.  

The Digital Business Lab offers students a hands-on learning experience, allowing them to explore a variety of technology tools and apply their knowledge to real-world industry platforms.

This interactive creative space is located in Freedom Hall. The Digital TV Studio gives students hands-on experience with camera and videography equipment, as well as prepares them for careers in front of and behind the camera.

The electrical engineering labs are located on the third floor of Kirkbride Hall. All of these laboratories are used by undergraduate students majoring in electrical engineering. These laboratories provide hands-on experience for students to design, assemble, research, and test electrical and electronic circuits and photonic systems. Most of these labs also include DC power supply Oscilloscope and Digital Multimeter equipment.

The Recital Hall is in Kapelski Learning Center Recital Hall (KLC-1) at the Main Campus in Chester, PA. Complete with state-of-the-art acoustics and a 120-seat theatre, the venue is an immersive and intimate place to enjoy live performances.

The Math Center provides both virtual and on-campus tutoring in mathematics for all Widener students. Experienced professional and undergraduate tutors provide help with all courses with mathematical content.

The Mechanical Engineering Department has laboratories located in Kirkbride Hall for undergraduate students. Students can conduct multidisciplinary research and work with 3D printers, and atomic force microscopes and have access to a virtual reality computing environment for flow simulations.

A design thinking space in Quick Center.

Nursing majors are able to get hands-on experience in the Nursing Simulation Lab located in Founders.

The PMC Museum links the legacy of the distinguished Pennsylvania Military College, our predecessor institution, with today's Widener.

The Robotics Engineering Department has a lab that is equipped with multiple robotic arms and mobile robots for teaching and outreach activities. Students are able to get hands-on experience with state of the art equipment and learn how to conduct research.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is one of 18 small business development centers in Pennsylvania. You will gain hands-on experience helping businesses start and grow.

The Speech-Language Pathology Clinic at Widener University offers evidence-based pro bono diagnostic and therapy services to underserved members of the community, while offering on-campus clinical training experience to our graduate clinicians in speech-language pathology.

Taylor Arboretum is a 30-acre reserve filled with natural beauty and wildlife. The arboretum is located about a mile north of the university and provides students, faculty, and the greater community with expansive opportunities for hands-on learning and research — acting like an outdoor laboratory.

The Widener Community Nursing Clinics provides physical assessments, episodic and chronic medical care, and referrals to support groups, along with essential education programs to the city of Chester at two clinic locations.

The WISER Clinic provides relationship and sexual wellbeing-focused counseling services to students and the community.

Our on-campus observatory offers the campus community and beyond hands-on learning opportunities and access to the celestial wonders.