At present, this laboratory houses a number of Unix workstations, including Compaq Alpha, Advanced Micro Devices, and Intel. This laboratory also includes a number of printers, tape drives, and other peripherals. The University of Connecticut is the top ranked public Category 1 research university in New England according to the U.S. National Science Foundation. The University is located on 3100 acres in picturesque southern New England. The University of Connecticut is undergoing a metamorphosis.
Work completed to date includes completely refurbished library and field house.
Founded in 1881, the mission of the University of Connecticut includes teaching, research, and public service. The University is comprised of approximately 1,700 full-time faculty and 26,000 students. The library system contains over 2.4 million volumes. The University of Connecticut in Storrs is approximately 90 minutes southwest of Boston, and 3 hours northeast of New York City. There are many things to do and see within a short distance of Storrs.