Webinar: The Intersection of Lab Space Optimization & Reduced Overhead Costs for Research at US Universities
May 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
FreeWith present uncertainly in US federal funding levels for research in the years to come, this is a time when efforts to be more efficient in science may pique in interest by US research universities. One area where there is often large untapped potential for increased efficiency and cost avoidance is more efficient and optimized use of laboratory space. This presentation will explore the reasons why significant untapped opportunities often exist for increased efficiency in lab space use at US research universities, the extent of overhead cost savings achievable, and resources available to help with efforts for lab space optimization.
Presenters
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Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, Green Labs Program Manager University of Colorado-Boulder Kathy has a doctorate in chemistry and 15 years of laboratory research experience in chemistry and biochemistry. She left the lab bench driven into action by the large environmental footprint of scientific research. Kathy created and manages the Green Labs Program at the University of Colorado Boulder since 2009. She is also a board member for the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and chairs the I2SL University Alliance Group which partners on green lab efforts and works together to drive changes in systems that will benefit environmental sustainability at research institutions, including efforts to connect efficiency and sustainability expectations to the US research funding. |