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Data Services Spaces and Tools

Data Services' Research Studio.

These spaces and tools are intended to support the data needs of anyone at WashU. See below for details, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

The Research Studio

A Data Services consultation.
The Research Studio in John M. Olin Library. James Byard/WashU

Please see the Library Hours page for up-to-date, in-person Research Studio open hours. The Research Studio also offers appointment-based remote access. Review our research guide for more details and to reserve your spot.

The Research Studio in Olin Library (Level A, Room A06) has collaborative workstations where students can access specialized software and work on analysis projects.

This space is designed to enable individual or group work, and priority is given to students actively working with the applications we support.

Research Studio Data Tools & Remote Access

Schedule a Virtual Research Studio Visit

AVA Studio

Students using VR Headsets in the AVA Studio.
AVA Studio in John M. Olin Library.

Audiovisual/Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (AVA) Studio is a creative digital space on Olin Library Level A. It houses AR/VR headsets, a photography setup, and audio recording equipment. The purpose of AVA Studio is to provide an accessible space to interact with digital technology.

First-time users must contact Data Services five business days in advance to receive training. All users should reserve AVA Studio 48 hours in advance.

Learn More & Reserve AVA Studio
A student using the virtual reality feature of DaVE.

Data and Visualization Exploration (DaVE)

DaVE is a studio space in the Data Services suite on level A of Olin Library.

DaVE is designed for 3D exploration and development. In DaVE, 3D data can be digitally captured via photogrammetry, laser scanning, or structured light scanning. Models for analysis or visualization or for use in virtual reality (VR) / augmented reality (AR) headsets can be created in DaVE using tools such as Metashape, Blender, Reality Capture, Unreal Engine, and Unity.

To reserve DaVE, please complete the Data Service’s Appointment Request Form.

Large Format Scanning – Not Currently Available

A Graphtec CS 510 Scanner is available for large-format document scanning (by appointment only).

  • Located in Data Services (Olin Library, A07)
  • Supports direct sheet feed and can accept documents up to 42″ wide
  • Industry-standard outputs are supported in color, grayscale, or black & white
  • Clear acetate sheet to cover source documents and protect the scanner optics required (provided)