Dr. Stroot and his students have exclusive use of approximately 950 square feet of contiguous research space (one lab for microbiology, one lab for molecular biology, and one room designated for microscopic analysis). Dr. Stroot and his students utilize 350 square feet of office space that is adjacent to the research labs. Offices are equipped with computers and common laser printer that is available to the research group. One computer is dedicated to the Kodak EDAS 290 Gel Imaging system.
 

The microbiology lab is equipped for aerobic and anaerobic microbiology, pathogen work, and bioreactors. For anaerobic digester work, the lab contains two upright temperature control units (Fisher IsoTemp incubators), and a constant temperature shaker platform for preparation of anaerobic microbial cultures (Amerex Gyromax 727), and anaerobic cultures can be prepared in an anaerobic chamber (Coy Type B). An autoclave (Amerex AT-HV-85) is available for culture and equipment sterilization. The anaerobic bioreactors include two custom-designed biological waste treatment reactors including gas collection, while Balch bottles and tubes are available for small-scale work. Two Fisher IsoTemp upright incubators control the working temperature of the anaerobic bioreactors. Solids analysis of bioreactor samples is possible through use of a Fisher drying oven and Thermolyne muffle furnace.

The molecular biology lab is equipped for sample storage and various methods of interrogation. Samples and pure cultures are stored in an ultra-low temperature freezer (Revco). A spectrophotometer with quartz cuvettes (Genosys model 10 UV/Vis) measures the concentration of nucleic acid. DNA and RNA can be extracted with a large volume centrifugation (Eppendorf model 5810R), cell disrupter (BioSpec mini-bead beater), and water baths with recirculating heaters (Fisher IsoTemp models 215 and 220). PCR is possible with a BioRad MyCycler Gradient Thermocycler. DNA and RNA abundance and size is determined with equipment for agarose gel electrophoresis (BioRad) and a gel imaging system (Kodak EDAS 290).

The microscopy lab is equipped with an upright epifluorescence microscope (Leitz Diaplan) with a digital camera (SPOT Flex by Diagnostic Instruments) and computer (Dell).